Local Planning Policy 3.7 - Cape to Cape Track Visual Protection
LOCAL PLANNING POLICY 3.7 – CAPE TO CAPE TRACK VISUAL PROTECTION
Project Overview:
Council at its meeting held on the 28 May 2025, consented to the advertising of draft Local Planning Policy 3.7 – Cape to Cape Track Visual Protection (LPP3.7).
Draft LPP3.7 aligns with the requirements of State Planning Policy 6.1 – Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge and seeks to provide a more robust level of protection for the unique ecological, social and landscape values of the policy area. Draft LPP3.7 supports new controls contained within draft Local Planning Scheme No. 22 (LPS22) and should be read in conjunction. Further information on LPS22 is available at yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/review-of-scheme-no21
The design elements proposed to be managed under draft LPP3.7 are:
- Building Height to minimise built form intrusion along the track view-shed.
- Site specific building setbacks informed by a Visual Impact Assessment.
- Vegetation protection to allow for retention to ensure consideration of maintaining screening and reducing visual prominence of the built form.
Draft LPP3.7 can be viewed in the Document Library on the right-hand side of this page and can be viewed at City offices, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton, viewable during office hours.
What’s next?
Draft Local Planning Policy 3.7 – Cape to Cape Track Visual Protection will be open for community consultation from 26 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. Following the community consultation period, it will be presented back to Council for final endorsement.
FAQ’S
What is a local planning policy?
Local planning policies are prepared under a local planning scheme. Their primary role is to guide development, outline acceptable development standards, and provide direction on how Local Governments are will likely to exercise discretion.
How can I have my say and what will happen to my comments?
The City is seeking community feedback on the draft Policy. Submissions received during the consultation period will be considered before a final policy is presented to Council for adoption.
What is State Planning Policy 6.1 Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge?
SPP6.1 provides the strategic planning framework for the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge. It ensures greater consistency between the City of Busselton and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River to give clear regional-level advice.
What is the importance of Visual Landscape Planning?
Visual landscape planning helps us to understand and articulate the character of a landscape and identify those features that contribute to scenic quality and sense of place.
What is a view-shed?
A view-shed is the geographical area visible from a specific point.
The findings of the Visual Impact Assessment as they relate to this policy can be found in the document library.
How will my feedback be considered?
All submissions received during the consultation period will be reviewed and considered by the City. A summary of submissions will be presented to Council for consideration at the time the final policy is presented.
Why is the consultation period running for an extended time?
Draft LPP3.7 supports the provisions proposed within the Special Control Area (SCA8) Cape to Cape Protection of draft Local Planning Scheme No. 22. It is intended to run the consultation concurrently with the draft scheme as both documents should be read in conjunction with the other.
Where can I find more information on Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 22?
Further information on Draft LPS22 including the scheme text, mapping and information sheets can be found at yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/review-of-scheme-no21
Both the Draft Local Planning Policy 3.7 – Cape to Cape Track Visual Protection and Draft LPS22 are being advertised concurrently, however separate submissions will be required if wishing to make a comment on both documents.
