The policy will be supplemented by more detailed planning policies on particular natural resources matters that require additional information and guidance. These supplementary policies may also be statements of planning policy and should be implemented in conjunction with this policy.
The objectives of the policy are to:
- Integrate environment and natural resource management with broader land use planning and decision-making.
- Protect, conserve and enhance the natural environment.
- Promote and assist in the wise and sustainable use and management of natural resources.
Related Policies
State planning policies
Show more- 2.1 - Peel-Harvey coastal plain catchment - Feb 1992
- 2.2 - Gnangara groundwater protection - Aug 2005
- 2.3 - Jandakot groundwater protection - Jan 2017
- 2.4 - Planning for basic raw materials - Jul 2021
- 2.5 - Rural planning - Dec 2016
- 2.6 - State coastal planning - Jul 2013
- 2.7 - Public drinking water source - Jun 2003
- 2.8 - Bushland Policy for the Perth Metropolitan Region - Jun 2010
- 2.9 - Water resources - Dec 2006
- 2.10 - Swann-Canning river system - Dec 2006
- 3.0 - Urban growth and settlement - Mar 2006
- 4.1 - State industrial interface - May 1997
- 6.1 - Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge - Jan 2003
- 6.3 - Ningaloo Coast - Aug 2004
- Government Sewerage Policy - Sep 2019
Development control and operational policies
Show more- 1.1 - Subdivision of land - general principles - Feb 2020
- 1.2 - Development control - general principles - Aug 2004
- 1.8 - Canal estates and artificial waterway developments - May 2012
- 2.2 - Residential subdivision - Oct 2017
- 2.3 - Public open space in residential areas - May 2002
- 3.4 - Subdivision of rural land - Dec 2016
- 4.1 - Industrial subdivision - Jul 1988
- 4.2 - Planning for hazards and safety - Jun 1991
Planning bulletins
Show moreFact sheets, guidelines and manuals
Show more- F - Bush forever
- G - State coastal planning policy guidelines - Jul 2013
- G - Acid sulfate soils planning guidelines - Apr 2009
- G - Better urban water management guidelines - Oct 2008
- G - Rural planning guidelines - Dec 2016
- M - Visual landscape planning in Western Australia - Apr 2008
- M - Basic raw materials applicant's manual - Feb 2009
