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Business Location & Zoning Self-Assessment 

This self-assessment survey/questionnaire outlines the planning requirements for ‘Business’, including when a Development Application is required, the applicable development standards, and the information needed to lodge an application. 

Before proceeding, here are the potential definitions that your business could fit under, and this will influence the requirements needed when going for your development application. 

Definition

Before You Start

Applying for a development application without the required supporting documents is like starting a business without a business plan. The application can't be properly evaluated until all the necessary information is provided.

Additional note, this question does not require you to have ALL documentation as not all business require Bushfire assessments or producing alcoholic beverages.

Important: This assessment is a guide only. Formal assessment of any proposal is subject to the City of Kalamunda's Local Planning Scheme, State Planning Policies and applicable Local Planning Policies.

Tick the documentation you have prepared prior to the Development Application

Similar to applying for a business licence without providing the necessary registration documents, a Development Application cannot be properly assessed without the required plans and supporting information. Please collect all the relevant plans and supporting documentation for preliminary review.

Once received, the City will be able to advise whether the proposal is ready for lodgement or if any additional information is required.

However, please proceed with the self-assessment as it can guide and assist you if you’re unsure on what documents to provide.

Lodging a Development Application without all required supporting information is similar to submitting a job application with a strong résumé but without references or qualifications. While much of the information is available, the assessment cannot be completed until the remaining documents have been provided.

 

Please collect the following information:

Cover Letter / Report

Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevation Plans, Demolition Plans)

Site Survey (Contour Survey)

Certificate of Title

Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevation Plans, Demolition Plans)

Site Survey (Contour Survey)

Certificate of Title

Cover Letter / Report

Site Survey (Contour Survey)

Certificate of Title

Cover Letter / Report

Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevation Plans, Demolition Plans)

Site Survey (Contour Survey)

Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevation Plans, Demolition Plans)

Cover Letter / Report

Certificate of Title

 

 

Once these documents have been received, the City will be in a position to proceed with the application.

However, please proceed with the self-assessment as it can guide and assist you if you’re unsure on what documents to provide.

Thank you for providing the required plans and supporting documentation for the proposed Development Application.

Based on the information submitted, the documentation appears sufficient for the application to be lodged and formally assessed by the City. Please note that the City's acceptance of the application for lodgement does not guarantee approval.

Further information may be requested during the assessment process if required; however, the application is considered adequately documented to proceed to formal assessment.

However, please proceed with the self-assessment as it can guide and assist you if you require more information.

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