East Wanneroo – Road planning and land protection

The East Wanneroo District Structure Plan (EWDSP) is a long-term plan guiding how East Wanneroo will grow over the coming decades, including future housing, infrastructure and major roads.

Last updated: 3 June 2026

As part of this plan, a network of future regional and district roads has been identified to support growing communities and traffic needs.

To make sure these roads can be delivered in the future, some land is now being identified and protected through planning measures.

1. Plan (EWDSP)

The East Wanneroo District Structure Plan identifies:

Where future communities will grow.
Where major roads and infrastructure will be needed.

2. Protect land (now)

Planning tools like Planning Control Areas are used to:

Identify land needed for those future roads.
Ensure new development does not prevent future infrastructure.

3. Deliver infrastructure (future)

As planning progresses:

Roads are further designed.
Land may be acquired if required.
Infrastructure is delivered in stages over time.

How this relates to the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan.

This work is one step in implementing the EWDSP.

The EWDSP identifies where future regional and district roads will be needed.
This process identifies the land required for those roads.
Planning tools (like Planning Control Areas) are used to protect that land while planning continues and as development emerges.

This ensures that:

Future infrastructure can be delivered efficiently.
Communities are well-connected.
Planning decisions made today support long-term outcomes.

What you need to know

Some properties in East Wanneroo may be affected by future road widening or upgrades.
If approved by the Minister, a Planning Control Area (PCA) may be applied to protect land for these future roads.
This is early planning only, and minimal road construction or development is expected in the short or medium term however, major roads take time to plan and deliver and need land to be set aside well in advance.

Why is land being protected now?

The EWDSP plans for significant growth in East Wanneroo.

Major roads take time to plan and deliver and need land to be set aside well in advance.

No land is actively being acquired at this stage, however, land will be acquired or set aside as development progresses across the DSP area or on an ‘as-required’ basis.

Protecting land early:

Avoids development occurring in areas needed for future roads.
Reduces future disruption to landowners and communities.
Supports coordinated delivery of infrastructure over time.

What is a Planning Control Area (PCA)?

A PCA is a temporary planning measure for a specified purpose under the Planning and Development Act 2005. After landowners have been informed of the intention to establish a PCA, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) will consider the proposal and make a recommendation to the Minister for Planning.

If approved, it:

Allows the Western Australian Planning Commission to assess development proposals in affected areas.
Ensures land needed for future roads is not impacted by new development.
Remains in place while longer-term planning (such as scheme amendments and detailed design) continues.

What does this mean for my property?

The impact depends on how future road designs affect your land.

In most cases:

You can continue to own and use your property.
Proposals for permanent development within the area identified as a PCA may require planning approval to ensure acceptability.
Future changes may be required if land is ultimately needed for a road.
Proposals to subdivide will still be subject to assessment and determination from the Western Australian Planning Commission.

To view your property, refer to the road plans listed below.

Will my land be acquired?

Not at this stage.

A PCA is being used to identify and protect land that may be needed for future road upgrades. It does not mean your land will be acquired now.
If land is needed in the future:
- It will be subject to further planning and detailed design.
- Affected landowners will be contacted directly.
- Compensation may be payable in accordance with the relevant legislation.

When will this happen?

The PCA (if approved) will apply for a period of up to five years while planning progresses.
Road upgrades and any land acquisition are long-term and staged over time. This is dependent on the rate of new development.