Building Services
The Shire of Collie’s Building Services Department ensures buildings, both existing and proposed, achieve compliance with the requirements of the Building Act 2011 and subsidiary design standards such as the National Construction Code (NCC).
Compliance with the Building Act 2011 is primarily achieved by way of statutory building approval processes for new work, pre-occupancy, retrospective (unauthorised) buildings and structures, and demolitions.
The NCC/BCA prescribes requirements for site preparation, structural integrity, fire protection, safe access and egress, services, health and amenity and energy efficiency.
In addition to NCC/BCA requirements, the Shire of Collie also have separate statutory design standards in place relating to building aesthetics and amenity such as the Residential Design Codes and Local Planning Policies. These are cited under the Shire of Collie’s Local Planning Scheme No.6.
Building Forms
A Building Permit is requirement if you are constructing any of the following: fence, mast, antenna, retaining or freestanding wall, swimming pools, carport, pergola, garage, shed, dwelling, office, shop, factory, warehouse, public building and the like, unless otherwise exempted by the Building Act 2011 or Building Regulations 2012. If you are unsure if you need a permit for your construction works, please contact building@collie.wa.gov.au for advice.
A building permit application can be uncertified if it comprises of class 1a or class 10 works only, or certified by a private building surveyor.’
Forms
- BA2 (Uncertified) Application Form
- Guide to lodging an uncertified building permit application
- BA1 (Certified) Application Form
- Guide to lodging a certified building permit application
- BA13 Application for Building Approval Certificate
Building Fees
Use the Building Fee Calculator to calculate your application fees.
Note that Building applications within the townsite, other than for minor works (i.e outbuildings, patios, minor additions etc), will also require payment of a verge bond. The amount payable is outlined in the current Fees & Charges, and is refundable on completion of the project providing that verge infrastructure has not been damaged over the course of the project, in which case the bond will be used for the remedial works.
Notice of Completion for approved building works
Once building works have been completed for any project with a Building Permit, a BA7 Notice of Completion is required to be completed and submitted to the Shire of Collie Building Department within seven (7) days.
Building Information Sheet 1 – Shed Outbuildings
The following general information sheet provides guidance pertaining to acceptable shed outbuilding proposals in residential and rural residential zones.
Building Information Sheet 2 – Carports & Patios
The following general information sheet provides guidance on acceptable carport and patio proposals in residential areas.
Building Information Sheet 3 – Residential Application Checklist
The following general information sheet provides guidance relating to documentation needed for certified (BA1 Building Permit Application) and uncertified (BA2 Building Permit Application) submissions.
Useful Building Information and Forms
Below are some further useful application forms for services carried out by the Shire of Collie Building Department.
Contact
Should you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact the Shire of Collie Building Services Department on (08) 9734 9000 or via email building@collie.wa.gov.au