City of Fremantle
Coastal Charm
All applications for subdivision (or amalgamation) of land are lodged with, and ultimately approved by, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) who are responsible for managing all subdivision applications in Western Australia.
Where subdivision applications have been lodged for lots within the City of Fremantle, they will be referred to the City to provide advice/recommendations on the proposals.
The WAPC has a standard plan process for strata, freehold (green title) and survey strata subdivisions and subdivision, amalgamation and strata title application forms, lodgement and process information can be obtained from the Western Australian Planning Commission website.
Once the Western Australian Planning Commission has issued an “Approval Subject to Condition(s)” for your subdivision, you will have a certain period of time (usually 3 years but check your approval as time periods may vary) to fulfil any conditions listed and submit all written confirmation to the WAPC to finalise your approval.
The agency (e.g. Western Power, Water Corporation, etc.) or Local Government responsible for each condition is noted in brackets at the end of each condition on your approval. It is your responsibility to take the necessary actions to fulfil each condition and receive written confirmation from each agency that their condition(s) have been satisfied. Any questions about a condition should be directed to the agency or authority responsible for that condition.
When you have fulfilled the local government conditions and are prepared to seek written confirmation of condition clearance from the City of Fremantle, you may lodge a ‘subdivision clearance request’ application.
Subdivision condition clearance requests need to be accompanied by all of the following:
Some subdivision conditions may relate to the provision of vehicle crossovers and/or removal of redundant vehicle crossovers.
A crossover or vehicle crossing is the concrete area between the road and the driveway on your property.
Head to Crossovers for more information. Contact the City’s Infrastructure Engineering team should you have any further queries on (08) 9432 9999.
A Built Strata shows buildings and areas which make up the boundaries of the land parcels. All other areas are usually common property. Generally, a Built Strata is associated with multiple dwelling development, where one unit is located above another.
Built Strata subdivision can take place where buildings are fully constructed, or where buildings are proposed to be constructed.
A Built Strata approval is not required for 1 to 5 residential strata lots on a land parcel no more than 2500m2 provided each strata contains one dwelling and the land is within a residential zone under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No 2.
Please note this exemption does not extend to approvals required under the Building Act including an Occupancy Permit and Building Approval Certificate.
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has delegated authority to local governments to determine certain built strata applications. For more information, refer to ‘Planning Bulletin 110/2013’ available at www.dplh.wa.gov.au.
A Form 15A application notifies the City of your intention to create a built strata subdivision.
You can lodge a Form 15A application once the development has received all required Development Approvals and Building Permits from the City.
In most cases, the assessment process is straightforward. The City will check that the proposed built strata lots are consistent with the approved development plans and building permits.
The City may certify the Form 15A The City may approve (certify) the Form 15A application with or without conditions.
Please note that approval of a Form 15A application does not replace or remove the need to obtain any other approvals that may be required by the City.
No documents are currently available.
To lodge a Form 15A application, you must provide:
The City has up to 40 calendar days to assess a complete Form 15A application.
If your application is incomplete or additional information is required, the assessment may take longer.
A Form 15A approval is valid for two years from the date on the notice of determination.
If the approval expires, you will need to lodge a new Form 15A application.
A Form 15C is an application for a certificate of final approval for a Built Strata Subdivision.
This application can be made when all works have been completed on-site in accordance with the relevant Development Approval and all relevant conditions of approval have been satisfied.
A Form 15C application must be made prior to the expiry date outlined on Form 15A notice of determination.
A Duty Planner is available to talk to at the City’s Administration Office Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.00pm, in person or on the phone.
Phone: (08) 9432 9999
Email: planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au
Disclaimer: This information is produced by the City of Fremantle in good faith and the City accepts no responsibility for any ramifications or repercussions for providing this information. Verification with the original planning schemes, relevant development approvals and other relevant documents is recommended for detailed references.
