Local Planning

Local Governments are responsible for planning by ensuring appropriate planning controls exist for land use and development, which is done by the creation and preparation of Local Planning Schemes and Strategies. Local Planning schemes set out the way land is to be used and developed, classify areas for land use and include provisions to coordinate infrastructure and development with the Local Government area. 

A copy of the Shire of Cuballing Local Planning Strategy can be found here

There are two different approvals that must be received from the Shire before any construction can start. These approvals are broadly separated into two systems: the development approval process and the building approval process. Approval in one system does not mean approval in the other. Development approval must be received before proceeding to the building approval process, unless an exemption applies.

The Shire of Cuballing also contract a planning officer who assists in planning development assessments. His details are as follows:

Company - Edge Planning & Property 

Mobile No. - 0409 107 336

Email Address - steve@edgeplanning.com.au 

Development Approvals 

A Development Application (DA) is a formal request to your local council or planning authority for permission to carry out a new project, such as building a home, altering an existing property, or changing a site's land use. It ensures the proposal complies with local zoning and environmental standards before work begins.

The assessment criteria include:

• compliance with the relevant provisions of the Local Planning Scheme;
• suitability of the proposed use in relation to the property’s zoning classification;
• whether the proposal avoids detrimental impacts on the surrounding locality and nearby public land; and
• whether the proposal avoids adverse impacts on neighbouring landowners and occupants.

In addition to the requirements of the Scheme, proposed developments must also comply with applicable State Planning Policies (SPPs) prepared by the Western Australian Planning Commission. These policies address a broad range of planning matters, including the R-Codes. More information can be found at Planning codes and state planning policies. 

The Shire of Cuballing Local Planning Scheme No 2 is available for viewing on the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website, by clicking here. 

Zoning

Zoning is a planning mechanism used by local governments to classify land into designated areas, or zones, which determine the types of land uses, development, and buildings permitted within each area.

Local Zoning within the Shire of Cuballing include:

• Rural – land use designations applied to non-urban areas primarily reserved for agriculture, forestry, conservation, and resource management.
• Rural Residential - designates semi-rural land primarily for low-density residential living rather than commercial agriculture. Also provided to lots that range from 1 ha to 4 ha.
• Rural Townsite – designates land on the outskirts or peripheries of small country towns to accommodate typical small-town uses while preserving a rural setting
• Special Use - Areas designated for specific uses like hospitals, universities, or facilities where important things happen that don't fit neatly elsewhere.

A map of the zoning in the Shire of Cuballing can be found below under useful documents.

A list of land use and there zoning types can be found here. 

How do I apply for Development Approval in the Shire of Cuballing? 

To apply for development approval, it’s important to consult with either the Cuballing CEO or the Shire planning officer to check whether you need approval for your desired works. In the instance that developmental approval is required, you will need to:

• Completed the DA Application form
• Pay the prescribed Planning Fees
• Supply any plans or other details of the proposed works – site, floor and elevation plans

After the application is assessed by the town planning officer or CEO, the application will need to go to the next Monthly Council meeting. At the ordinary meeting of council, councillours will either approve, approve with conditions or reject your development application.

Once approval has been received, you are then able to proceed with applying for a Building approval to start works. More information can be found going to the Building Page.

 DA Application Flow Chart 

Fees and Charges 

Fee is payable on estimated value of development	Cost
Not more than $50,000	$147.00
$50,001 - $500,000	0.32% of estimated cost of development
$500,000 - $2.5 million	$1700.00 plus 0.257% for every $1 in excess of $500,000
$2.5million - $5 million	$7161.00 plus 0.206% for every $1 in excess of $2.5 million
$5 million - $21.5 million	$12,633.00 plus 0.123% for every $1 in excess of $5 million
More than $21.5 million	$34,196.00
Home Occupation Application	$222.00
Home Occupation Application	$73.00

Legislation 

Planning and Development Scheme 

Planning and Development Act 2005

Helpful Documents 

Cuballing Map

Cuballing Townsite Map 

Local Planning Strategy 

Popanyinning Townsite Map 

Yornaning Townsite Map