Planning control areas

General Description

The Minister for Planning and Lands has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over portions of Mortimer Road between the Primary Regional Road reservation for Kwinana Freeway and the boundary between Lot 123 and Lot 301 Mortimer Road to the north, and Woolcoot Road to the south, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 1.8141/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 193 is intended to protect land identified for the future upgrade and widening of Mortimer Road.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Road purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 07 November 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose

General Description

The Minister for Planning and Lands has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Area 192, over land for Hutton Street (Hector Street West to Howe Street), Osborne Park as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.8275 and 1.8276.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 192 is intended to protect land for the future widening of Hutton Street in Osborne Park.

The WAPC considers that the Planning Control Area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads (ORR) purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 07 November 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration for Planning Control Area 191, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbered 1.8166.

Notice is hereby given that the Minister for Planning has approved the revocation of Planning Control Area 158, pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. The land requirements associated with this land are outlined in and protected by the above declared Planning Control Area 191.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 191 is intended to protect land identified for the Curtin Avenue connection to Stirling Highway and other associated upgrades.

The WAPC considers that the Planning Control Area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 09 September 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

The revocation of Planning Control Area 158 is effective on and from the date of this notice in the Government Gazette.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a Planning Control Area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration for Planning Control Area 190, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8193 and 1.8194.

Notice is hereby given that the Minister for Planning has approved the revocation of Planning Control Area 156, pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. The land requirements associated with this land are outlined in and protected by the above declared Planning Control Area 190.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 190 is intended to protect land required for the future upgrade, widening and extension of Rowley Road from Kwinana Freeway to Rockingham Road.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 09 September 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

The revocation of Planning Control Area 156 is effective on and from the date of this notice in the Government Gazette.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Area 189 as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8171 to 1.8173 (inclusive).

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 189 is intended to protect land identified for future widening and upgrading of Stock Road, Bullsbrook.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the identified properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being select gazettal date or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Area 188 as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8167 to 1.8170 (inclusive).

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 188 is intended to protect land identified for future widening and upgrading of Stakehill, Baldivis and Karnup Roads between the western boundary of Fletcher Road on Stakehill Road (lot 166) to the Kwinana Freeway.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the identified properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 09 September 2025 or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over land identified for the proposed Midland Freight Rail Realignment, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.8163, 1.8164 and 1.8165.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the Planning Control Area is to protect land that may be required for the future realignment of the Midland freight railway.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for railways in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 09 September 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Area 186 as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbered 3.2856.

Notice is hereby given that the Minister for Planning has approved the revocation of Planning Control Area 150, pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. The land requirements associated with this land are outlined in and protected by the above declared Planning Control Area 186.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 186 is intended to protect land identified for the Bullsbrook Intermodal Transport Facility.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the identified properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Railways in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 13 June 2025 or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

The revocation of Planning Control Area 150 is effective on and from the date of this notice in the Government Gazette.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration for Planning Control Area 185, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8142, 1.8143, 1.8144/1, 1.8145, 1.8146.

Notice is hereby given that the Minister for Planning has approved the revocation of Planning Control Area 153, pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. The land requirements associated with this land are outlined in and protected by the above declared Planning Control Area 185.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 185 is intended to protect land identified for the Canning Highway ultimate planning design concept.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 14 February 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

The revocation of Planning Control Area 153 is effective on and from the date of this notice in the Government Gazette being 14 February 2025.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration for Planning Control Area 184, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2844.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 184 is intended to protect land identified for the Paganoni Road realignment.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 17 January 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration for Planning Control Areas 183, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8139 and 1.8140.

Notice is hereby given that the Minister for Planning has approved the revocation of Planning Control Area 142, pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. The land requirements associated with this land are outlined in and protected by the above declared Planning Control Area 183.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 183 is intended to protect land identified for the Orrong Road ultimate planning design concept.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 29 November 2024, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

The revocation of Planning Control Area 142 is effective on and from the date of this notice in the Government Gazette.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose

Declaration of Planning Control Areas

181 – Naval Base (Cockburn Sound to Rockingham Road)

182 – Postans/Hope Valley (Rockingham Road to Clementi Road)

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Areas 181 and 182 for the proposed Westport port precinct and along Anketell Road, generally between Mandogalup and Rockingham Road, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8137 and 1.8138.

Notice is hereby given that the WAPC has resolved to revoke Planning Control Area 157 pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, and that the Minister for Planning has granted approval to the revocation. The land requirements outlined in PCA 157 have been superseded by those outlined in the above declared Planning Control Area 182.

Purpose of the Planning Control Areas

The Planning Control Areas are intended to protect the land required for the proposed Westport port precinct, including regional road and railways connections, and the Anketell Road West primary regional road corridor and railways connection. The WAPC considers that the Planning Control Areas are required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Port Installations, Railways and/or Primary Regional Roads (as applicable) in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. Further information is available on the Westport and Main Roads WA websites.

Duration and Effect

The declaration of Planning Control Areas 181 and 182 remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 9 July 2029, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a Planning Control Area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues. Further information regarding planning and approval requirements can be obtained by contacting the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at info@dplh.wa.gov.au.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and the portion of land so affected may be acquired by Main Roads WA on behalf of the Westport Project in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Please contact Main Roads WA (via Mr Gavin Ellery, 9323 4454, gavin.ellery@mainroads.wa.gov.au should you wish to discuss acquisition matters relating to land affected by PCA 181 or PCA 182.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Lot 99 Syros Court, Mindarie, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2836.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to preserve Lot 99 for public access along the high amenity foreshore of Mindarie Keys.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 05 July 2024, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over the land identified for the realignment of the existing freight railway, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2822/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the PCA is to protect the land required for railway and road realignment purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 22 December 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over the land identified for the realignment of the existing freight railway, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2821/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the PCA is to protect the land required for railway and road realignment purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 22 December 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over portions of West Coast Highway, Scarborough, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.8083, 1.8084 and 1.8085.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect the preferred planning design concept for a future upgrade of West Coast Highway from adverse development outcomes. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Stirling

General description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over land west of Swallow Hill Court and east of Warnbro Sound Avenue/Dampier Drive intersection as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 1.8047.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect land required for the proposed Dampier Drive extension as shown in the Perth and Peel@3.5million South Metropolitan Peel Sub-regional Planning Framework (2018). The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice its purpose until it may be reserved for an Other Regional Road and Primary Regional Road in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without a WAPC approval. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Rockingham, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Beckenham Station as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2797/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to facilitate development of the land for Railway purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this outcome.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 18 November 2022, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Gosnells

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Bennett Springs North (Marshall Road) as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2793/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The WAPC has identified that the land may be required for the following purposes as specified in Schedule 6 of the Planning and Development Act 2005:

• Civic and cultural amenity
• Parks and Recreation
• Schools
• Any associated car parking areas.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 18 November 2022, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Swan

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over portion of Whiteman Yanchep Highway (from Gnangara Road to north of Neaves Road) and the extension of Flynn Drive to Neaves Road as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.8023, 1.8024, 1.8025 and 1.8026.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the PCA is to protect lands required for the future Whiteman Yanchep Highway and Flynn Drive extension. The WAPC considers that the PCA is required over properties to ensure that no development occurs on this land which may prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved as Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 13 October 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the MRS for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Wanneroo
• City of Swan

Declaration of Planning Control Areas

168 - Mandogalup (Clementi Road to Kwinana Freeway)

169 - Anketell/Wandi (Kwinana Freeway to Battersby Road) (Amendment)

170 - Oakford West (Battersby Road to Thomas Road)

171 - Oakford Central (Thomas Road to Peverett Lane)

172 - Oakford East (Peverett Lane to Tonkin Highway)

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration for Planning Control Areas 168-172 along Anketell and Thomas Roads, generally between Mandogalup and Tonkin Highway, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8000/1, 1.8001/2, 1.8002/1, 1.8003/1 and1.8004/1.

Notice is hereby given that the WAPC has resolved to revoke Planning Control Area 161 pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, and that the Minister for Planning has granted approval to the revocation. The land requirements associated with the intersection of Thomas and Kargotich Roads are outlined in and protected by the above declared Planning Control Area 172.

Purpose of the Planning Control Areas

The Planning Control Areas are intended to protect the land required for the proposed Anketell/Thomas Road primary regional road corridor. The WAPC considers that the planning control areas are required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. Further information regarding the Anketell-Thomas Road Freight Corridor is available on the Westport website.

Duration and Effect

The declaration of Planning Control Areas 168-172 remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 17 March 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner. 

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues. Further information regarding planning and approval requirements can be obtained by contacting the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at info@dplh.wa.gov.au.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and the portion of land so affected may be acquired by Main Roads WA on behalf of the Westport Project in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose. Some general details are available at https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/your-property-and-region-schemes. 

Please contact Main Roads WA (via Mr Gavin Ellery, 9323 4454, gavin.ellery@mainroads.wa.gov.au) should you wish to discuss acquisition matters relating to land affected by a PCA.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Kwinana
• Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Charles Street, north of Carr Street and south of Green Street/Walcott Street in North Perth, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.7998 and 1.7999.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Charles Street is the subject of Planning Control Area No. 125, which is due to expire on 31 January 2022.  The declaration of Planning Control Area No. 167 will maintain the existing control measures over this area for a further five year period.  The extension of the existing PCA is required to allow the completion of the final design of Charles Street.  The Commission considers that the Planning Control Area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 10 December 2021, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Vincent

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over portions of Scarborough Beach Road (from Hinderwell Street to Odin Road and from King Edward Road to Main Street) as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.7994, 1.7995, 1.7996 and 1.7997.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect land for the future widening and improvement of the Scarborough Beach Road Other Regional Road reservation. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 28 September 2021, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Stirling
• City of Vincent

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area for the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.7989, 1.7990, 1.7991 and 1.7992.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to facilitate development of the land for Railway purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this outcome.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 24 June 2022, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Canning
• Town of Victoria Park

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to amend Planning Control Area 164 (PCA 164) which was originally declared to protect land required for the Byford Rail Extension project.

The amendment involves removing various lots (and portions of lots) that are no longer required to deliver the Byford Rail Extension project, with the revised affected area shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.8019/1, 1.8020/1 and 1.8021/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of amended PCA 164 is to facilitate development of the land for Railways and related public purposes. The WAPC considers that the amended Planning Control Area is required to ensure that no further development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose.

Duration and Effects

The amended Planning Control Area has effect from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette to 24 June 2027, or until revoked by the WAPC with the approval of the Minister.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a Planning Control Area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000, and in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
• City of Armadale

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Area (PCA) 163 over land required for Lloyd Street between Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Workshops Avenue as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.7987 and 1.7988.

Purpose

The purpose of the PCA is to protect the Lloyd Street southern alignment, which is intended to be a future Other Regional Road. Lloyd Street provided an important regional connection to Midland Activity Centre, Perth Airport, the Hazelmere, Kewdale and Forrestfield industrial areas. The WAPC considers that the new PCA is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS). 

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the MRS for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Swan, 2 Midland Square, Midland, WA 6056

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control areas for the Morley Ellenbrook Line (MEL) as shown on the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 3.2760, 3.2764, 3.2761, 3.2762, 3.2763, 3.2770 and 3.2769.

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to amend Planning Control Area 149 (PCA 149) originally declared to protect land required for delivery of the Morley Ellenbrook Line in Bennett Springs. The amendment involves removing a portion of Lot 624 Marshall Road, Bennett Springs that is no longer required to deliver the Morley Ellenbrook Line project,  in accordance with Part 7 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbered 3.2770/5.

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to amend Planning Control Area (PCA) 145. PCA 145 has previously been declared and amended to protect land required for the Morley Ellenbrook Line (MEL) at Malaga. The planning control area is now amended to excise a portion of Lot 811, the land east of Beechboro Road North, south of the MEL rail alignment and north of Marshall Road to remove the overlapping purposes of PCA 145 and PCA 174 and ensure alignment between the PCA boundaries, as shown on the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbered 3.2764/3.

For the purpose of PCA 145 the excised land is no longer required for the delivery of the MEL project, rail infrastructure or associated roads. The planning proposals for the exercised land align with the current protection purpose of PCA 174.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control areas is to facilitate development of the land for Railway purposes, and to allow the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The WAPC considers that the planning control areas are required to ensure that no development occurs which might prejudice this outcome.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 14 August 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Status

PCA 149 - Amended as of 02 February 2024
PCA 145 - Amended as of 22 September 2023

General Description

The Minister for Planning and Lands has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Area 2 for the Wilman Wadandi Highway (Bunbury Outer Ring Road), as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8147 to 1.8162 (inclusive).

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Planning Control Area 2 is intended to protect land identified for the Wilman Wadandi Highway (Bunbury Outer Ring Road).

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the identified properties to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Road Reservation in the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 18 July 2025, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme for a public purpose.