Perth Outdoor Screen Licence Fees & Timelines

Signs and Advertising Western Australia 3 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026 Flag of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia businesses and property owners planning outdoor digital or projection screens should check City of Perth guidance for advertising signs and when development approval is required City of Perth advertising signs[1]. This guide summarises typical licence fees, timelines, enforcement routes and practical steps to apply, pay and appeal for outdoor screen licences in Perth, and notes where official pages do not publish specific figures. For the controlling local laws and consolidated council documents see the City of Perth local laws pages City of Perth local laws and documents[2].

Penalties & Enforcement

Control of advertising and outdoor screens is managed through the City of Perth planning approvals and local laws; where the official pages do not list fixed fine amounts this article states that fact and points to enforcement contacts. Specific monetary fines and daily rates are not specified on the cited pages [2], so cost figures must be confirmed with the City when you apply.

  • Fines and fees: specific penalty amounts not specified on the cited City pages; check the City schedule or development application fees for current figures.
  • Escalation: first, repeat and continuing offence treatment is governed by local law and council enforcement policy and is not itemised with amounts on the cited pages.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: removal or alteration orders, stop-work notices, injunctions and prosecution in court are possible sanctions under the local law framework.
  • Enforcer and complaints: City of Perth Planning and Compliance (By-law Enforcement) handles inspections and complaints; contact details and complaint pathways are available via the City contact page City of Perth contact[3].
Unauthorised outdoor screens can be removed and attract enforcement action.

Applications & Forms

Applications typically follow the development application or advertising sign permit pathways; the City publishes guidance but specific form numbers and consolidated fee schedules are not fully itemised on the cited guidance pages [2]. You may need:

  • Development application (advertising sign) — lodge via the City of Perth planning portal or the Development Application form process.
  • Application fees — set by the City and published in fee schedules; if a specific licence fee for outdoor screens is not on the guidance page it is "not specified on the cited page" and must be confirmed with the City.
  • Timelines — assessment times vary by application complexity; standard DA assessment times are handled through the planning process and are not given as a single fixed timeline on the cited guidance.
Confirm exact form names and current fees with Planning staff before submitting.

FAQ

Do I need a licence for an outdoor digital screen in Perth?
Generally yes if the screen is used for advertising or visible from a public place; you must follow the City of Perth advertising sign and development approval requirements as linked above [1].
How long does approval take?
Approval times vary by the complexity of the proposal and whether full development approval is required; the City’s planning process determines assessment time and a single universal timeframe is not specified on the guidance pages.
What happens if I install a screen without approval?
Enforcement can include fines, removal or alteration orders and prosecution; specific penalty amounts are not specified on the cited City pages so contact Planning and Compliance for details [3].

How-To

  1. Check City of Perth advertising sign guidance and local laws to confirm whether your screen requires a DA or permit.
  2. Prepare application drawings, location plan, technical specs and a cover letter explaining content and operating hours.
  3. Submit the development application or signage permit via the City planning portal, pay the fee and retain the receipt.
  4. If refused, lodge an internal review or appeal through the planning review pathways or the State Administrative Tribunal where applicable.

Key Takeaways

  • Most outdoor screens visible from public places need approval under City of Perth planning controls.
  • Official fee and fine amounts are not always published on guidance pages and must be confirmed with the City.
  • Contact City of Perth Planning and Compliance early to avoid enforcement risk.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Perth - Advertising signs guidance
  2. [2] City of Perth - Local laws and council documents
  3. [3] City of Perth - Contact page (Planning and Compliance)

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