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Local Planning Scheme No. 5 and Local Planning Strategy

Project Overview

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Shire of Mundaring is embarking on a significant review of its Local Planning Scheme and Strategy to guide future land use and development in line with the community’s needs and aspirations. This forward-thinking approach aims to ensure that future growth is responsible, reflecting the Shire's commitment to a sustainable future.

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has endorsed the Shire's Scheme Review Report, marking a crucial first step in advancing the Shire's planning framework. This decision sets the stage for responsible development and growth, ensuring that the Shire remains aligned with the aspirations of its community.

The process will unfold in three stages, beginning with the preparation of a Land Use Planning Strategy, the findings and recommendations of which will then assist with preparing the new Local Planning Strategy, as well as the creation of the new Local Planning Scheme. Each stage will be community-focused and involve public consultation to ensure that the needs and aspirations of residents are central to the planning process.

A copy of the April 2024 Council meeting minutes regarding the Scheme review report item, a copy of the WAPC’s decision, and the endorsed Scheme Review Report, can be found under the Project Document Library section of this site.

Updates regarding the progression of the Land Use Planning Strategy, Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme No.5 will be provided, when necessary, in the Latest News and Project Timeline sections below.

If you have any queries please refer to the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section of this site, or contact the Shire's Planning Services on 9290 6740 or via shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au

Preliminary Stakeholder Consultation for New Local Planning Strategy

Preliminary Stakeholder Consultation for New Local Planning Strategy

To assist with the preparation of a new Local Planning Strategy, and to provide the opportunity for stakeholders to shape the future local planning framework, the Shire has undertaken preliminary stakeholder consultation. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. This will be considered whilst preparing the new Local Planning Strategy. Details of any further public consultation to be undertaken for this project will be provided on this site in the future. Should you have any queries please c...

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Western Australian Planning Commission decision on the Shire’s Scheme Review Report

Western Australian Planning Commission decision on the Shire’s Scheme Review Report

It is hereby advised that at its 21 August 2024 Statutory Planning Committee meeting, the Western Australian Planning Commission resolved to agree with the recommendations in the Shire’s Scheme Review Report to: prepare a new Local Planning Scheme and upon gazettal, repeal Local Planning Scheme No.4; and prepare a new Local Planning Strategy and upon approval, revoke the Local Planning Strategy (2013). In accordance with Regulation 67(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes)...

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As a result of the WAPC decision to agree with the recommendations of the Shire’s Scheme review report, work on preparing the following documents is being undertaken by the Shire. The anticipated completion dates being in accordance with the Shire’s Council Plan 2024-2034 which can be viewed here.

Important Note: Both the new Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme No.5 require State Government consent/approval at various stages during their preparation. The progression and finalisation of these documents is dependent on the State Government's consent/approval being forthcoming.

  • April 2024

    Council approve the Scheme review report, and resolve to seek consent from WAPC to proceed with preparing a new Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme.
  • August 2024

    WAPC consent to the Shire preparing a new Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme.
  • August 2024 - Present

    Preparation of draft Land Use Planning Strategy (LUPS).
  • Dates TBC

    Council to consider draft Land Use Planning Strategy at Ordinary Council Meeting.

    If Council are in support of the draft Land Use Planning Strategy, Council will resolve to endorse the draft Land Use Planning Strategy for the purposes of community consultation.
  • Dates TBC

    Community and stakeholder consultation for draft Land Use Planning Strategy.
  • Dates TBC

    Council to consider draft Land Use Planning Strategy at Ordinary Council Meeting.

    If Council are in support of the draft Land Use Planning Strategy, Council will resolve to adopt the Land Use Planning Strategy.
  • Dates TBC

    Shire of Mundaring Land Use Planning Strategy adoption.
  • Dates TBC

    Community and stakeholder engagement to be carried out to seek community input for the preparation of the new Local Planning Stategy (LPS) and Local Planning Scheme No.5 (LPS5).
  • Dates TBC

    Preparation of draft Local Planning Strategy.
  • Dates TBC

    Council to consider endorsement of draft Local Planning Strategy at Ordinary Council Meeting.

    If Council are in support of the draft Local Planning Strategy, Council will resolve to seek consent from WAPC to commence formal advertisement of draft Local Planning Strategy.
  • Dates TBC

    WAPC to consider Shire's request for consent to advertise draft Local Planning Strategy.
  • Dates TBC

    Community and stakeholder consultation of draft Local Planning Strategy.
  • Dates TBC

    Council to consider adoption of draft Local Planning Strategy at Ordinary Council Meeting.

    If Council are in support of the draft Local Planning Strategy, Council will resolve to seek adoption of Local Planning Strategy by WAPC.
  • Dates TBC

    WAPC to consider Shire's request for adoption of draft Local Planning Strategy.
  • Dates TBC

    Shire of Mundaring Local Planning Strategy adoption.
  • Dates TBC

    Preparation of draft Local Planning Scheme No.5.
  • Dates TBC

    Council to consider endorsement of draft Local Planning Scheme No.5 at Ordinary Council Meeting.

    If Council are in support of the draft Local Planning Scheme No.5, Council will resolve to seek consent from WAPC to commence formal advertisement of draft Local Planning Scheme No.5.
  • Dates TBC

    WAPC to consider Shire's request for consent to advertise draft Local Planning Scheme No.5.
  • Dates TBC

    Public consultation of draft Local Planning Scheme No.5.
  • Dates TBC

    Council to consider adoption of draft Local Planning Scheme No.5  at Ordinary Council Meeting.

    If Council are in support of the draft Local Planning Scheme No.5, Council will resolve to seek approval of draft Local Planning Scheme No.5 from WAPC and Minister for Planning and Lands.
  • Dates TBC

    WAPC and Minister to consider Shire's request for adoption of Local Planning Scheme No.5.
  • Dates TBC

    Shire of Mundaring Local Planning Scheme No.5 adoption.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Mundadjalina-k ngala kaditj Noongar moort nidja Wadjak boodjar-ak kalyakool moondang-ak kaaradj-midi.
Ngala Noongar Moort wer baalabang moorditj kaadidjiny koota-djinanginy.
Ngala Noongar wer Torres Strait Moort-al dandjoo koorliny kwaba-djinanginy.
Koora, yeyi wer kalyakool, ngalak Aboriginal wer Torres Strait birdiya wer moort koota-djinanginy.

Shire of Mundaring respectfully acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, who are the traditional custodians of this land.
We acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the region.