Demolition Applications
Demolition permits are required before demolishing most structures.
Some buildings may be exempt from requiring a demolition permit. Buildings such as patios, sheds, pergolas and alfresco (classified as freestanding Class 10 buildings or incidental structures), which have a floor area of less than 40m2 and will not affect the safety and health of the occupants of the building if demolished, may be exempt.
To check if your project meets this criteria, please liaise with the City of Busselton Building Services team on 08 9781 1732.
Lodging a Demolition Application
An Application for Demolition of a structure may be submitted to the City prior to the removal of a structure. The permit authority has 25 business days to decide on a Demolition application. These timelines may sometimes be extended in consultation with the applicant.
Application for Demolition shall be accompanied by:
BA5 Form – Application for Demolition
Demolition schedule of works
Lodging Application
The City accepts building applications in hardcopy or electronic format via the following:
A Request for Payment will be issued upon receipt of application. Application fees can be calculated using the Building fees tab: Online Building Fee Calculator
Fees and Charges
Building permit fees for demolition vary depending on whether the application is for a Class 1 or 10 or Class 2 to 9 building/structure. A Building Service Levy is also payable, which is calculated at 0.137% of the build cost.
If your project has a construction value of more than $20,000, you will need to pay the Construction Training Fund (CTF) Levy. The rate of the levy is 0.2% of the total value of construction (inclusive of GST). Once paid an invoice will be required to be submitted with the application.