The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will enter a Prohibited Burning Period from 12.01am Tuesday 23 December 2025.
 
Campfires, firepits and the burning of garden refuse piles are NOT allowed at any time or in any location.

Permits to Burn are cancelled.

Building Fees and Charges

The following fees are for building approvals and inspections required under the Building Act 2011.

Please note:

  • Building Services Levy (BSL) is payable on application value up to $45,000 and collected at the rate specified by the Builders Registration Board.
  • Construction Training Fund Levy (BCTF) is payable on permit value of works over $20,000 and collected at the rate specified.
  • Contract Value may be determined by Council using "Rawlinson's Building Estimation Services".

Residential (Class 1 and 10)

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Uncertified application for a building permit (s. 16(1)) 0.32% (derived from 0.35% × 10/11) of the estimated value (Incl of GST) of the proposed construction as determined by the permit authorityNomin $110.00
Certified application for a building permit (s. 16(1)) for building work for a Class 1 or Class 10 building or incidental structure 0.19% (derived from 60% of 0.35% × 10/11) of the estimated value (incl of GST) of the proposed building work as determined by the permit authorityNomin $110.00
Application for a building approval certificate for a building or an incidental structure in respect of which unauthorised work has been done (s. 51(3)) 0.38% (derived from 60% of 0.7% × 10/11) of the estimated value (incl of GST) of the unauthorised building work as determined by the permit authorityNomin $110.00
Application for a building approval certificate for an existing building or an incidental structure where unauthorised work has not been done (s. 52(2))No$110.00
Application to extend the time during which an occupancy permit or building approval certificate has effect (s. 65(3)(a))Nomin $110.00

Commercial / Industrial (Class 2 to 9)

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Certified application for a building permit (s. 16(1)) for building work for a Class 2 to Class 9 building or incidental structure 0.09% (derived from 50% of 0.2% × 10/11) of the estimated value (incl of GST) of the proposed building work as determined by the permit authorityNomin $110.00

Demolition

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Application for a demolition permit (s. 16(1)) for demolition work in respect of a Class 1 or Class 10 building or incidental structureNo$110.00
Application for a demolition permit (s. 16(1)) for demolition work in respect of a Class 2 or Class 9 buildingNo$110.00 for each storey
Application to extend the time during which a building or demolition permit has effect (s. 32(3)(f))No$110.00

Occupancy permits

DescriptionGST Inclusive2025-26 Fee
Application for an occupancy permit for a completed building (s. 46)No$110.00
Application for an occupancy permit for an incomplete building (s. 47)No$110.00
Application for modification of an occupancy permit for additional use of a building on a temporary basis (s. 48)No$110.00
Application for a replacement occupancy permit for permanent change of the building's use or classification (s. 49)No$110.00
Application for occupancy permit for building in respect of which unauthorised work has been done (s. 51(2))

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Contact Details

Margaret River

41 Wallcliffe Road,
Margaret River WA 6285
PO Box 61
Margaret River WA 6285
Monday - Friday
9am - 4pm

Augusta

66 Allnut Terrace,
Augusta WA 6290
PO Box 61
Margaret River WA 6285
Tues, Wed, Thurs
9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River acknowledges we are on Wadandi and Pibelmen Boodja, whose ancestors and their descendants are the traditional owners of this country.
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