Important note: If you are unsure if planning approval is required, refer to the Do I need planning approval page.

How to apply

The planning approval application form and checklist are required to be submitted with your application.

Planning Approval Application Form (PDF)

Modification to Planning Approval Application Form (PDF)

Proposed Commercial Vehicle Parking Details (PDF)

If you are not sure which plans would be required for your application, or if specialist studies are required such as traffic or heritage assessment, or flora and fauna studies, please contact the Planning Team on (08) 9290 6740.

Submit your application by post, in person or email to shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au. Upon acceptance of your application, the Planning Support Officer will phone you to arrange credit card payment of the planning application fee.

Please note: Incomplete applications will not be lodged. 

Application assessment

Most applications are decided by Shire officers within 60 days, but timeframes may be longer if:

  • Community consultation or agency referrals are needed
  • The proposal requires Council approval.

Applications are assessed against:

In determining what level of advertising is appropriate for a planning application, the Shire refers to Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4) and policy on advertising planning applications (see below).

Advertising Planning Proposals (PS-01)

More information and contact

For more information contact Planning Services on (08) 9290 6740, email shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au or visit us in person at the Shire office, 7000 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring (opening hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm).