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  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1321/57 - Anstey Road East Precinct

    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. The amendment proposes to rezone approximately 65 hectares from Rural to Urban in the MRS to facilitate further planning and enable the future development of the amendment area for primarily residential purposes. The WAPC certifies that, in its opinion, the proposed amendment does not constitute a... More
    Closed 1 September 2017

  • Guidelines for the Lifting of Urban Deferment

    The WAPC’s Guidelines for the Lifting of Urban Deferment specify the requirements to be met before the WAPC will agree to land being transferred from urban deferred to the urban zone in a region planning scheme. The WAPC has endorsed a draft update to the November 2007 Guidelines for public comment. The key changes include: References inserted to the Peel Region Scheme; Greater Bunbury Region Scheme; and the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015... More
    Closed 29 September 2017

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1328/57 - Hazelmere Enterprise Area Structure Plan - Precinct 7

    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 of Swan. The amendment proposes to rezone approximately 37.8 ha from the Rural zone to the Industrial zone in the MRS. The area includes a portion of the Stirling Crescent Road reserve and various properties bounded by Talbot Road to the south, Great Eastern Highway Bypass to the north and the Roe Highway to the east. ... More
    Closed 30 October 2017

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1322/57 - Flynn Drive other regional roads reserve review

    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 of Wanneroo. The amendment proposes to transfer approximately 3.76 hectares of land in the City of Wanneroo to Other Regional Roads (ORR) reservation and 0.32 hectares from ORR to Parks and Recreation reservation in the MRS. The WAPC certifies that, in its opinion, the proposed amendment does not constitute a substantial... More
    Closed 10 November 2017

  • Greater Bunbury Region Scheme Amendment 0050/57 - Lot 1 and Part Lot 9000 Boyanup-Picton Road, Picton East

    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 and the Shire of Dardanup. The amendment proposes to rezone Lot 1 and Part of Lot 9000 Boyanup-Picton Road, Picton East from Rural Zone and Regional Open Space Reserve to Industrial Deferred Zone under the GBRS. More
    Closed 21 November 2017

  • Greater Bunbury Region Scheme Planning Proposal for Lot 101, Halifax Drive, Davenport

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) seeks comment on a planning proposal for Lot 101, Halifax Drive, Davenport. The proposal is for the installation of one 30m monopole and associated development for the use as/of a telecommunications facility. More
    Closed 14 December 2017

  • Draft Planned or Managed Retreat Guidelines

    Draft Planned or Managed Retreat Guidelines have been formulated to assist decision-makers in implementing such a strategy in response to coastal hazards. The Guidelines explain the mechanisms available to achieve this. More
    Closed 15 December 2017

  • State Planning Policy 5.4 Road and Rail Noise

    State Planning Policy 5.4 Road and Rail Noise and associated guidelines (SPP 5.4) is the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) policy for minimising the impact of road and rail noise on noise-sensitive land uses; and protecting the functionality of the State’s key transport corridors. More
    Closed 15 December 2017

  • Draft Leeuwin Naturaliste Sub-regional Planning Strategy

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on the draft Leeuwin Naturaliste Sub-regional Planning Strategy. The Strategy is an overarching planning document that guides the future planning and development of all the land within the local government areas of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River and the City of Busselton. The Strategy seeks to ensure that growth and development is well planned, reflects the current government positions, state planning... More
    Closed 15 December 2017

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme 1330/57 - Hamilton Hill High School Site

    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. The amendment proposes to transfer approximately 11.9 hectares of land in Hamilton Hill from the Public Purposes (High School) reservation to the Urban zone. The WAPC certifies that, in its opinion, the proposed amendment does not constitute a substantial alteration to the MRS. More
    Closed 19 January 2018

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1329/57 - Henley Brook Urban Precinct

    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 Swan. The amendment proposes to rezone approximately 262.82 hectares from the Rural zone to the Urban zone in the MRS. The WAPC certifies that, in its opinion, the proposed amendment does not constitute a substantial alteration to the MRS. More
    Closed 19 January 2018

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1331/57 - Rosehill Waters

    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 of Swan. The amendment proposes to rezone portions of Lots 200 and 9000 West Parade, South Guildford from the Rural to the Urban zone and to transfer a 1.3 hectare portion of Lot 200 West Parade, South Guildford from the Rural zone to the Parks and Recreation reservation to facilitate a land exchange with a... More
    Closed 2 February 2018

  • Draft Guilderton to Kalbarri Sub-regional Planning Strategy

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on the draft Guilderton to Kalbarri Sub-regional Planning Strategy. The Strategy is an overarching planning document that guides the future planning and development of the coastal lands within the local government areas of the Shires of Gingin, Dandaragan, Coorow, Carnamah, Irwin and Northampton and the City of Greater Geraldton. The Strategy seeks to ensure that growth and development is well planned, reflects... More
    Closed 5 February 2018

  • State Planning Policy 4.1 Industrial Interface

    State Planning Policy 4.1 Industrial Interface (SPP 4.1) is the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) policy that guides planning decisions that will protect the long term future operation of Industry and Infrastructure facilities by avoiding encroachment from sensitive land uses and promoting compatible land uses. More
    Closed 21 February 2018

  • Shenton Park Improvement Scheme - Draft Policies - Provision of Public Art/Signage

    The Shenton Park Hospital Redevelopment Improvement Scheme was gazetted 17 January 2017 and is now the operative planning scheme for the former hospital site. The local planning schemes (City of Nedlands and City of Subiaco) and the Metropolitan Region Scheme now cease to apply for the area of the Improvement Scheme site. The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking comment on the following proposed policies relating to the Shenton Park Improvement Scheme: ... More
    Closed 12 March 2018

  • Maylands Brickworks Reactivation

    The Heritage Works program within the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage aims to bring vacant or underused State or local government-owned heritage buildings back to active use. Working collaboratively with the City of Bayswater, the program is seeking to reactivate the former Maylands Brickworks heritage buildings, owned by the City. It is important that we understand community views on the proposed reactivation of the site, especially the... More
    Closed 16 March 2018

  • Development Control policies 1.1, 1.2, 1.7, 2.5 and 5.1

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the following Development Control policies: Development Control Policy 1.1 Subdivision of land - general principles Development Control Policy 1.2 Development control - general principles Development Control Policy 1.7 General road planning Development Control Policy 2.5 Special Residential zones Development Control Policy 5.1 Regional roads (vehicular access) The draft... More
    Closed 23 March 2018

  • Greater Bunbury Region Scheme Amendment 0051-57

    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/reserve various lots in Jubilee Road and Jeffrey Road, Glen Iris which would result in an Urban zone / Regional Open Space reserve ‘swap’. The zone/reserve ‘swap’ involves rezoning of approximately 8.25ha of currently Urban zoned land to Regional Open Space reserve and approximately... More
    Closed 17 April 2018

  • Local Planning Strategies Bushfire Assessment Requirements

    State Planning Policy 3.7: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (SPP3.7) is the overarching policy for planning control and guidance in bushfire prone areas. The associated Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas provide detailed guidance on the application of SPP3.7. The fact sheet aims to articulate the different issues faced by local governments and how a bushfire assessment should be undertaken as part of the preparation of a local planning strategy. More
    Closed 11 May 2018

  • Draft Position Statement for Housing on Lots less than 100m2

    Interest in providing lots less than 100m2 and associated single houses is increasing in Western Australia. The draft Position Statement provides interim guidance for the location and development of houses on lots less than 100m2 and an implementation mechanism to ensure a consistent application across the State. This can assist in providing greater housing affordability, create dwelling diversity and choice and facilitate ‘downsizing’ opportunities. More
    Closed 14 May 2018

  • Managing Heritage Information in Local Government

    Thank you for agreeing to take part in this survey. The Heritage Council of Western Australia (HCWA) believes it is vitally important that anyone with an interest in property can easily access a reliable and centralised database that contains information regarding heritage properties, and in particular, statutory heritage listings such as the State Register and Heritage Lists (HLs). HCWA is seeking to promote and improve its inHerit database to serve this function. This survey seeks to... More
    Closed 16 May 2018

  • Review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972

    The review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 is a priority of the State Government. It is important that we understand stakeholder views on the review of the Act, so we can identify amendments to deliver modern legislation that operates in a way that meets the needs of all stakeholders. This is the initial opportunity for you to contribute to the review of the Act. Other opportunities for input will be provided over the next six months. The questions in this survey are not intended... More
    Closed 1 June 2018

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Major Amendment 1313/41 – Midland Freight Rail Realignment

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) seeks to transfer approximately 18 hectares from the Rural and Industrial zones and the Public Purpose and Parks and Recreation reservations to the Railways and Primary Regional Road reservations. The amendment will provide for the potential future realignment of the Midland freight rail line to improve amenity and accessibility with the Midland strategic metropolitan centre. More
    Closed 22 June 2018

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Major Amendment 1332/41 – Swan Valley Omnibus 1

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) WAPC is seeking public comment on three proposals to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the City of Swan: Lot 33 Padbury Avenue, Millendon - to transfer 6.50hectares and a portion of the Padbury Avenue road reserve from Parks and Recreation to the Rural zone. Lot 102 Harrow Street, West Swan - to transfer 3.29 hectares from Public Purposes - Commonwealth Government reservation to the Rural zone. ... More
    Closed 22 June 2018

  • Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

    The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and the Western Australia Planning Commission (WAPC) are seeking feedback on their draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2023, particularly the identified barriers and strategies. In their primary role of planning for future communities and improving the quality of life of all Western Australians, the department and WAPC aim to meet the needs of customers with disability, their carers and families. More
    Closed 2 July 2018

  • Modernising WA's Planning System: Green Paper

    The Minister for Planning has commissioned an independent review of the planning system to identify ways to make it more efficient, open and understandable to everyone. The Green Paper outlines the challenges in the planning system and proposes five key reform areas. More
    Closed 20 July 2018

  • Greater Bunbury Region Scheme - DAPs proposal - Step Up Step Down Facility

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking comment on a Development Assessment Panel planning proposal at Lot 54 Vittoria Road, Glen Iris. The proposal is for the construction of a Step Up Step Down facility for the Mental Health Commission. The purpose of the facility is to provide a step up/step down model of service, aiming to prevent or reduce hospital admissions by providing an alternative community based service. Access to the service is time limited... More
    Closed 26 July 2018

  • Draft Position Statement on Renewable Energy Facilities

    The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released a draft position statement on renewable energy facilities for public comment. The draft statement outlines key planning and environmental considerations for the location, siting and design of renewable energy facilities. It aims to facilitate appropriate development of renewable energy facilities while minimising any potential impact upon the environment and valued landscapes. It also encourages informed public... More
    Closed 27 July 2018

  • Swan Valley Planning Review

    Comments are invited on the Report to the Minister for Planning: an independent review of Swan Valley planning, prepared by John Kobelke for the Minister for Planning. Mr Kobelke was appointed in August 2017 to independently review the planning framework for the Swan Valley. He met with more than 50 Swan Valley community stakeholders and various agencies in one-on-one consultations and oversaw a survey of Swan Valley landowners and residents which received 628 responses. ... More
    Closed 30 August 2018

  • Metropolitan Region Scheme Minor Amendment 1342/57 – Eric Singleton Reserve and Environs

    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 Bayswater. This amendment proposes to transfer approximately 26.65 hectares of land in Bayswater from the Urban zone to the Parks and Recreation reservation. The amendment is proposed to facilitate the protection of wetlands and land with identified areas of environmental significance, as outlined in the WAPC... More
    Closed 31 August 2018
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