Application Form –
Rating Policy: Valuation of Land
Please use this form to apply to change the method of valuation of designated land for
the purpose of rating. The information you provide will be used by the Department of
Local Government and Communities (the Department) for the purpose of assessing the
application.
Should you require assistance with completing this form, please telephone the
Department on (08) 6551 8700 or toll free for country callers on 1800 620 511 or
email legislation@dlgc.wa.gov.au
For alternative formats and more information, please visit the Department’s website
at www.dlgc.wa.gov.au
For a Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) telephone 13 14 50.
Before submitting this application, please ensure that:
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separate application forms are used if submitting a UV and a GRV application.
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all relevant attachments are included (see checklist at the end of the form). It
should be noted that applications will not be processed until all relevant
attachments are received by the Department.
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Local governments may also wish to view the Rating Processes webinar which
is available at http://dlg.wa.gov.au/Content/LG/RatingPolicies/Default.aspx
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Application Form
The City/Town/Shire of [Click here to enter text.] applies to the Minister for Local
Government to determine under Section 6.28 of the Local Government Act 1995 the
method of valuation of designated land in this district (as detailed below) for the
purpose of rating.
This application relates to properties proposed to be rated on the basis of:
Gross Rental Value (GRV)
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Unimproved Value (UV)
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Total number of properties in this application
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Complete a separate application for each.
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Details of land
Please provide an accurate and clear description of the affected land. This
should include (if available), certificate of title details, lot or location numbers
and location names and street names, plans. Please include the total number
of lots in the application.
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What has prompted the need for this application?
Subdivision
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Land Use Declaration Form
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Planning application
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Inspection
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Other
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If Other, please provide further information:
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Is this application owner initiated (i.e. through a
subdivision)?
Yes ☐
No ☐
Please note that if the local government is seeking to change the rating
method and land owner(s) have completed land use declaration forms, the
application is not deemed to be owner initiated.
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3.
Use of the land
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What is the predominant use of the land?
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How has this been determined?
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Are there current plans for further development of
the land?
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If yes, what is the timeframe for this change and what steps have been
undertaken for this conversion?
Yes ☐
No ☐
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4.
Are the systems and procedures for determining
the method of valuation clearly documented and
available for the public to inspect?
Yes ☐
No ☐
Similar purpose land
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What proportion of the land is being used for a non-rural use?
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Are properties zoned, used or held for similar
purposes rated the same way?
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Is the proposed method of rating of this land
consistent with the rating of equivalent land in other
local government areas?
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If no, please explain:
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No ☐
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No ☐
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Impact on ratepayer(s)
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Under the proposed method will the ratepayer(s) pay higher or lower rates?
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Please indicate the approximate impact in dollar terms on the ratepayer(s)
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Has the Valuer General’s Office been contacted to
obtain an indication of the effect of the change?
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Yes ☐
No ☐
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Phasing
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Has consideration been given to phasing in
significant changes?
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If no, please explain:
Yes ☐
No ☐
Yes ☐
No ☐
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7.
Is this the most efficient way to raise the required
rates revenue?
Consultation
Please outline the consultation that the local government has undertaken,
including the council’s response to any submissions (for example: land use
declaration forms, letters).
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Date the changes are proposed to take effect (cannot be retrospective)
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Ministerial approval
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Gazettal
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1 July
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Other
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If Other, please specify.
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Attachments to support the City/Town/Shire’s application for changing
the method of valuation
a) A map clearly showing the affected land
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b) Communication/consultation with land owners including copies of
the land use declaration forms (if any)
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c) Copies of any submissions/objections that have been received from
ratepayers
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d) Council’s response to any submissions received
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e) Officer’s report to council
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f) Extract of Council minutes relevant to application
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g) Council resolution in response to submissions/objection
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Attachments f and g may not be required if the application is the result of a
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subdivision.
Contact person:
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Email:
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Telephone:
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Date completed:
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Please return this form and attachments to:
Executive Director
Sector Regulation and Support
Department of Local Government and Communities
GPO Box R1250, PERTH WA 6844
Fax: (08) 6552 1555
Email: legislation@dlgc.wa.gov.au
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