Building

The role of Building Services is to regulate building construction within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. This is achieved through administering the requirements of the Building Act 2011, Building Regulations 2012, The Building Codes of Australia and other statutory provisions, as applicable.

Our services include;

• The issuance of building permits, demolition permits and certificates
• Building site inspections
• Swimming pool barrier inspections
• Provision of construction advice
• Compliance checks and building related conflict resolution

Online Building Services

Click on the icon to submit a new Building Application or to monitor the progress of your current application.

PLEASE NOTE:

BCITF

BCITF is applied to all residential, commercial and civil engineering projects undertaken in Western Australia where the total value of construction is more than $20,000. The rate of the levy is 0.2% of the total contract price (inclusive of GST).

Applicants are required to pay this levy direct to the Construction Training Fund. Please follow the link below, pay the levy and include your receipt with the submission of your building application.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River cannot issue a building permit without evidence of the levy having been paid.

BCITF website - https://bcitf.org/my-account/register/guest

Application packages must include all documents specified on the check sheet, including the relevant application form.

Fact Sheets

• Types of Building Permit Applications
• Energy Efficiency
• Swimming Pools
• Pergolas, Patios, Verandahs and Carports
• Sheds
• Fences
• Demolition information (including asbestos removal)
• Building in Bushfire Prone Areas
• Stormwater management
• Strata Tittle Applications
• Unauthorised Building Work
• Retaining Walls
• Sediment and Erosion Management - Building Information Sheet

Checklists

• Check sheet - Certified
• Check sheet – Uncertified Class 1a - Dwelling/Duplex/Townhouse
• Check sheet – Uncertified Class 10a - Shed/Carport/Patio/Private Garage/Gazebo
• Check sheet – Uncertified Class 10b - Pool/Fence/Retaining Wall/Freestanding Wall/Antenna/Mast
• Check sheet – Uncertified Demolition
• Check sheet - Online Lodgement

Forms

• Building application form
• Search Request Form
• Request for Swimming Pool Inspection

Sample Plans

• Sample Shed Plans
• Sample Dwelling Plans

Fees

• Building Fees

Useful Information and Relevant Building Websites

• Dividing fences rights and responsibilities

• Becoming an owner builder
• Residential design codes
• Swimming and spa pools
• Energy efficiency 
• Passive solar design 
• Building Commission 
• Australian Building Codes Board 
• Building and Construction Industry Training Fund 
• ABSA – Association of Building Sustainability Assessors 
• Water Corporation