Town Planning Scheme

Council’s town planning functions are controlled by its Town Planning Scheme No. 3 which became effective on 25th March, 1994. Since that time various Amendments to that Scheme have been carried out to ensure the document is as up to date as possible. That Scheme consists of a Scheme Text and Scheme Maps. The Scheme Text is available from the Western Australian Planning Commission.

Planning Advertisements

To view any Planning items currently being advertised, please click here on the following link -

http://www.denmark.wa.gov.au/news

Planning Consent Application

Below are the forms and information required for planning applications for developments in the Shire of Denmark. Planning consent is required for such developments as, but not limited to; single dwellings, outbuildings, additions/renovations, relocated dwellings, industrial or commercial developments etc. For more information about the forms or submitting an application please contact the Planning Department at the Shire of Denmark.

Appendix III (Planning Consent Application Form)

Planning/Building Application information

Building Licence Application Form

To view the current Shire of Denmark Fees & Charges 2009/2010 please click here.

Sign Applications

Appendix III (Planning Consent Application Form)

Appendix 9 - Control of Advertisements

Advertising Signage Checklist

Town Planning Scheme Policies

Council has a suite of Town Planning Scheme Policies made and advertised in accordance with the procedures set down by Town Planning Scheme No. 3.

Policy No. 1 - Dieback Disease Management

Policy No. 2.5 - Residential Areas

Policy No. 3 - Notice of Advertisements of Town Planning Scheme Amendments

Policy No. 4 - Town Planning Scheme Amendments - Documentation

Policy No. 5 - Minimum Setbacks

Policy No. 6 - Guidelines for the Management of Vineyards within Special Rural Zones

Policy No. 7 - Second Dwelling/Additional Houses and Chalet Developments on Rural Zoned Lots

Policy No. 8 - Home Occupation

Policy No. 9.1 - Private Tree Plantations

Policy No. 10 - Parkland Clearing Outside Building Envelopes

Policy No. 12.1 - Relocated Dwelling/s

Policy No. 13 - Outbuildings

Policy No. 15 - Townscape Policy

Policy No. 17.1 - Alfresco Dining & Trading in Public

Policy No. 18 - Tourist Development other than 'Bed and Breakfast' uses within Residential Zones

Policy No. 19.2 - Home Holiday Accommdation

Policy No. 20 - Building Material Type - Christina Crescent

Policy No. 23 - Planning Proposals - Land Conservation District Committees

Policy No. 25 - Airport Hangar Lots

Policy No. 26.1 - Commercial Development on South Coast Highway

Policy No. 28 - Settlement Strategy for Denmark

Policy No. 29 - Rural Settlement Strategy

Policy No. 31 - Commercial Strategy

Policy No. 32 - Signs

Policy No. 33 - Energy Efficient Subdivision Design & Residential Building Design

Policy No. 34 - Extractive Industry

Policy No. 35 - Peaceful Bay Conservation Plan Development Guidelines

Policy No. 36 - Building Design for Fire Safety in Specified Areas

Policy No. 37 - Dams and Water Features