Planning application essentials

Book an appointment with a planning officer

Please note: As of 31 August 2026 (through to 28 September 2026) the daily typical duty planner hours (where calls are put through to officers and/or in-person appointments can be arranged) are to be reduced to between 10am and 3pm.

• In person: If you wish to discuss your proposal in person with a Duty Planner, please contact the Customer Service centre on 1300 693 736 to book an appointment.
  Appointments are available between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday and must be booked in advance, no same day appointments are available.
• Over the phone:
  If you wish to discuss your proposal over the phone, you can speak to a Duty Planner between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday through our Customer Service centre.
  Phone: 1300 693 736
• By email
  When emailing, 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. Please email: planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Other relevant information may also be found in the operating a 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.

Contact us

Planning services
City of Fremantle
Walyalup Civic Centre
151 High Street
Fremantle WA 6160

T 1300 MY FREO (1300 693 736)
F 08 9430 4634
E planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au