Lodging a Development Application

Once you’ve confirmed that Development Approval is required, a Development Application (DA) must be lodged with detailed professional plans of the proposed development, relevant supporting information, along with the application form and fee.

Prior to lodging your DA, a thorough review of EPRA’s planning documents should be undertaken to ensure your proposal complies. The most important documents to consider are EPRA’s Redevelopment Scheme, Development Policies and the Design Guidelines of the project area.

If you require assistance with your application don’t hesitate to contact one of our Planners on (08) 9222 8000.

EPRA’s Development Application (DA) Process

1. The Applicant submits the DA to EPRA. If all the required information is included, the DA is registered and the Applicant is advised via post. If more information is required, EPRA will request this before continuing the DA process.
2. After registering the DA, EPRA refers it to the local  government (City of Perth or Town of Vincent) for comment (a 42-day referral period  is required under the Act) and to any other relevant agencies.
3. EPRA Planners then assess the proposal in accordance with the Redevelopment Scheme, Development Policies and Design Guidelines for the site.
   
   EPRA may also seek independent expert advice on an Application, such as our architecture panel, heritage or acoustic consultants. Applications that seek specific variations to EPRA’s planning requirements may also be advertised for public comment.
   
   EPRA will advise the Applicant with the outcome of the preliminary planning assessment, including advice from the other agencies and experts if necessary.
   
   
   • EPRA may require revised plans and/or additional information from the Applicant. This additional information may also need to be referred to the local government or other agencies for consideration.
   • In some cases, determination may take longer than 60 days (120 days for Heritage Places) and further time may be requested.
4. Once all matters are resolved, the proposal will be presented to the EPRA CEO or Planning Committee for determination, depending on the scale of the development.
   
   
   • A DA can be approved, refused or deferred to allow certain matters to be addressed and/or additional information provided.
   • Any approval may be subject to conditions.
5. The Applicant and local government are notified in writing of the outcome.
6. The Applicant is required to submit Working Drawings to EPRA to demonstrate compliance with the conditions of approval. At the same time, application should be made to the local government for a Building Licence (if required).
7. Once EPRA is satisfied the Working Drawings comply with the conditions of the  approval, they will be referred to the local government who will then issue the Building Licence.
   
   Note: Due to copyright legislation, EPRA cannot provide copies of plans to outside parties without the consent of the Applicant.

Applications Forms & Information Sheets

Use these forms and checklists to help you with the DA process:

• DA Process Guide
• DA Checklist
• EPRA Form 1 – Application for Approval to Undertake Development
• EPRA Regulations (including Application fees)

You may also require:

• Development Applications for Licensed Premises - Additional Information Sheet (this is required for any DA for a licensed premise).
• Request for Section 40 Certificate Form (this is required for any DA requesting a Section 40 Certificate to accompany Liquor License applications to the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor).
• Additional Information Sheet for Advertisement Approval (this is required for any DA including proposed signage or advertising device).

For local council information, such as Building Licences, rubbish collection, rates, lawn mowing, please contact the City of Perth or Town of Vincent.

For Planning enquiries please call EPRA on (08) 9222 8000.

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