Local Planning Policies Review

At the 17 September 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council endorsed the above-mentioned policies for public consultation. The policies were reviewed to align with recent changes in relevant planning legislation such as the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) and Residential Design Codes (R-Codes). The purpose of these changes was to improve planning process, reduce red tape and provide for better consistency between local governments.

Furthermore, the City also took the opportunity to correct errors or provide further clarification on some policy provisions. Maintaining Local Planning Policies ensures that development is in line with up-to-date planning practices and responsive to community needs.

The Local Planning Policies that were reviewed and are now open for public comment are:

• LP.01 Residential Development
• LP.02 Tree Retention and Planting – Development (Old Policy No. LP.09)
• LP.04 Child Day Care Premises in Residential Area (Old Policy No. LP.11)
• LP.05 Advertising Signs (Old Policy No. LP.07)
• LP.11 Public Consultation of Planning Proposals (Old Policy No. LP.02)

The City is also proposing to revoke the following Local Planning Policies:

• LP.04 – Exemptions from Development Approval
• LP.05 – Bentley Regeneration Design Guidelines
• LP.10 – Incentive-Based Development
• LP.12 – Outbuildings and Sea Containers in Residential Areas

Where can I find more information about the proposal?

More information on the proposal can be found under the tabs located on the right side of this page, and in the 17 September 2024 Ordinary Council Minutes (Item PD-006-24).

How can I comment?

Any comments you wish to make on the proposal are to be submitted by 5pm Monday 28 October 2024, through one of the following methods:

• On the City’s website: Use the submission form below
• By email: Via email to strategic.planning@canning.wa.gov.au
• By letter: In writing to Chief Executive Officer, Locked Bag 80, Welshpool 6986. Please quote “PL.P3.10”

Submissions on the proposal should include the name and address of the person making the submission, in order for the submission to be considered by the City. These details will not be made available to the public.

How can I find out more information?

For more information, or to receive this information in an alternative format, contact Amber Currie (Coordinator Strategic Planning) on 1300 422 664 or at strategic.planning@canning.wa.gov.au.