On 28 May 2025, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) resolved to prepare an improvement scheme over land subject to Improvement Plan No. 45: Redcliffe Station Precinct.
The Department of Planning, Lands, and Heritage (the Department) has prepared the draft Redcliffe Station Precinct Improvement Scheme (the draft scheme) which is being considered for approval to advertise.
The draft scheme builds on previous strategic planning work undertaken by the City of Belmont and will zone land for desired land uses and establish residential densities that will integrate with the existing area, while making use of the train station infrastructure. It will also provide the regulations to guide future development and attract investment around the station to contribute to housing and employment opportunities for the local community.
Additionally, the draft scheme proposes a design concept to transform the Southern Main Drain to ensure environmental and recreation benefits in the area, and attract investment.
When finalised, the improvement scheme will support the creation of a vibrant, contemporary transit-oriented development that may include a mix of land uses and will include a diverse range of housing types.
The Government has already made a significant investment and commitment to regenerate the station precinct. Redcliffe station connects Perth Airport with the western part of the metropolitan area and has the advantage of being adjacent to major road infrastructure upgrades such as the recently completed Tonkin Gap project.
Located on the Airport Line, the Redcliffe Station Precinct will support the State Government’s strategic objectives for the development of land near existing and proposed train stations. It will also contribute to the growth of Perth and the creation of housing opportunities.
Next Steps
The Department has prepared the draft Redcliffe Station Precinct Improvement Scheme on behalf of the WAPC.
Following the Environmental Protection Authority review and the Minister's approval, the draft improvement scheme is being advertised to seek comments from community and stakeholders.
To provide your comments and for more information about the draft scheme, please visit our Have your say, WA! website.
Consultation closes 4 March 2026.
Ministerial Statements
- Fast track for housing around train station precincts - 16 November 2025
- Joint Media Statement - Tonkin Gap officially complete - 30 July 2024
- New homes in the pipeline through $55 million water investment - 2 May 2023
- Redevelopment of Redcliffe Station Precinct a step closer - 2 December 2022
- Housing Diversity Pipeline to boost social housing and support jobs - 18 February 2022
Frequently asked questions
Show moreWhat is an improvement scheme?
An Improvement scheme is a statutory planning scheme similar to a local planning scheme, focusing on the area identified in an improvement plan. An improvement scheme zones and reserves land; and contains development control provisions for the scheme area. An improvement scheme comes into effect when it is approved and published in the Government Gazette. Once in effect, it overrides the local and region planning schemes in the improvement scheme area.
The WAPC will become the responsible planning authority for subject area; however, it may delegate these powers to other bodies, including the local government.
How does the Redcliffe Station Precinct Improvement Scheme relate to Improvement Plan 45?
Improvement Plan 45 was gazetted on 2 December 2022. The purpose of Improvement Plan 45 is to:
- enable the WAPC to undertake all steps to advance the planning and development of Redcliffe Station Precinct as provided for under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Act 2005;
- establish the strategic planning and development intent for Redcliffe Station Precinct;
- authorise the preparation of an Improvement Scheme for Redcliffe Station Precinct; and
- provide the objectives of the improvement scheme.
What are the objectives of the draft improvement scheme?
The objectives of the improvement scheme are as follows:
- to plan for the establishment of a vibrant and contemporary transit-oriented development that includes an appropriate mix of uses including a diverse range of housing;
- to provide for a range of non-residential uses in appropriate locations which include retail and commercial uses to support the employment needs of the local community and equitable access to goods, as well as the economic development of the area;
- to provide high quality, functional public open space for local amenity and to meet the recreational needs of the community;
- to provide an appropriate design response to drainage integrated with public open space;
- to achieve high-quality built form and public place design;
- to manage interface between future development within the precinct and future development within the adjacent Perth Airport Estate;
- to facilitate co-ordinated infrastructure planning and delivery;
- to facilitate land use activities that can respond to the planned development of the scheme area over time;
- to provide for the provision of a safe, integrated and efficient movement network that prioritises public transport, pedestrians and cyclists; and
- to facilitate the development of the precinct in a coordinated manner.
What is the structure of an improvement scheme?
An improvement scheme generally comprises the scheme text and maps, a scheme report and where relevant, technical appendices, which will together provide a statutory planning framework to advance development and subdivision.
How can I make comment on the draft Scheme?
Following the approval of the Minister for Planning to advertise the draft Scheme, it will be advertised to seek feedback from community and stakeholders.
If you have any query in the meantime, please write to us at
redcliffestationprecinct@dplh.wa.gov.au or call 6551 8002.
You can also register on Have your Say WA page.
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