Welcome to the Shire of Chittering
Chittering can be found nestled in the foothills less than an hours drive north of Perth, Western Australia. We are proud of our diverse Shire with the lovely Chittering Valley and all our other beautiful scenery; our magnificent wildflowers and friendly people.
The Council welcomes all new faces, but warns you "Come for the day and you may want to stay". We were all visitors ourselves once!
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Development
Town Planning link http://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/public_documents/town_planning
Local Planning Policies link http://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/public_documents/town_planning/lpp/
Property Information
Before purchasing any property within the Shire, it is advisable to check with Council's Planning and Building Department to check whether there are any zoning restrictions, flooding problems, filling requirements, building restraints or subdivisional problems involved.
Failure to do so could prove costly to the purchaser.
Development Approval
A planning approval must be obtained from Council before a commencement of development or use of land or premises for any purpose.
Submission of an application will require relevant application forms and technical drawings.
Applications are subject to fees according to value and complexity of assessment.
Town Planning Scheme 6 Application Form - Planning Consent
Building Information
Subdivision and Amalgamation of Land
Applications for subdivision of land into small lots or for the amalgamation of individual lots are required to be lodged initially with the Western Australian Planning Commission.
The Commission then refers each application to the Council for comments and a recommendation, however, the Commission makes the final decision.
Prospective applicants are requested to discuss proposed subdivisions with Council staff.
Planning Policies
Council adopts planning policies relating to the use of land for particular purposes. Some policies apply to land throughout the district, while others apply only to defined areas.
The purpose of these policies is to assist towards consistent decision-making when Council is exercising discretionary power provided by way of the provision of the Town Planning Scheme.
Planning department staff advise enquirers of any planning policies or developments affecting particular properties.
Policy statements are available to the public on request.
Planning and Development Enquiries
Enquiries in connection with any matters concerning zoning, development standards, subdivisional proposals and general planning requirements should be made to the Planning Department during normal working hours.
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Local Industry
The Shire is a combination of both rural farming land and small subdivisions. Tourism is becoming a larger industry as the Shire's population grows. Predominant industries situated in the Shire of Chittering are citrus growing, vineyards, metal fabrication, concrete fabrication, mechanical, earthmoving, building related industries, hire companies and transport operators.
The Tiwest Joint Venture mineral sands processing plant at Chandala, Muchea and the Catholic Agricultural College, Bindoon are two of the Shires biggest employers.
Teamwork
Council staff are employed to assist residents and ratepayers with their problems and to administer the various Statutes and Regulations, which they are trained and qualified to handle. It is generally accepted that we live in a world in which there is an ever-increasing number of regulations that restrict us for the general welfare of the community. It is obvious then, that particularly the inspectorial members of the staff will, at times, have to find themselves in conflict with the two parts of their occupation, that is the need to enforce regulations will come into conflict with their desire to assist and educate. Understanding of this position by ratepayers and residents will be of general assistance to all.
If you have a particular problem do not hesitate to contact the Council Office stating your name, address and details of the matter concerned. Council staff are committed to provide the best possible customer service.
Links
- Weed Warriors - Check this site to see how you can help wage war against weeds in our Shire.
- Visit the Western Australian Electoral Commission's website. Alternatively, click here to go directly to the local government page.
- To check your enrolment details directly on-line or access enrolment information regarding electors' residential and postal addresses please click here. Click here to go directly to the enrolment page.