Subdivisions, Amalgamations, and R-Codes
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is responsible for managing subdivisions, amalgamations and R-Codes on behalf of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.
If the application is approved by WAPC, an applicant is then required to apply.
Subdivisions and Amalgamations
Subdivision and amalgamation applications are determined by the WAPC. Upon receiving an application for subdivision or amalgamation, the WAPC refer the application to various authorities for comment. Referral agencies include government departments, services providers and the responsible local government for their comment.
Once an application is referred to the Shire of Ashburton for their comment, the Shire then has 42 days to provide their recommendation which may be either:
- Approval (with or without conditions)
- Refusal (with Reason)
- Deferral (more information required)
The WAPC then have 90 days to determine an application for subdivision or amalgamation. If the application is approved by WAPC, the applicant then needs to apply to the Shire for the clearance of all conditions (e.g. drainage, cross-overs). Please use the following application form and submit to the Shire:
Application for Clearance of Subdivision Conditions Form.
For further information on matters relating to subdivisions and amalgamation proposals, contact the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage on telephone (08) 6551 8002, email [email protected] or by visiting the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.