Review of Local Planning Scheme No. 21

Following a direction from the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) and decision of Council in April 2023, the City is currently finalising a new planning scheme to replace Local Planning Scheme No. 21 (LPS21). Local planning schemes are the rule books that guide development in a local government area. To best address the challenges of the future, the City requires a modern and flexible planning framework able to respond to the evolving needs and growth of the community.

Following an extensive drafting process, the first draft version of Local Planning Scheme No. 22 will be presented to Council in October 2024 for consent to advertise.

Local Planning Scheme No. 22 uses the required format and standards established by the State government for greater consistency with other planning schemes in the region. We have also simplified development standards and strengthened where necessary to best protect the values that make the City such a special place to live.

The drafting of the new Scheme has been a complex and ongoing process that will require further input from Council and the local community through the consultation period prior to finalisation.

Subject to the consent of Council and subsequent review by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) on behalf of the Minister for Planning, the draft planning Scheme is intended to be available for public feedback in early 2025. Further information and updates on the new scheme will be made available as progress continues.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER