Region planning schemes

A region scheme provides a statutory mechanism to assist strategic planning, the coordination of major infrastructure and sets aside areas for regional open space and other community purposes.
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A region scheme usually covers more than one local government area. The content of the scheme may vary for each region, but they generally set out broad land use zones or reserves and identify land required for regional purposes.

The WAPC prepare region schemes for the effective planning and coordination of land use and development. The schemes are approved by Parliament. There are three region schemes in operation in Western Australia - the Metropolitan Region Scheme, Peel Region Scheme and Greater Bunbury Region Scheme.

Metropolitan Region Scheme

Metropolitan Region Scheme

The Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) defines the future use of land and provides the legal basis for planning in the Perth metropolitan region, dividing it into broad zones and reservations.
Peel Region Scheme

Peel Region Scheme

The Peel Region Scheme (PRS) guides land use and provides the legal basis for planning in the Peel Region. The area includes the local government boundaries of the City of Mandurah and the shires of Murray and Waroona.
Greater Bunbury Region Scheme

Greater Bunbury Region Scheme

The Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS) guides land use and provides the legal basis for planning in the Greater Bunbury region. The area includes the local government boundaries of the City of Bunbury, Shires of Capel, Dardanup and Harvey.

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