New builds, extensions and alterations

A Building Permit approval is required for all dwellings and for additions and/or alterations to an existing dwelling. 

Either the property owner or the builder must submit the application. Both the builder and applicant must sign the application form. 

The attached list has been developed to guide you in preparing the documents to submit your Building Permit application. 

The NCC requires that all new dwellings and additions/alterations to dwellings comply with the ‘Energy Efficiency’ provisions of the NCC relative to the Climate Zone that you live in. The City of Karratha is situated in Climate Zone 1. 

Call 9186 8555 to discuss the zoning and density of your property with the City’s Planning Services Team.

Yes, however if the value of the work exceeds $20,000 you will need to apply to the Building and Energy Division at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety for an Owner Builders Licence before making application for Building approval.  

Alternately, a registered builder will need to be engaged to obtain the Building Permit and carry out the works. 

Generally, a dwelling does not require a separate Planning Approval, unless one of the following applies: 

• The design proposes to vary the Residential Design Codes (R Codes) 
• The dwelling is second hand, and relocated from one property to another 
• It is a ‘Caretaker’s Dwelling on commercial or industrial land 
• There is more than one dwelling existing or proposed on the property 
• The property is located within an area with a Bushfire Attack Level rating of BAL-40 or BAL-FZ. 

Call 9186 8555 to discuss Planning Approval with a City of Karratha Planning Officer. 

Please refer to Crossover and Rear Access Way for more information.