Approval to Erect, Construct or Exhibit a Commercial Advertising Sign on or in the Vicinity of a Road or Highway
Administered by: Main Roads Western Australia
When is this licence required?
You will need this approval if you intend to erect, construct or exhibit a hoarding or other commercial advertising structure, including a sign, on or in the vicinity of a highway, main road or part of a road that is not a:
- for sale or for lease sign that is no greater than 1 square metre in area
- sign affixed to a building on premises indicating the name, or the name and the business of the occupier of the premises that does not exceed 0.4 square metres in area
- sign that is erected on a place between the boundary of a road and the building line of premises that indicates the name, or the name and the business of the occupier of the premises that does not exceed 0.2 square metres in area
- sign inside a building on your premises (unless the sign is internally or externally lit by artificial light and is primarily directed at persons travelling in vehicles).
What are the eligibility requirements for this licence?
Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.
How much does this licence cost?
| Task | Type | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Application | - | Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted. |
Are there any specific application requirements?
| Task | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial | To obtain this approval you must:
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What forms provide more information?
| Task | Forms |
|---|---|
| Initial | Policy and Assessment Guidelines for Static Advertising Signs |
What resources provide more information?
| Task | Type | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Initial | Advisory Material | Policy and Assessment Guidelines for Digital Advertising Signs |
What legislation specifies this licence?
Main Roads Act 1930 (Western Australia)
Main Roads (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1996 (Western Australia)
Who can you talk to for more information?
Main Office
Main Roads Western Australia
| Mailing address | PO BOX 6202 East Perth, Western Australia 6892 |
| Phone | 13 81 38 |
| enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au | |
| Business website | Main Roads Western Australia |
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