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It outlines the need to update existing management plans to reflect varied building envelope locations and emphasizes the Shire's commitment to considering proposals that offer an acceptable level of bushfire risk in accordance with established Guidelines. Applicants may be required to provide specialist environmental studies if the Shire anticipates significant environmental impacts, necessitating a report from a qualified Environmental Consultant to substantiate the absence of adverse environmental effects. Furthermore, the document details the application fee requirement as specified in the Shire’s adopted Fees and Charges schedule. Comprehensive information and further details can be accessed through the Shire’s official website, www.northam.wa.gov.au, by contacting the Planning Services Department at 9622 6100, or via email at records@northam.wa.gov.au. The Shire of Northam clarifies that the information presented in this brochure serves as a general guide only, and it is strongly recommended to seek advice and assistance from the Planning Services Department before submitting a Development Application. The Shire explicitly disclaims any liability for damages incurred by individuals acting solely based on the provided information, underscoring the importance of direct consultation with their planning services.",{"@graph":63,"@context":118},[64,80,101],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":51,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/general/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/shire-of-northam-heritage-commerce-and-lifestyle/195008/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/shire-of-northam-heritage-commerce-and-lifestyle/195008.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Aurora","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-09-20","2026-09-03",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":76},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",{"@type":102,"mainEntity":103},"FAQPage",[104,110,114],{"name":105,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":107},"What is the primary focus of this document regarding development applications?","Question",{"text":108,"@type":109},"The document primarily focuses on building envelopes and ensuring an acceptable level of bushfire risk in accordance with established Guidelines for development applications within the Shire of Northam.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"What environmental information might an applicant need to provide?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"Applicants may be required to submit specialist environmental studies, including a report from a qualified Environmental Consultant, if the Shire anticipates significant environmental impacts from the proposal.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"Where can I find more information or get assistance with a development application?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"Further information can be obtained from the Shire's Website (www.northam.wa.gov.au) or by contacting the Planning Services Department by phone at 9622 6100 or email at records@northam.wa.gov.au.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},195008,1788444673,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":50,"category_name":51,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":76,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":135,"language":136,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":125,"read_time":73},4810365810221,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_155a257f0dc6eb9ab79c44ca47cae57d","| Management Plan has been previously prepared for the site, the plan will need tobe updated where necessary to reflect the varied building envelope location. The Shire will only consider proposals that provide for an acceptable level of bushfire risk in accordance with the Guidelines.\u003Cbr>(e) Any specialist environmental studies that the Shire may require the applicant to undertake in support of the application. If the Shire considers the proposal is likely to generate significant environmental impacts, the applicant may be required to submit a report from a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Consultant substantiating that there is no adverse environmental impact.\u003Cbr>(f) Payment of the application fee as detailed in the Shire’s adopted Fees and Charges. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Where do I find more information?\u003Cbr>Further information can be obtained from the Shire’s Website Click on this [link:](link: www.northam.wa.gov.au)[ ](link: www.northam.wa.gov.au)[www.northam.wa.gov.au](link: www.northam.wa.gov.au)\u003Cbr>[Phone: Planning Services Department on 9622 6100](Phone: Planning Services Department on 9622 6100)\u003Cbr>Email: [records@northam.wa.gov.au](records@northam.wa.gov.au) | |\n| The information contained in this brochure is intended as a guide only. It is recommended that the advice and assistance of the Shire’s Planning Services Department be sought prior to lodgement of a Development Application. The Shire of Northam disclaims any liability for any damages sustained by a person acting on the basis of this information. |  |","cbCais7aAJGc11A6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais7aAJGc11A6","pdf",338993,6,"English","# Development Application Guidelines\n## Building Envelopes and Bushfire Risk\n## Environmental Studies\n## Application Fees\n# Information Sources\n## Shire Website\n## Planning Services Department\n## Contact Information\n# Disclaimer","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary focus of this document regarding development applications?\",\"answer\":\"The document primarily focuses on building envelopes and ensuring an acceptable level of bushfire risk in accordance with established Guidelines for development applications within the Shire of Northam.\"},{\"question\":\"What environmental information might an applicant need to provide?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants may be required to submit specialist environmental studies, including a report from a qualified Environmental Consultant, if the Shire anticipates significant environmental impacts from the proposal.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can I find more information or get assistance with a development application?\",\"answer\":\"Further information can be obtained from the Shire's Website (www.northam.wa.gov.au) or by contacting the Planning Services Department by phone at 9622 6100 or email at records@northam.wa.gov.au.\"}]","Shire of Northam - Heritage, Commerce and Lifestyle | PDF"]