Local Planning Scheme No. 22

At its Ordinary Council Meeting on 28 May 2025, Council approved draft Local Planning Scheme No. 22 (LPS22) for consent to advertise. In line with the Council Plan 2024-2034, the draft scheme supports the City’s ongoing commitment to plan for sustainable growth and development, while retaining and enhancing our unique character, identity and lifestyle.

Initially presented to Council in October and December 2024, the draft Scheme underwent further refinement through a series of workshops with Elected Members to ensure it reflects the current and future needs of the Busselton community. The draft Scheme will now be referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for review and approval, a statutory process which is expected to take a minimum of three months.

Once the draft Scheme receives consent from the Minister for Planning, it will be formally advertised for public comment for a minimum of three months. This will allow the City to undertake extensive community consultation, providing opportunity for community to be informed and provide their valuable feedback.

Following community consultation, the revised LPS22 incorporating community feedback, will be presented to Council for determination. Following Council’s decision, the LPS22 will be sent to the WA Planning Commission and will need approval from the Minister of Planning before implementation, which is expected to take place in late 2026.

TONY NOTTLE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER