Demolition Permit

A demolition permit is required for the demolition, dismantling or removal of a building or structure.

Find out the process of lodging a request for a demolition permit here.

Step 1 - Determine if you need a demolition permit

A demolition permit is required for the demolition, dismantling or removal of a building or structure; however, exceptions apply so please consult the below. 

Part 5, Division 2 of the Building Act

Regulation 42 of the Building Regulations

Step 2 - Complete an application form 

Demolition permit application form

Step 3 - Gather supporting documents

Demolition permit checklist

Your application must be accompanied by:

  • Relevant information as required, e.g. site plans indicating building to be demolished
  • Copy of any planning approvals under the Planning and Development Act 2005 where required
  • Evidence of prescribed notifications, including:
    • To the Heritage Council of Western Australia if the building or structure to which the application relates —
      • Is subject to a Heritage Agreement under the Heritage Act section 29
      • Is entered in the Register of Heritage Places
      • Is subject to a Conservation Order
      • Is subject to an Order in Council
  • The notification required by the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 regulation 3.119
  • Notification of the intended demolition work to each service providers including electricity, gas, telephone or water services
  • Evidence that the building or structure to be demolished has been treated to ensure that it is not infested by rodents at the time of the demolition
  • Appropriate consent forms or court orders where work adversely affects other land
  • Where asbestos is present, details of the contractor. The person named as demolition contractor may be required to be appropriately licensed by WorkSafe to carry out demolition work and may also require an asbestos removal licence.

Step 4 - Submit your application

Your full application (including a complete form and supporting documents) can be submitted: 

In person: Administration Office at 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra

Post: PO Box 21, Pinjarra, WA, 6208 

Email: mailbag@murray.wa.gov.au

Step 5 - Make payment

If you are submitting your application in person, please bring payment with you.

If you are submitting your application electronically, we will contact you to arrange payment once your application has been registered. 

Fees and Charges

Step 6 - Shire assessment

We determine certified applications in 10 working days. If additional information is required we will contact you and continue to process your application once the information is received. 

If additional information is required, we will contact you and continue to process your application once the information is received. 

Step 7 - Permit issued

We will return your permit to you via email or post.