Subdivision approvals will in most instances have conditions of approval. Typically landowners have three years to address these conditions and seek clearance from the relevant clearing authority to confirm the conditions have been satisfactorily met.
The most common clearing authorities for residential subdivision include the relevant local government, and services providers such as Water Corporation and Western Power. Clearance needs to be sought from each clearing authority once the associated conditions have been met.
Subdivisional works associated with conditions of approval are to be carried out in accordance with the Local Government Guidelines for Subdivisional Development document, available through the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.
A subdivision clearance information sheet is being prepared which will provide additional clarity and certainty to landowners when undertaking works.
When lodging a request for subdivision clearance to the City, the following documentation needs to be provided:
- Covering letter detailing the associated subdivision reference, outlining the works undertaken to address each condition, and a nominated contact person/applicant for further information requests or to make on site access arrangements
- Plan of subdivision prepared by a suitably qualified land surveyor
- Additional information as required by the conditions imposed; examples could include a statutory declaration for removal of septic tanks or a geotechnical report
- Payment in accordance with the City's Schedule of Fees.
Clearance requests can be lodged in person at the City of Bayswater Civic Centre, by mail to PO Box 467, Morley WA 6943, or email to mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au.
On receipt of a subdivision clearance request, the City's officers will review the information provided and undertake a site inspection to ensure works have been undertaken to a satisfactory standard. As internal access is not typically required for inspections, applicants will not generally be notified prior to inspection.
If works have not been undertaken to as satisfactory standard, the applicant will be notified of the issues to be addressed. A re-inspection fee may apply should further inspections be required.
Subdivision Clearance Information Sheet