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  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1339/57 – North-East and North-West Districts Omnibus 2

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the local government areas of Joondalup, Kalamunda, Mundaring, Swan and Wanneroo. This amendment proposes to update various zones and reservations in the North-East and North-West Districts of the Perth metropolitan region at the request of Government agencies, servicing authorities and landowners, as outlined in the WAPC amendment report.... More
    Opened 17 July 2018
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1340/57 - South Forrestdale Business Park Stage 2

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the local government area of Armadale. This amendment proposes to rezone approximately 153 hectares from the Rural zone to the Industrial zone in the MRS, as outlined in the WAPC amendment report. The amendment will facilitate further planning to enable the future development of the amendment area for industrial and related purposes, the... More
    Opened 7 August 2018
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1341/57 - Central Districts Omnibus 5

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the local government areas of Bassendean, Belmont, Cambridge, Canning, Claremont, Melville, Mosman Park, Nedlands, Perth, South Perth, Stirling and Victoria Park. This amendment proposes to update various zones and reservations in the North-East and North-West Districts of the Perth metropolitan region at the request of Government agencies,... More
    Opened 7 August 2018
  • Fremantle Prison Heritage Management Plan

    The Fremantle Prison Heritage Management Plan seeks to ensure that the heritage values of the place are appropriately conserved and managed in a manner that is consistent with Australia’s obligations under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. More
    Opened 18 August 2018
  • Planning for Entertainment Noise in the Northbridge Area: Public Consultation Paper

    The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission, and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation have prepared a joint discussion paper, Planning for Entertainment Noise in the Northbridge Area: Public Consultation Paper. This paper outlines proposed reforms that address the issue of entertainment noise impacts in the Northbridge mixed use entertainment precinct. The reforms aim to achieve an effective balance between... More
    Opened 20 September 2018
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1343/57 - South East and South West Districts Omnibus 3

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme for land in the local governments of Armadale, Cockburn, Gosnells, Kwinana, Rockingham and Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The purpose of the amendment is to update various zones and reservations in the South East and South West districts of the Perth Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS). Proposals within the amendment include; small scale amendments to the region... More
    Opened 21 September 2018
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1346/57 - Lots 705-708 Armadale Road, Treeby

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the local government area of Cockburn. This amendment proposes to rezone approximately 47.68 hectares from Rural–Water Protection to Urban under the MRS; carry out a minor rationalisation of Bush Forever site 390; and reserve 0.52 hectares as Primary Regional Roads to enable the residential development of the subject land. The WAPC... More
    Opened 9 October 2018
  • Greater Bunbury Region Scheme Development Application 602–65–1—Reserve 6962 Stirling Street, Bunbury

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking comment on a planning proposal adjacent to Reserve 6962 Stirling Street, East Bunbury. The proposal is for the construction of a new private jetty within the Leschenault Inlet. The current private jetty is proposed to be demolished. Written submissions can be lodged here online, by email to gbrs@dplh.wa.gov.au or by post to: The Secretary, WAPC Level 6, 61 Victoria Street... More
    Opened 1 November 2018
  • Draft State Planning Policy 2.4: Basic raw materials

    A key objective of State Planning Policy 2.4 Basic Raw Materials (SPP 2.4) is to enable the responsible extraction of basic raw materials (BRM) used in building and development while ensuring the protection of people and the environment. More
    Opened 5 November 2018
  • PRS Amendment 044/41 Nambeelup North Industrial Zone–Lots 89 & 109 Readheads Road, Nambeelup

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Peel Region Scheme for land in the Shire of Murray. The amendment seeks to rezone 378 hectares from rural to industrial zone. More
    Opened 13 November 2018
  • Montario Quarter Lot 37 Development Application

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has received an application to develop Lot 37 on Plan 413758 Selby Street, Nedlands in the Montario Quarter . The application proposes an eight-storey mixed use development, incorporating 15 retail and commercial tenancies and 157 residential apartments. Details of the proposal are available to view online (below) or in person at the Commission's office: Gordon Stephenson House, 140... More
    Opened 5 December 2018
  • Graduate Recruitment Process

    A consultation to gather feedback on the DPLH Graduate Recruitment Process More
    Opened 14 December 2018
  • Tourism in bushfire prone areas

    We are seeking your comment on a draft Position Statement: Tourism Land Uses in Bushfire Prone Areas. A Position Statement sets out the policy position of the Western Australian Planning Commission on a particular planning practice or matter. The draft Position Statement aims to facilitate tourism land uses that are consistent with local planning strategies and provide a decision-making framework to ensure consideration of bushfire risk that is appropriate to and cognisant of the use. More
    Opened 20 December 2018
  • Container Deposit Scheme Infrastructure

    A Container Deposit Scheme Infrastructure draft Position Statement (see related document below) has been developed and released for public comment. The draft statement has been prepared to support the roll-out of Western Australia's container deposit scheme in early 2020. The draft statement sets out how container deposit scheme infrastructure should be considered and assessed in the Western Australian planning system. More
    Opened 21 December 2018
  • Future Directions for the Shark Bay Regional Strategy

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released for public comment: the Future Directions for the Shark Bay Regional Strategy. The paper considers the current effective status of applicable components of the WAPC’s Shark Bay Regional Strategy (1997) in the context of the current planning framework. The WAPC will consider all submissions received during this public comment period. This process will assist the WAPC in determining an appropriate course for reviewing... More
    Opened 22 January 2019
  • Future Directions for the Ningaloo Coast Regional Strategy Carnarvon to Exmouth

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released for public comment: the Future Directions for the Ningaloo Coast Regional Strategy Carnarvon to Exmouth . The paper considers the current effective status of applicable components of the WAPC’s Ningaloo Coast Regional Strategy Carnarvon to Exmouth (2004) in the context of the current planning framework. The WAPC will consider all submissions received during this public comment period. This process... More
    Opened 22 January 2019
  • Claremont Showground Draft Management Plan

    The Royal Agricultural Society has submitted a draft Management Plan for the Claremont Showgrounds to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for its consideration. The draft Claremont Showground Management Plan (the draft plan) aims to support the continuation and enhancement of existing activities, guide the long-term development vision and provide a management and approval framework for the Claremont Showgrounds. The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) provides... More
    Opened 25 January 2019
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment 1347/57 - North Parkerville Urban Area

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme for land in the Shire of Mundaring. The amendment proposes to rezone approximately 18.66 hectares being portions of Lots 61 Roland Road and Lot 1001 Kilburn Road, Parkerville located to the south of the Clutterbuck Creek from the Rural zone to the Urban zone in the MRS. More
    Opened 26 February 2019
  • Heritage Act 2018 - Proclamation Regulations

    The Heritage Act 2018 (the Act) will replace the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990. Before the new Act can be proclaimed, a series of regulations must be approved by the Governor to ensure the new Act will have its intended effects (Heritage Regulations 2019, referred to as the 'proclamation regulations'). These proclamation regulations give further information for some of the key provisions of the Act. Once the Act is in active use there will be a period of review to... More
    Opened 5 March 2019
  • Greater Bunbury Region Scheme Amendment 0054/57

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS) in the City of Bunbury. The amendment proposes to rezone the lot from “Public Purpose – Special Uses” reserve to “Urban Deferred” zone. More
    Opened 6 March 2019
  • Review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 - Phase Two consultation

    After thorough analysis of the feedback received from Phase 1 of the public consultation process, together with a review of the legislation in other relevant jurisdictions, a new system has been designed to protect Aboriginal Heritage in Western Australia. The proposed new system aims to be equitable, efficient and consistent with modern heritage management best practice. Fundamentally, the new system: Recognises and respects Aboriginal people as owners... More
    Opened 7 March 2019
  • Revised draft Waterloo Industrial Park District Structure Plan

    The Western Australian Planning Commission-endorsed Greater Bunbury Strategy 2013 identified an area east of the existing suburb of Eaton as the major greenfield urban expansion area for Greater Bunbury, and confirmed the location of Waterloo / Paradise as a major greenfield industrial expansion area. A memorandum of understanding was signed in 2014 between the WAPC and the Shire of Dardanup to jointly progress planning for Wanju and Waterloo. The initial draft Wanju... More
    Opened 11 March 2019
  • Revised Draft Wanju District Structure Plan

    The Western Australian Planning Commission-endorsed Greater Bunbury Strategy 2013 identified an area east of the existing suburb of Eaton as the major greenfield urban expansion area for Greater Bunbury, and confirmed the location of Waterloo / Paradise as a major greenfield industrial expansion area. A memorandum of understanding was signed in 2014 between the WAPC and the Shire of Dardanup to jointly progress planning for Wanju and Waterloo. The initial draft Wanju... More
    Opened 11 March 2019
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment 1333/57 - Bush Forever Omnibus 1 (North)

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the Cities of Joondalup, Kalamunda, Swan and Wanneroo. The purpose of the amendment is to amend various Bush Forever area boundaries in the Perth Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) in relation to rationalisations of zones and reservations to match cadastral boundaries and generally to ensure the MRS is kept up-to-date as the... More
    Opened 26 March 2019
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment 1334/57 - Bush Forever Omnibus 2 (Central)

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) i s seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the Cities of Bayswater, Belmont, Canning, Melville, Nedlands, Perth, South Perth and Stirling, and the Towns of Bassendean and Mosman Park. The purpose of the amendment is to amend various Bush Forever area boundaries in the Perth Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) in relation to rationalisations of zones and reservations to... More
    Opened 26 March 2019
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment 1335/57 - Bush Forever Omnibus 3 (South)

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the Cities of Armadale, Cockburn, Gosnells, Kwinana and Rockingham and the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The purpose of the amendment is to amend various Bush Forever area boundaries in the Perth Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) in relation to rationalisations of zones and reservations to match cadastral boundaries and... More
    Opened 26 March 2019
  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1353/57 - Lot 33 Hopkinson Road, Cardup

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme for land in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The amendment proposes to rezone an approximately 118.4 ha area from the Rural zone to the Urban Deferred zone to facilitate future residential development, interspersed with public open space corridors, centred around a local centre and primary school. The WAPC ... More
    Opened 5 April 2019
  • Greater Bunbury Region Scheme amendment 0053/57 - Omnibus No 5 Anomalies amendment

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS) in the City of Bunbury, Shire of Dardanup and the Shire of Harvey. The amendment proposes to update various zones and reservations in the GBRS locality in relation to government and landowner proposals, rationalisation of zoning and reservation anomalies to match cadastral boundaries. More
    Opened 5 April 2019
  • Design WA Stage One - Stakeholder Engagement Survey

    Design WA Stage One was launched by the Minister for Planning on 18 February 2019. It includes: State Planning Policy 7.0 – Design of the Built Environment State Planning Policy 7.3 – Residential Design Codes Volume 2 – Apartments Design Review Guide Since then, the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage has collaborated extensively with various stakeholders to discuss the policies before they take effect on... More
    Opened 18 April 2019
  • Peel Region Scheme amendment 0461/41 - Lot 221 Lakes and parts of Lot 400 Paterson Road, Nambeelup

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking comment on a proposal to amend the Peel Region Scheme for land in the Shire of Murray. The amendment seeks to rezone 201 hectares at lot 221 and parts of lot 400, Paterson Road, Nambeelup, from rural to industrial zone More
    Opened 18 April 2019
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