How do I apply?

Downloads

• 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
• 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
• Compliance statements
  • 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
• which developments need approval
• 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

Step 4: lodge your application

You can lodge your application with us in person, by post, or 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.

Alternatively you may call a Development Officer on 8416 6333 between 8:30am and 5pm on weekdays.