The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released the draft State Planning Policy 3.7: Bushfire (SPP 3.7) and Planning for Bushfire Guidelines (Guidelines) for public comment.
Significant changes have been made that address concerns raised by key stakeholders, including state and local government agencies, and industry representatives, about implementation issues associated with the 2015 policy.
Draft SPP 3.7 and the Guidelines incorporate a contemporary best-practice...More
The amendment proposes to transfer approximately 15.69 ha in Whiteman from the Parks and Recreation reservation to the Public Purposes - Special Uses reservation in the MRS. The amendment also zones 1.72 ha to the Urban zone in order to provide for the widening of Marshall Road and align with the abutting zoning.
The amendment will facilitate the development of a new screen production facility following development approval being issued.
The WAPC certifies that, in its opinion, the...More
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the City of Fremantle
The amendment seeks to rezone approximately 23.93 ha in North Fremantle from the Industrial zone to the Urban Deferred zone and Parks and Recreation reserve in the MRS.
The intent of the amendment is to facilitate redevelopment of the site for primarily mixed-use commercial and residential...More
The application proposes a conversion of a portion of the existing shed to ‘food and beverage production’ and the growing of vines.
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Site and shed plans
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The proposal is for an Ancillary Dwelling with a floor area of 168.67m² (inclusive of alfresco/verandah and garage).
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The proposal is for telecommunications infrastructure, in the form of a
mobile telephone base station. The proposal consists of a 35m
monopole and square headframe, outdoor equipment unit, and a 2.5m
high chain-link security fence.
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The development application proposes a wind farm with 18 turbines, a permanent substation, an operations and maintenance building and incidental infrastructure. (image: Artist impression only)
Address: Multiple lots in Broomehill West, Lumeah and Borderdale
Local Governments: Shires of Kojonup and Broomehill-Tambellup
Value: $200m
Great Southern residents: Department planners will be available in Kojonup and Tambellup on May 16 and 17 to answer questions about this...More
The proposal seeks approval for telecommunications infrastructure, in the form of a mobile telephone base station.
The proposal consists of a 30m monopole and triangular headframe, ground-based equipment (shelter and cabinets), and a 2.4m high galvanised mesh security fence.
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This development proposes the addition of a lean-to structure to an existing shed at 58 Forest Road, Henley Brook.
The application proposes a variation to the minimum side setback requirement. The prescribed minimum setback is 15 metres and the application proposes a setback of 1 metre.
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Proposed Development Drawings
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The application proposes the construction of an ‘Ancillary Dwelling – Rural’, and a second driveway/crossover to Bromley Road.
The proposal seeks a variation in the Swan Valley Planning Scheme No.1, Schedule 5 provisions that specifies an ancillary dwelling - rural is to be located behind the single house and screened from view from primary and secondary (where applicable) streets.
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Proposed Development Plans
Site Plan
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The proposal is for two (2) sheds with a total area of 192m 2 . Each shed is 96m 2 (16m in length x 6m in width) and 4.2m in height.
Proposed site plan
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Proposed Development Plans
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The Action Plan for Planning Reform (Action Plan) includes goals, initiatives and actions aimed at making local planning schemes more consistent and legible, and improving associated guidance. To achieve these objectives, work to improve the consistency of the use of land use terms (and associated definitions), zones, and reserves in local planning schemes across the State, and land use permissibility and development requirements in commercial 1 and industrial 2 type zones in the Perth and...More
This consultation has closed. More information about this amendment application can be found on the DPLH website .
The amendment application proposes extending by 24 months the period by which the approved development must be substantially commenced. No other changes to the approved development are proposed.
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The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on the following draft Improvement Scheme Policies and Design Guidelines for the Ocean Reef Marina:
Improvement Scheme Policy No. 1 – Provision of Public Art
Improvement Scheme Policy No. 2 – Public Realm and Landscape Master Plan Policy
Improvement Scheme Policy No. 3 – Stage 1 Parking Policy
Stage 1 Residential Precinct Design Guideline
Marine Enterprise Precinct Design...More
A draft Operational Policy 1.12 – Planning Proposals Adjoining Regional Roads in Western Australia (the draft) is now open for public comment.
The draft updates the Development control policy 1.7-General road planning (June 1998) and the Development control policy 5.1 – Regional roads vehicular access (June 1998) and aims to provide decision makers, proponents, and the community with a consistent policy approach to land use planning for proposals adjoining regional roads in Western...More
As part of the implementation of the State Government’s planning reform agenda, work has progressed to develop a more consistent approach, improve outcomes, and enhance guidance relating to non-residential car parking within precincts, activity centres, industrial zones and land zoned Service Commercial across local government areas in the Perth and Peel region.
Draft guidance has been developed to support local governments in an immediate review of car parking rates in their locality....More
Refurbishment of a first floor bathroom within Boronia House (formerly Freeman House).
The proposed development comprises:
removal of existing steel stairs and handrail unit
removal of existing fire exit door including frame
removal of existing bathroom windows and return to brick surrounds
removal of existing timber doors and window to internal stair landing and install new fire door and infill brick surrounds
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The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), has received an amended North Stoneville Structure Plan in accordance with State Administrative Tribunal Orders made on 4 November 2022. Further information and background to the amended structure plan is available at: https://www.wa.gov.au/north-stoneville
The amended structure plan proposes a new townsite within the Perth Hills, providing for approximately 1,000 new...More
Construction of new dwelling and conversion of existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation
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Existing dwelling
Proposed development plans
Proposed residence colours
Proposed site plan
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The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend Swan Valley Planning Scheme No. 1.
The Amendment No.4 proposes to:
Insert Additional Use No.15 (A15) over Lot 210 (No. 3003) West Swan Road, Caversham.
Amend Schedule 2 – Additional uses to include the following provisions relating to A15:
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Description of land
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The Western Australian Planning Commission is seeking comment on a development application from MetCONNX relating to the construction of the proposed Viaduct for the Byford Rail Extension project.
The development application will be determined by the Commission in accordance with section 116 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.
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Byford Rail Extension Viaduct Development Application
Appendix B - Certificate of Titles
Appendix C - Site Plan
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The application proposes the construction of a shed on Lot 98 (No. 58) Park Street, Henley Brook. The area of the proposed shed is 405m2 (9m x 45m) and the height is 5.79m.
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Proposed elevations
Proposed floor plan
Proposed site plan
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This is an application for a retrospective approval of various unapproved structures associated with the existing food and beverage operation on the site.
Nine (9) sea containers (retrospective approval);
Shade dome structure over the sea containers (retrospective approval);
Four (4) sheds (retrospective approval); and
Two (2) transportable buildings (retrospective approval).
Proposed development perspective...More
This application proposes upgrades to existing on-site effluent system and increase in capacity of patrons and staff at Lot 102 No. 9861 West Swan Road, Henley Brook.
Increase of premises capacity from 245 patrons and 15 staff, to 490 patrons and 30 staff; and
Upgrades to the existing on-site effluent disposal system.
Aerial view of the site
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Site Plan
Proposed Development Plans - On-Site...More
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the City of Belmont.
The amendment proposes to transfer approximately 1.53 hectares of land in Ascot from the Parks and Recreation reservation to the Urban zone in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS). The proposed Urban zoning will facilitate further planning to provide for the future development of part of the amendment area...More
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
Notice of Assessment
The Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) will assess Aboriginal Heritage Place ID 39191 (Warnangura (Cape Range) Cultural Precinct), at its meeting on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
ID 39191 (Warnangura (Cape Range) Cultural Precinct) has importance and significance as a cultural precinct encompassing Cape Range Peninsula.
Map of Warnangura
Property owners with land interests that adjoin or intersect any...More
The application proposes the construction of a shed and stable on Lot 301 (No. 76) William Street, Herne Hill.
The proposed shed is setback distance of 20m to the eastern lot boundary and 88m from William Street. The area of the proposed shed is 600m 2 (40m x 15m) and t he height is 6.4m.
The proposed stable is setback distance of 20m to the eastern lot boundary. The area of the proposed stable is 303m 2 (30.3m x 10m) and the height is 5.6m.
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Place Map - Dandalup River.
The Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) will assess Aboriginal heritage place ID 27937, being the Dandalup River, at its meeting on 14 April 2023. The Dandalup River has importance and significance due to having mythological association with a mythical Water Serpent and the Dreaming.
Property owners with land interests that adjoin or intersect any part of the Dandalup River are invited to provide comments that may be relevant to the...More
The proposal is for retrospective approval for front porch, rear patio, rear store room, limestone retaining wall and 2 x steel sheds.
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Proposed Elevations - Porch, Patio, Store Room and Retaining Wall.PDF
Proposed Elevations - Shed.PDF
Proposed Floor Plan - Porch, Patio, Store Room and Retaining Wall_2.PDF
Proposed Floor Plan - Shed.PDF
Proposed Site Plan.PDF
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