Building applications and forms

This page contains information about the lodgement, checklists and forms required for applying for a building permit in the City of Subiaco.

Page index

• Building permits
• Application forms and schedule of fees
• Copies of existing property plans
• Summary of disability access Laws, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines

Building permits

Building services is responsible for the assessment and approval of building works within the City of Subiaco. A building permit is required for any building works involving the construction of structures, alterations or extensions and changes to ground levels.

These include but are not limited to:

• commercial buildings including fitouts and refurbishments
• residential dwellings including additions and alterations
• sheds, garages and workshops
• patios, verandahs, gazebos and pergolas
• swimming pools and spas
• retaining walls.

For further information on the types of permits that can be applied for, please refer to the following information sheets.

• How do I get a Residential Building Permit (PDF, 175KB)
• How do I get a Commercial Building Permit (PDF, 163KB)
• Lodging a Request for Certification (PDF, 136KB)
• Lodging a Certified Building Application – Checklist – Commercial and residential (PDF, 294KB)
• Lodging an Uncertified Building Application – Checklist – Residential (PDF, 294KB)
• Sand Drift Prevention and Sediment Control Guidelines for Building Sites (PDF, 431KB)

Application forms and schedule of fees

• BA1 – Application for Building Permit Certified (PDF, 57KB)
• BA2 – Application for Building Permit Uncertified (PDF, 49KB)
• BA5 – Application for Demolition Permit (PDF, 49KB)
• BA9 – Application for Occupancy permit (PDF, 37KB)
• BA11 – Application for Occupancy Permit Strata (PDF, 41KB)
• BA13 – Application for Building Approval Certificate (PDF, 41KB)
• BA15 – Application for Building Approval Certificate Strata (PDF, 41KB)
• BA22 – Application to Extend a Building or Demolition Permit (PDF, 31KB)
• BA7 – Notice of Completion (PDF, 36KB)
• BA20 – Notice and Request for Consent to Encroach or Adversely Affect (PDF, 44KB)
• Construction Management Plan - Template for Small Residential Projects (PDF, 172 KB)
• Schedule of fees – Building services (PDF, 213KB)
• Request for Certificate of Design Compliance (PDF, 221KB)
• Request for Certificate of Building Compliance (PDF, 218KB)
• Request for Certificate of Construction Compliance (PDF, 220KB)
• Bond refund application form (PDF, 87KB)
• Application of excavation near and deposit of building material on a street (PDF, 85KB)

Copies of existing building plans

If you own a property in the City of Subiaco you are able to view or and/or obtain a copy of the plans and approvals held by the city. 

To receive these plans you will be required to complete the request for property plans (PDF, 123KB) form and return it to the city with the applicable fee. 

This process may take up to 10 business days and depending on the size of the plans on file, there may be additional photocopying charges.

For further information, please contact the city on (08) 9237 9254.

Summary of disability access Laws, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines

This document has been developed to provide prospective builders and developers with information regarding
state and national regulations pertaining to disability access. This document has been created as a guide and
is not a requirement for a planning application within the City of Subiaco. However, mandatory requirements
still apply to any development. References to legislation and Australian Standards are provided for the
information of the applicant.

Download the summary of disability access Laws, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines (PDF, 941KB)