It depends on your council and how your pod is built.
Fixed pod houses (on a permanent foundation) up to 70m² are now exempt from planning approval in most Perth councils, including Joondalup. This is thanks to recent changes to WA's Residential Design Codes (effective April 2024).
Both our Savanna Pod and Savanna Lux Pod are under 70m² — so if either is built on a fixed foundation and meets setback requirements (1–1.5m from side/rear boundaries), no DA (Development Application) is needed.
👉 Tip: Contact your local council to confirm your specific property is approved. Most Perth metro councils now have streamlined policies.