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 may be required before building on your property.
Planning approval
Building
Housing policy
Construction/upgrade of crossovers
Sheds and outbuildings
Small sheds may not require a building permit if they are:
- 10 m² or smaller
- no higher than 2.4 metres
Small patios and pergolas may also be exempt from requiring a building permit, depending on their size, height and design.
If in doubt, please contact us for assistance.
Planning approval
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
Swimming pools and spas
Find out what approvals and safety requirements may apply before installing a swimming pool or spa on your property.
Swimming pool and spa fact sheet
🌿 Rural residential development
Access information about building envelopes and development requirements for rural residential properties.
Planning approval
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