Local Planning Scheme No. 3

The Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3 has been granted final approval by the WA Minister for Planning and was published in the Government Gazette on Friday, 22 September 2023, becoming effective from this date.

The Shire's Local Planning Scheme No.3 provides an updated regulatory framework for the control of land use and development within the Shire. Local planning schemes set out the way land is to be used and developed, classify areas for land use and include provisions to coordinate infrastructure and development within the local government area. This is set out via scheme text and maps.

A copy of the Local Planning Scheme No.3 will be available here soon.

If you have any queries in relation to Local Planning Scheme No.3, please contact the Shire's Development Services team on 9526 1111.

What is a Local Planning Scheme?

Local planning schemes are prepared with the objective of making suitable provisions for the improvement, development and use of land within the local planning scheme area.

Local planning schemes provide a statutory mechanism for the control of land use and development.

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