This document is an overview of the planning system in Western Australia. It is intended to be of use to anyone with an interest in urban planning, land use or development.
Documents
Introduction to the Planning System
Overview of Western Australian planning system
Development - WAPC
Development - Local government
Improvement plan
Improvement scheme
Local interim development order
Local planning scheme Activity Centre Plans
Local planning scheme Local Development Plan
Local planning scheme structure plans
Planning Control Area
Process for amendments to local planning schemes flowchart
Process for basic amendments to local planning schemes flowchart
Process for complex amendments to local planning schemes flowchart
Process for preparation or adoption of new local planning schemes flowchart
Process for standard amendments to local planning schemes flowchart
Regional interim development order
Region scheme preparation and substantial major amendment
Region scheme minor amendment
State planning policy
Statutory planning framework
Strategic planning framework
Flow chart of subdivision process
Development - Development Assessment Panels
