What do I need Council approval for?

• The construction of the following requires a building license:
  1. dwelling or dwelling addition;
  2. commercial building;
  3. patio or pergola;
  4. swimming pool (above and below ground) and outdoor spa;
  5. front fence in the residential area located in the front setback that is greater than 1200mm in height;
  6. fences that do not compy with Council's local laws;
  7. retaining walls greater than 500mm in height;
  8. gazebo;
  9. garage; and
  10. outbuilding (sheds) exceeding 10m² in area
      
      
• A building license must also be issued prior to undertaking alterations to a commercial building, structural modifications, internal fit-out over $12,000 in value and changes to an existing shop-front.
  
  
• Planning approval is required prior to undertaking development (see item 6).
  
  
• Stallholders permit is required for persons wishing to conduct a food stall, cake stall, sausage sizzle, sell raffle tickets or run a petition on a Council thoroughfare or public place.
  
  
• Permit is required for persons wishing to place advertising signage and/or display merchandise or other items on a Council thoroughfare or public place.
  
  
• Outdoor eating facility approval is required by persons wishing to operate an alfresco dining facility on a Council thoroughfare or public place.
  
  
• Traders permit is required by persons wishing to trade on a Council thoroughfare or public place.

Contact Details
Contact	Peter Zenni Executive Manager of Development Services
Phone	(08) 9041 1611
Fax	(08) 9041 2379
Email	emds@merredin.wa.gov.au