Before You Build

Thinking about building, renovating or developing your property?

Before you get started, please contact the Shire. We can help you understand any planning or building requirements, provide useful information and answer your questions.

Whether your project is large or small, our team is here to help you get off to the right start.

🏠 Building 

Find out what approvals are required before building on your property.

Planning approval

Building

Housing policy

Construction/upgrade of cossovers

🏚️ Sheds and outbuildings

Learn about the requirements for sheds, garages and other outbuildings.

Building permit requirements

Outbuildings policy

📦 Shipping containers

Check whether planning approval is required for a shipping container on your property.

Shipping containers

🚐 Caravans and temporary accommodation

Find out the requirements for living in a caravan or temporary accommodation.

Temporary accommodation policy

🌿 Rural residential development

Access information about building envelopes and development requirements for rural residential properties.

Rural- Residential frequently asked questions

🔥 Building in a bushfire prone area

Find out whether your property is affected by bushfire planning requirements and what information may be needed.

Planning in bushfire prone areas