Guidelines and Information Sheets

Not sure where to start? Take a look at our information sheets for an introduction to a range of common topics.

On this page:

• Planning Information Sheets
• Building Information Sheets
• Other Information Sheets
• Bushfire Prone Areas
• Useful Links
• Contact

Important note on proposed R-code reforms by the WA State Government

The Western Australian State Government has announced proposed reforms to the Residential Design Codes. As the reforms are still subject to consultation and are not expected to take effect until mid-2027, current planning requirements remain unchanged. You can learn more about these proposed reforms here.

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Planning Information Sheets

More information about our Planning Scheme and policies can be found on our Local Planning Framework page. The documents available below are guidelines only, please refer to the relevant policy for further detail.

 

For more information about Crossover Applications, please see our Infrastructure and Assets documents.

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Building Information Sheets

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Other Information Sheets

• Vegetation Clearing
• Stormwater Detention on Your Property
• Development and Subdivision of Land Guidelines

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Bushfire Prone Areas

A Bushfire Prone Area is a designated area where there is a higher risk to life and property from bushfires. Much of the land within the Shire of Denmark is designated as a Bushfire Prone Area.

State Government policies for bushfire protection apply increased development requirements and standards within these designated areas.

More information which may be relevant to you is available at the following links:

• Find out if your property is in a designated Bushfire Prone Area
• Qualified Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessors
• Frequently Asked Questions about building and construction requirements in Bushfire Prone Areas

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Useful Links

• State Planning Policy 3.7: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas
• Fire Protection Association of Australia
• Building In Bushfire Prone Areas (Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety)
• Bushfire Prone Areas (Department of Fire and Emergency Services)

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Contact

Our Planning Services team can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or info@denmark.wa.gov.au

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• Local Planning Framework
• Enquiries and Public Consultation
• Applications

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