Unrestricted Burning Period

The Unrestricted Burning Period is in effect. Residents in rural zoned areas can burn at any time without a permit, but must do so safely and responsibly. Burning is not allowed on days with a HIGH or greater Fire Danger Rating or during a Total Fire Ban. Read more about how the Unresricted Burning Period works.

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Getting Started

Starting a new business can be pretty daunting and every small business owner will have their own unique journey. We've outlined the steps in the approvals process that all businesses owners need to know for starting a new business. This information can help to guide you through the early stages of setting up your businesses, or alternative the City has dedicated staff on call to assist should you need additional support.   

Business Idea and Planning

Before starting your business, we highly recommend the following steps:

  1. Do some background research into the field of business you wish to open.
  2. Visit the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) Website and read their 8 steps to start a business, and
  3. Read the excellent advice the SBDC provides to assist you to prepare your business plan.

You can also contact these helpful business support services who will assist you with any burning questions you may have:

Small Business Approval Process

Getting Started

Once you have done your research and are ready to apply, contact the City of Kwinana to discuss which approvals you’ll need before finalising your plans.

Starting Your Application

Ways to Contact Us:

After you contact us, we’ll decide if you need an appointment with our Planning, Building, or Environmental Health Teams.

Pre-Lodgement Business Questionnaire

This questionnaire helps us determine what approvals your business type needs. Fill it out and send it to customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au. We’ll respond within 5 business days with the next steps for your application.

Self-Help Checklists for Common Businesses

We have easy checklists for common business types. Visit our Business Hub to access checklists for:

Planning

Planning applications can be lodged via the City of Kwinana’s Online Lodgement portal, or alternatively you can submit your application via email: planning.team@kwinana.wa.gov.au

Planning Applications

We have developed some information sheets and forms to assist you to lodge a planning application, which are also available via our Business Hub:

What are the Planning application assessment timeframes?

  • Normally 60 calendar days, which may include a request for further information to support your application; or,
  • 90 calendar days if any external referrals to government agencies or public advertising is required.

If you require more information, please contact the City on 9439 0200, or via email: planning.team@kwinana.wa.gov.au

Building

Building permit applications can be lodged via the City of Kwinana’s Online Lodgement portal or submit a certified or uncertified building permit applications available on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website.

Building Application

Uncertified application assessment timeframe:

  • We allow 25 business days for the City to assess your application; and
  • 21 calendar days for the applicant to provide further information if requested by the City.

Certified application assessment timeframe:

  • We allow 10 business days for the City to assess your application; and
  • 21 calendar days for the applicant to provide further information if requested by the City.

The Building Act allows for the Permit Authority to refuse an application if all required information is not provided within the 21 day period mentioned and the City can retain the application fee.

Notice of Completion

notice of completion application is available on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website.

Building Occupancy Permit

building occupancy permit application is available on the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website.

If you require more information, please contact the City on 9439 0200, or via email: building@kwinana.wa.gov.au.

Health

Different applications applicable based on business type.

Health Applications

Fit out plans for initial Health Application

Timeframes:

  • Allow 14 working days or 30 working days if Department of Health approval required
  • Additional time for further information request

Health Applications

Different applications applicable based on business type. If you require more information, please contact the City on 9439 0200 or via email: health@kwinana.wa.gov.au

See Food Business for more information.

Health application assessment timeframe:

  • Allow 14 working days or 30 working days if Department of Health approval required
  • Additional time for further information request

City of Kwinana Business Support

Are you interested in learning more about business news, workshops and events in the City of Kwinana? Sign up to the City's business mailing list.

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