Planning & Building Services

Planning

Our Planning Services team is responsible for assessing proposals for new development and changes to land use.

The aim of this process is to make sure that our Shire grows and changes in a way that is consistent with the community’s vision for the future. This assessment also considers state legislation that provides direction for managing bushfire risk, sewerage disposal, residential building design and a range of other matters.

Please contact our Planning Services team (Enquiries & Public Consultation) if you need advice on development standards or application requirements.

See also:

Applications

Guidelines & Information Sheets

Local Planning Framework

 

Building

Our Building Services team is responsible for assessing building works to ensure they meet the construction standards of the Building Code of Australia.

The aim of this process is to ensure that building works are completed to minimum quality standards and result in the development of safe, healthy and sustainable buildings.

We are proud to be able to provide residential building certification and permits in-house as a local service for the Denmark community.

Please contact our Building Services team (Enquiries & Public Consultation) if you need advice on development standards or application requirements.

See also:

Applications

State Building Commission (external link)

Building a home in challenging times (external link)

 

Meet the Team

Our dedicated and experienced Development Services team is here to provide advice and help you through the planning and building approval processes that are relevant to your new home or development project. We are committed to providing a high-quality service that is local to Denmark.

Our team is also currently working through a major review of the Shire’s local planning framework to make sure it is consistent with contemporary community expectations and current legislation. This exciting project will allow for our community to have input into the design of the planning rules that will guide future growth and development. Take a look at our Local Planning Strategy and Scheme Review project page for more information.

Craig Pursey – Manager Development Services

Ryan Harding – Principal Building Surveyor

Robert Ohle – Principal Environmental Health Officer

Jasmine Tothill – Senior Town Planner

Emmet Blackwell – Strategic Town Planner

Will Hosken – Town Planner

Ruth Hall – Customer Service Officer/ Development Services Administration

Nicky Higgs – Customer Service Officer/ Development Services Administration

 

See also:

Enquiries & Public Consultation

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