Submit a development (planning) application online
The City now accepts development applications via our new online portal. Follow the link below to set up an account and submit your application in a few easy steps:
Development approval (also called Planning approval) is required for most types of development and land use in the City of Fremantle. Development includes:
- the erection, construction or demolition of any building or structure
- building alterations or additions
- excavation work.
Key information
These pages contain more information about each topic:
- subdivision and amalgamation
- structure and local development plans
- Freo Alternative
- development assessment panels
- notification and consultation
- appeal rights
- local planning policies
- planning FAQ
If you wish to discuss your proposal you can speak to a Duty Planner through our Customer Service centre on 1300 693 736 or via email at planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au. When emailing, please include a draft copy of your plans or a rough sketch showing dimensions and where on the lot the proposal will be located (including distances from any boundaries) so that we may better assist you.
Other relevant information may also be found in the your business section.
Planning and Development Regulations 2015
The Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (WA) include setting out the matters a local government must consider when deciding to grant planning approval and exemptions for certain types of development from requiring planning approval.
If you would like to know more about the Planning and Development Regulations 2015 please visit the Western Australia Planning Commission website.
Planning in bushfire prone areas
City of Fremantle State Planning Policy 3.7 - Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas applies to lots in designated Bushfire Prone Areas. To learn more about how this policy may affect development for your property, please visit the Bushfire planning reform page.
Please refer the WA accredited practitioners for a list of accredited bushfire assessors who will be able to assist you with development requirements in these areas.
Useful documents
- Application for development approval
- Information required for planning applications
- Development assessment panel application requirements
- Copies of development approvals information and plans
- Additional information for advertisements and signage
- Application for section 40 liquor licence
- Subdivision clearance form
- Residential design codes
- State planning policies
- City of Fremantle planning policies
- Local planning scheme no 4 text
- Local planning scheme no.4 map (see 'Planning' module)
- Heritage list (see heritage page for more information)
- Heritage areas list
- Landlord consent application form - commercial and community buildings
- Landlord consent application form - sport and recreation
Contact us
Planning services
City of Fremantle
Walyalup Civic Centre
151 High Street
Fremantle WA 6160
T 1300 693 736
F 08 9430 4634
E planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au