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Application for Development Approval 

An application for development (planning) approval can be lodged via email (town@cottesloe.wa.gov.au), post or hand delivery to the Town's Administration Centre.  

Development application requirements are as follows: 

Completed Application for Development Approval 

Completed Development Application Checklist 

Plans and supporting information as required on the above checklist 

Fees - see Fees & Charges

 Once the application has been received, payment can be made over the phone or at the Administration Centre. 

Short-term Rental Accommodation (STRA)  

An development application for STRA requires the following:

  • Completed Application for Development Approval 
  • Completed Checklist (if applying for STRA - see what is required on the checklist form under STRA)
  • Consideration of Local Planning Policy No. 5 – Unhosted Short-term Rental Accommodation - see Local Planning Policy No. 5
  • Plans and supporting information as required on the above checklist

Once the application has been received and processed, payment can be made by BPAY or at the Administration Centre. 

Amended development approval applications 

An application to amend a development approval requires a new application form which clearly references the development approval you wish to amend, and documentation as per the checklist.  

Plans should highlight the amendments and the covering letter should explain what the changes are, why they are required, and address relevant design principles. 

Advertising signage applications 

An application for advertising signage requires the following form to be completed (in addition to the above): 

Additional Information for Advertisements

 Please refer to the Town's Local Planning Policy - Advertising Signage to determine whether a development application is required.