Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen Policy: consideration of highest and best use

Policy
Process for managing competing projects proposed for the same area of land
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We are committed to the development of large-scale renewable hydrogen projects and will work within the existing legislative framework and this policy when making relevant decisions.

This policy sets out a preferred, transparent and timely process for managing situations where there are competing projects proposed for the same area of land and the use of a Highest and Best Use Assessment in these cases.

Included is this document is: 

  • Scope
  • Legislative base
  • Other potential and existing land uses, rights and interested parties
  • 2 stages of land access
  • Hierarchy of processes
  • Highest and best use assessment