2021/22 building applications

354 building applications received 327 building applications determined1,2

82 (25.08%) of the building applications determined related to commercial enterprises4, which included:

13 days is the average time taken to determine certified building applications3

24 days is the average time taken to determine uncertified building applications

24 (29.27%) new build

21 (25.61%) sheds/storage

18 (21.95%) final sign-off to occupy

12 (14.63%) amendment/ additions

3 (3.66%) external works

3 (3.66%) fit-out

1 (1.22%) change of use

1 The Shire of Esperance does not distinguish between complete and incomplete building applications.

2 The difference of 27 between received and determined applications is explained as follows:

20 pending, 4 withdrawn and 3 cancelled.

3 Building does not ‘stop the clock’ during the approval process when further information is required. Therefore, a comparison between complete and incomplete application timeframes cannot be determined due to the software constraints and how data is currently recorded.

4 The number and percentage of applications has been determined using approval types typical to all business types ie. small, medium and large.