Peaceful Bay Leasehold Area
The Peaceful Bay leasehold area is a unique coastal settlement with a long-standing holiday cottage character and recognised heritage significance.
The Shire has 203 “holiday cottage” leasehold lots at Peaceful Bay, within Reserve 24510, and with power to lease these lots for a period of up to 21 years, subject to the consent of the Minister for Lands.
This page provides information for people who are looking to buy, sell or transfer, as well as current leaseholders seeking information about building, planning and water use requirements.
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Buying, selling or transferring a Peaceful Bay lease
When a property changes hands, the lease interest must be formally assigned or, in some circumstances, a new lease may be requested.
An assignment may involve transferring the whole lease, adding or removing lessees, or changing the interests held by existing lessees.
See Information Sheet for Peaceful Bay Lease Assignment.pdf; or
Information Sheet for Peaceful Bay – New Lease
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Property inspection
Before an assignment or a new lease can proceed, the property must be inspected and assessed to confirm that it is in satisfactory condition and that there are no compliance issues relating to building, planning, health or the environment.
There are two assessment options:
- Self-assessment — the leaseholder completes an assessment form, which is then reviewed by the Shire.
- Shire Officer onsite inspection — a Shire Officer visits the property to undertake the inspection.
The required fee must be paid before the assessment or inspection is completed. Once the property is approved, the assignment can progress.
Download the Inspection Form
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Applying for a new lease
In some circumstances, an eligible leaseholder or purchaser may apply for a new Peaceful Bay lease under the Shire’s Peaceful Bay Lease Renewal Policy.pdf.
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Building and planning in the Peaceful Bay leasehold area
The Peaceful Bay leasehold area has heritage significance, and specific requirements apply to development, modifications, materials, demolition and fencing. Leaseholders and prospective purchasers should familiarise themselves with the relevant Peaceful Bay planning policies before undertaking works or purchasing a lease.
Peaceful Bay Heritage Precinct Conservation Plan
Peaceful Bay Conservation Plan Development Guidelines
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Development applications
All proposals to alter or renovate buildings or structures, or to erect new structures within the area covered by the policy, require an application for planning consent in the usual way.
It is the responsibility of the lessee and/or assignee to ensure that any development on the leasehold site is approved by the Shire, as both the statutory planning and building authority and the lessor. This includes works that may have occurred before a person takes on the lease.
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Non-potable water supply and water restrictions
The Shire provides a non-potable water supply to over 200 leasehold lots. The supply is groundwater provided by the Shire from an aquifer and delivered via a bore and associated infrastructure.
The water supply is non-potable, which means it is not drinking water.
The Peaceful Bay Water Use Policy.pdf provides a framework for temporary water use restrictions and permanent water efficiency measures.
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Why water measures may be introduced
Council recognises the importance of conserving water resources and maintaining an adequate and consistent water supply to Peaceful Bay leasehold properties. The Chief Executive Officer may implement temporary use restrictions or permanent water efficiency measures when necessary.
Specific watering days and times may be designated for sprinklers, hoses and other watering devices. [Peaceful B...Use Policy | PDF]
Download the Permanent Water Efficiency Measures
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Keeping up to date
Any permanent or temporary water supply restrictions will be communicated to the Peaceful Bay Progress Association and published on the Shire’s website. Leaseholders are responsible for keeping up to date with restrictions, as they may change from time to time.
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Compliance
Water use may be monitored through regular inspections and community reporting. Failure to comply with water use measures may result in a financial penalty under the Shire’s Public Places and Local Government Property Local Law 2026.
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Contact the Shire
For Peaceful Bay lease, rates, property information, planning, building or water-use enquiries, please contact the Shire of Denmark.
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