Please note: The City of West Torrens continues to receive and process Development Applications and associated documentation. Hard copy paper documents are being received via Australia Post and electronic documents are being received via development@wtcc.sa.gov.au. At this time the City of West Torrens is not accepting hard copy paper documents at the Civic Centre. Your understanding is much appreciated.

Downloads

• Application Forms

  Application forms

  • Development application form
  • Access to development file application form
  • Development application extension of time application form
  • Certificate of occupancy application form
  • Development application fees
  • Tree damaging activity application form
  • Demolition application form
• Checklists

  Checklists

  • Residential development checklist
  • Change of land use development checklist
  • Regulated and significant tree removal or pruning checklist
  • Advertisements and signage development checklist
  • Commercial or industrial development checklist
  • Fences and retaining walls checklist
  • Swimming pool and spa development checklist
  • Other structures development checklist
  • Council assessed building rules consent checklist
  • Building application additional information development checklist
  • Regulation 74 supervisors checklist
• Building compliance forms

  Building compliance forms

  • Essential safety provisions schedule 16 form 2 statement compliance
  • Essential safety provisions maintenance procedures schedule 16 form 3 statement compliance
  • Compliance statement schedule 19a

Steps on how to apply

Step 1: learn about the requirements for your development

When applying for development approval, it is a good idea to review the Council's Development Plan. The Development Plan contains information about:

• guidelines for different types of development
• zoning provisions.

View the Development Plan here.

Step 2: complete an application form

The form is for all types of development proposals including planning and building.

Development application form

Step 3: attach your documents

Documents required vary according the development being proposed. For a list of what you need to include with your application view the relevant checklist:

• Council assessed building rules consent checklist
• Building application additional information development checklist
• Residential development checklist includes dwellings, dwelling additions, outbuildings, garages, carports and shade sails
• Commercial or industrial development checklist
• Change of land use development checklist
• Other structures development checklist includes satellite dishes, aerials and flagpoles
• Fences and retaining walls checklist
• Regulated and Significant tree removal or pruning checklist
• Advertisements and signage development checklist
• Swimming pool and spa development checklist

Application forms can be found at the top of this page if required.

Step 4: lodge your application

You can lodge your application with us by email: development@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Please note: Applications for land divisions must be lodged with the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP).

Step 5: pay the application fee

You need to pay a fee when lodging your application. The fee amount depends on the nature of the development.

 Step 6: track your application

You can Track your application online.