The East Wanneroo District Structure Plan (DSP) is a long-term vision for urban development in Perth’s north metropolitan corridor and is the culmination of extensive investigations and consultation with community, local and State government, and service providers.
The DSP guides future land uses, coordination of major community infrastructure, distribution of regional open space and the protection of environmental assets.
It sets out the obligations to be addressed by subsequent planning stages and provides the basis for the preparation of local structure plans.
Covering around 8,000 hectares, the DSP area will ultimately support the delivery of around 50,000 new dwellings, accommodating up to 150,000 people over the next 50 years.
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For more information, please contact the East Wanneroo project team at ewdsp@dplh.wa.gov.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan?
Show moreTaking in parts of Wanneroo, Mariginiup, Gnangara, Jandabup and Pinjar, the DSP ensures a coordinated development approach, so that future communities are well designed, with access to essential services and community infrastructure.
The DSP sets out the steps that need to take place to allow for rezoning and development to occur, and provides certainty for landowners to progress divestment or development of their landholdings.
What consultation was undertaken in developing the plan?
Show more- establishment of a Community Reference Group comprising 36 local representatives, who helped develop the vision and desired planning outcomes for the plan.
- a public comment period which attracted 454 submissions
- two local community information drop-in sessions
- collaboration with the Whadjuk Working Party, as part of South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council
- consultation with the City of Wanneroo, relevant State Government agencies and utilities providers
- direct engagement with many landowners and community groups.
What changes were made to the DSP following consultation?
Show more- inclusion of an additional high school site
- inclusion of additional text in respect of the management of water within the structure plan area
- precinct 11 has been moved from Stage 3 to Stage 1
- a change in description of the industrial precincts (23 and 24), increasing their flexibility to make them ‘employment areas’ where land uses are to be compatible with a Priority 3* water quality protection status
- removal of 19.8ha of land from the parkland notation in Precinct 8
- removal of a neighbourhood connector running north-south through Precinct 2
How and when will development take place?
Show moreThis includes the reservation of land under the Metropolitan Region Scheme for the provision of parklands, an improved transport network, high schools and regional sports facilities, and the rezoning of land from Urban Deferred or Rural to Urban.
Local Structure Plans will need to be submitted for each precinct before subdivision and development can proceed.
A district-wide infrastructure contribution plan will establish the timeframes for delivery of arterial roads, district level community facilities and wetland and foreshore management plans.
As at August 2025, the WAPC has endorsed local structure plans for precincts 7, 8 and 15.
How will new infrastructure be funded?
Show moreState Planning Policy 3.6 – Infrastructure Contributions explains this process in detail.
The East Wanneroo District Structure Plan (DSP) requires an infrastructure contribution plan to be prepared which will provide for the collection and disbursement of funds as land within the area is subdivided and developed.
The District Development Contribution Plan (DDCP) for East Wanneroo will help fund integrator arterial roads, district level community facilities and wetland and foreshore management plans for the five major lakes. When local structure plans are being prepared for individual precincts, a more localised infrastructure contribution plan may also be required to cater for the provision of local open space and drainage infrastructure.
The structure plan is divided into precincts. What role do precincts have in planning and development for this district?
Show moreLocal structure plans are required for precincts where there is a change to the current land use. These plans will need to demonstrate how the new land use and character for each precinct will be delivered and will require approval by the WAPC before subdivision and development can occur.
The district structure plan shows that my land will be affected by a new regional reservation. What does this mean?
Show moreThe land can remain in private ownership until it is needed for its reserved purpose. At the time of acquisition, an independent land valuer will carry out a valuation of the land to be acquired. The details of this process are explained in detail in the leaflet: Your Property and the Metropolitan Region Scheme.
My land is currently zoned Urban Deferred in the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan. What does this mean?
Show moreUrbanisation of the area is expected to occur with the extension of existing water, wastewater and electricity services from the serviced urban areas to the west. This means that the areas zoned Urban Deferred are likely to be developed in advance of areas which are currently zoned Rural.
How is the natural environment protected under the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan?
Show moreThe plan proposes to create an additional 280 hectares of parks and recreation reserves, meaning that over 80 per cent of the area’s native vegetation will be protected. Most of the area’s wetlands are expected to be retained and integrated as part of the drainage network as development occurs, enabling their biodiversity values to be restored and enhanced.
Planned parklands will be centred around five existing lakes, with links connecting the parklands with landscaped boulevards and adjacent development.
Collectively, this network of “parkland links” allows for pedestrian and cyclist movement through the area and provision of a mature tree canopy.
As subsequent planning for each precinct takes place, it is anticipated there will be further opportunities to identify vegetation suitable for retention within public open space areas and in road reserves.
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