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<p><a href="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Exempted-Building-Permits.pdf">Exempted Building Permits</a></p>


What is Exempt from a Building Permit?

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<p>The maximum height of a dividing fence is 1800mm. Any section of the fence within the front setback is not to exceed 1200mm without obtaining a Building Permit/Development Approval.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-and-energy/dividing-fence-matters-overview">For more information &#8211; Dividing Fence Matters &#8211; Overview</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Front-Fence-Example-Sheet.pdf">Front Fence &#8211; Example Sheet</a></p>
<p><a href="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dividing-Fences-Act-1961.pdf">Dividing Fences Act 1961</a></p>

Dividing Fences

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