Number and value of building approvals

The number of building approvals in East Pilbara(S) has shown continued and steady growth between 2000-01 and 2006-07. Following a sharp increase in 2006-07, approvals returned to previously seen levels in 2007-08.

The total value of all new residential building approvals in East Pilbara(S) tracked the change in the number of building approvals between 2000-01 and 2007-08.

The average cost of new residential building approvals in East Pilbara(S) overall increased between 2000-01 and 2006-07, with 2007-08 reflecting the decrease in the number of approvals and total value. 

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Number and value of alterations and additions to residential buildings

Surprisingly, there were no applications for alterations or additions to residential buildings in East Pilbara(S) in the eight years to 2007-08.