For Developers and Builders

Public Art in Developments

Find out more about our public art in developments policy, which sets out when developers are required to provide public art as part of a new development.

Land Use and Change of Use

Find out about zoning and land use in our City and how to apply for change of use.

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Mixed Use, Commercial or Industrial Developments

Find out about planning and building requirements for mixed use, commercial and industrial developments.

Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

Find out more about our independent Design Review Panel and which applications are referred to the Metro Inner-South Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP).

Sustainable and Universal Design

Find out more about universal design principles as well as mandatory energy efficiency requirements.

Heritage Listed Places

Find out about our Local Heritage Survey and Local Heritage List, which lists places in our City of considerable heritage significance.

Building or Renovating a House

Learn the planning and building requirements for building or renovating a house.

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Local Planning Strategy, Scheme Policies and Plans

Learn about our local planning strategy, scheme, policies and plans and how they inform all property development within our City.

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Legislation, Australian Standards and Residential Design Codes

Find out about the key planning and building legislation, regulations and standards that set the framework and standards for all property development, building and demolition work in WA.

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Request Copies of Planning Approvals and Building Plans

Request building plans, building related documents or past development approvals for properties in the City of Melville.

Planning and Building Forms and Documents

Know which form you need? Quickly access all planning and building forms and documents on one page.

Construction Management Plans

If you’re starting major development work you may need to submit a construction management plan, find out more information.

Design Review Panel

Find out about the role of the Design Review Panel and the process your application will follow.

Development Application Condition Clearance

Got your development approval? You may need to provide further information before you get started on site.

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The City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

City of Melville nagolik Bibbulmen Nyungar ally-maga milgebar gardukung naga boordjar-il narnga allidja yugow yeye wer ali kaanya Whadjack Nyungar wer netingar quadja wer burdik.