How to get started

Starting a new project on your property is exciting. The City is here to help you throughout the process. 

Get started with zoning, development approval, health approvals, building approvals to learn more about the City's process and what is required of you.

Customer service officer with planning documents
Zoning enquiries
Learn more about how the City is divided into various zones and reserves to manage the way land is used, developed and subdivided.
Planning approval
Learn more about the planning process including preliminary advice, development approval and subdivision applications.
Building approval
Learn more about the approvals required, relevant legislation, and forms, notices and fees for buildings and structures.
Health approval
Learn more about environmental health approvals required for your project.
Lodge and track an application
Use the City's online portal to lodge and track applications.