A Building Licence is required if you intend to construct, alter, add to, repair or underpin a building. An application form is available from the Shire Office and must be submitted with the following:

• Site plan
• Full working drawings and specifications
• Water corporation stamped copy of site and floor plans
• Appropriate fees
• Completed BCITF form for works over $20,000 in value
• Statutory Declaration from "Owner Builder" for works over $20,000. This is not required if a registered builder will be undertaking the work
• Septic Tank application if area is not sewered

Building Information - Single Residence (July 2008)

Building Information - Domestic Structures (July 2008)

For current information about builders' registration and owner-building go to the Builders' Registration Board website - www.builders.wa.gov.au

Swimming Pool Regulations

A building licence is required to install a swimming pool. Applicants need to submit a site plan of their block showing existing buildings and distances from boundaries as well as specifications of the fence surrounding the swimming pool. The fence and gate needs to be a minimum 1200mm high with a maximum gap underneath of 100mm. The gate must swing outwards and the latch and latching device must be protected if lower than 1500mm. If an above ground pool is more than 1200mm high no fence is required provided there is nothing around the pool that could be used as foothold.

A building licence application fee applies. Contact the Manager of Planning & Environmental Services for further details on 98219 999 or email mpe@katanning.wa.gov.au.