Selecting a business location

When selecting the right location for your business, it’s important to make sure the land use zoning of your preferred site matches the type of business you want to operate.

Finding a business premises

To find an available business premises in the City of Wanneroo, contact your local real estate agent, or search online at reiwa.com.au, realestate.com.au or realcommercial.com.au

Before you commit to a business site

When selecting a site or premises for your business, consider factors like land use zoning, traffic access, future development and environmental health.

Ideally, secure your planning and building approvals before signing a lease or making an offer to purchase a site. If this isn’t possible, any purchase should be made ‘Subject to Council Approvals’, allowing you to ensure the site meets all necessary requirements

Resources on business location suitability

Resources are available to help you find the right location for your business:
  • District Planning Scheme No 2: the City’s Planning Scheme sets out the way land is to be used and developed by classifying various land uses into appropriate zones, e.g. commercial and residential.
  • Online mapping (Intramaps): the City’s online mapping tool provides property information including zoning, area, dimensions and address details.
  • Copies of plans requests: with consent from the landowner, you can request copies of building plans and approval documentation for a site.
  • City of Wanneroo Business and Investment Support team: the City’s planners, building surveyors and environmental health officers are ready to assist. Visit the City’s Civic Centre during office hours, send us an email or call to discuss your proposal over the phone.

For more information and assistance using these resources, contact the City.

Next step: Determine business approvals required

Depending on the nature and location of your business, you may need planning, building and health approvals, or approval for things like signage, alfresco dining, or liquor licensing.

The next step in your new business venture is to determine business permits and approvals required.