How to Apply
Find the information you need about how to lodge your Planning or Building Applications.
Planning or Building Applications may be lodged with the City by the following methods:
In person – 2 Southern Drive, Busselton WA 6280 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm)
Email – city@busselton.wa.gov.au
Online portal (only applicable to building permits)
Invoices will be emailed to applicants once all required information has been received.
Please review the relevant checklist for details on what is required to be submitted with your Planning (Development) or Building Application.
Recommendation
It's recommended that a reputable architect, draftsperson, town planner or builder should be engaged to assist for most applications.
Building Application Types
Certified Building Permit Application (BA1 Form)
Building applications may be submitted which have already been certified, or assessed for compliance, by a registered Building Surveyor Contractor. This is a requirement for Class 2-9 buildings (e.g. commercial buildings). Please include the Certificate of Design Compliance with your application.
Certified Building Permit Application BA1 Form
Uncertified Building Permit Application (BA2 Form)
Used for Class 1 (Residential) and Class 10 non-habitable buildings (e.g. sheds). The City checks details submitted for compliance against the building standards.
Uncertified Building Permit Application BA2 Form
How long will it take?
Planning / Development Approval
An Application for Development Approval can take up to 60 days, or 90 days where referrals are required. Please factor this into your development time frames.
Certified Building Application (BA1)
Must be assessed within 10 working days.
Uncertified Building Application (BA2)
Must be assessed within 25 working days. Where the City is waiting on further information to be provided, the assessment time is paused.
Related Information
Planning Application Checklists Forms & Fees
Building Application Checklists Forms & Fees