Planning
Development Approval
Almost all development and land use within the Shire of Chapman Valley (other than a single dwelling and/or outbuilding located outside of the Moresby Range Heritage Area) is subject to planning consent from the Council.
In order to obtain planning approval a signed application form for planning consent is required to be lodged with the Council accompanied by a copy of the land title, three sets of plans and a written submission detailing the proposal, and payment of the relevant planning application fees.
In some cases the application for planning consent may also involve extensive consultation with Community and other Government Agencies which will result in an addition fee being charged.
For further information on development approvals please contact Council's Manager of Planning and Community Development on (08) 9920 5011 or via email planner@chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au
Scheme Amendments
An amendment to the Council's Town Planning Scheme is usually required in order to change or alter the zoning of a particular property to facilitate subdivision, development or a change in use which could not otherwise be approved under the existing zoning provisions.
The process of a Scheme Amendment is required to be enacted pursuant to the provisions of the Town Planning and Development Act 2005 (as amended) and the Town Planning Regulations 1967.
For further information on the Scheme Amendment process please contact the Department for Planning and Infrastructure Geraldton office on (08) 9921 2700 or Council's Manager of Planning and Community Development on (08) 9920 5011 or via email planner@chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au
Subdivision Applications
The processing of subdivision, amalgamation or survey-strata applications is currently the responsibility of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. The Shire's involvement in this process is to provide comment on the application prior to the proposal being determined by the Western Australian Planning Commission, being approving authority.
To obtain further information and/or an application form for subdivision, amalgamation or survey-strata it is suggested contact be made with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure Geraldton office on (08) 9921 2700 or Council's Manager of Planning and Community Development on (08) 9920 5011 or via email planner@chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au
Subdivision application forms can also be downloaded from the Western Australian Planning Commission website.
Please find below an Application for Planning Approval and Adjoining Landowners Consultation Form.
