The City of Armadale acknowledge the Traditional Owners and the Custodians of the land upon which we stand, work and play.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Peoples of this land and their connection to the lands and the waters, as they are part of them spiritually and culturally.
We acknowledge their ancestors, the Elders past and present, who have led the way for us to follow.
Find information about how to apply for copies of building records and/or plans relating to a property.
Request for Building Records Applications
Property owners may apply to obtain copies of building approvals and / or plans for their property, upon submitting a completed Request for Building Records application form and payment of the applicable fee outlined below.
Property owners may give written permission for a third party, such as a real estate agent, to obtain copies of building records or plans on their behalf.
Before applying for a Request for Building Records application, please review the terms & conditions below.
As per section 131 of the Building Act 2011, copies of building records can be provided in accordance with:
A permit authority may, on application by an interested person and on payment of the prescribed fee, provide to an interested person a copy of a building record.
An interested person means an owner of the building or incidental structure to which the building record relates; or a person who has the written consent of an owner to receive a copy of a building record relating to the owner.
Written consent is required in the following circumstances and must be submitted when lodging a ‘Request for Building Records’ form.
Please note, a third party request will not be processed without written consent:
If the applicant is not the property owner.
If the property is owned by a company, a company letterhead signed by an authorised person must be provided.
If the property is in relation to a deceased estate, documentation supporting a person’s authority to act on behalf of the deceased estate must be provided.
Terms & conditions:
Fee payment is required before a Request for Building Records request can be processed.
The applicable fee is non-refundable.
The City of Armadale does not have a complete historic record of all structures within its District.
The quality and availability of building records cannot be guaranteed.
Building records may not be to scale or depict all existing structures.
The search time-frame may be extended in exceptional circumstances.
A property inspection is not included to determine the existence of unauthorised structures.
Copies of plans greater than A3 will incur an additional charge as per the Schedule of Fees & Charges outlined in the City’s Annual Budget.
Copies of building records or plans will be emailed to the nominated applicant. Hard copies can be posted or collected from the City’s main administration building upon request.
Types of Request for Building Records Applications
There are four types of ‘Request for Building Records' applications, as outlined below, including search time-frames and fees.
Application Type
Application Description
Application Cost
Application Time-frame
Specific Record
A site and floor plan, or copy of a swimming pool inspection report
$30.00
Up to 5 business days
Specific Set of Records - Residential
A copy of a building permit and supporting documentation for a specific structure on a residential property
$198.00
Up to 10 business days
Building Archival Search - Residential
A complete archival search of the City's building records for a residential property
$198.00
Up to 15 business days
Specific Set of Records - Commercial
A copy of a building permit and supporting documentation for a specific structure on a commercial property
Payment must be made when your application is lodged.
A Building Services officer will contact you for credit card details via phone for fee payment.
Please do not enclose credit card information with emailed applications for security reasons.
Alternatively, you can submit your application in person at the City's Administration office located at 7 Orchard Avenue Armadale or via Australia Post.
For further information or assistance with your application, please contact Building Services via info@armadale.wa.gov.au or on 9394 5000.
Building Approval Registers
As per section 129 of the Building Act 2011, the City of Armadale is obligated to maintain a register of:
Building Permits
Demolition Permits
Occupancy Permits
Building Approval Certificates
Building Approval Registers will be available following the end of each calendar month on the City’s website. Upon a calendar year ending, monthly registers will be replaced with a calendar year register.
