Local Planning Scheme No. 5 and Local Planning Strategy

Project Overview

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

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 contact the Shire’s Planning Services on 9290 6740 or via shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au.

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:

  1. prepare a new Local Planning Scheme and upon gazettal, repeal Local Planning Scheme No.4; and
  2. 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) Regulations 2015, a copy of the Shire’s Scheme Review Report and of the Commission’s decision are available to view at the Shire’s Administration Centre (7000 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring) during normal business hours, and also under the Project Document Library section of this site.

When necessary, updates regarding the preparation of the new Local Planning Strategy and new Local Planning Scheme will be made available on this site.

If you have any queries the Shire’s Planning Services can be contacted on 9290 6740 or via shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au