Planning control areas

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over land at Lot 805 Paganoni Road, Karnup as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2741.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control area is to provide immediate protection for the realignment of Paganoni Road. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 06 December 2019, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Rockingham, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Orrong Road, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission plans number 1.7924 and 1.7925.

Purpose

The purpose of the Planning Control Area is to protect land required for the future upgrade of Orrong Road. The WAPC considers that the Planning Control Area is required over the whole of the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 20 March 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Belmont, 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale
• City of Canning, 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington
• Town of Victoria Park, 99 Shepperton Road, Victoria Park

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control areas for the Morley Ellenbrook Line (MEL) as shown on the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 3.2760, 3.2764, 3.2761, 3.2762, 3.2763, 3.2770 and 3.2769.

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to amend Planning Control Area 149 (PCA 149) originally declared to protect land required for delivery of the Morley Ellenbrook Line in Bennett Springs. The amendment involves removing a portion of Lot 624 Marshall Road, Bennett Springs that is no longer required to deliver the Morley Ellenbrook Line project,  in accordance with Part 7 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbered 3.2770/5.

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to amend Planning Control Area (PCA) 145. PCA 145 has previously been declared and amended to protect land required for the Morley Ellenbrook Line (MEL) at Malaga. The planning control area is now amended to excise a portion of Lot 811, the land east of Beechboro Road North, south of the MEL rail alignment and north of Marshall Road to remove the overlapping purposes of PCA 145 and PCA 174 and ensure alignment between the PCA boundaries, as shown on the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbered 3.2764/3.

For the purpose of PCA 145 the excised land is no longer required for the delivery of the MEL project, rail infrastructure or associated roads. The planning proposals for the exercised land align with the current protection purpose of PCA 174.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control areas is to facilitate development of the land for Railway purposes, and to allow the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The WAPC considers that the planning control areas are required to ensure that no development occurs which might prejudice this outcome.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 14 August 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Status

PCA 149 - Amended as of 02 February 2024
PCA 145 - Amended as of 22 September 2023

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area for Bullsbrook Intermodal Transport Facility as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2768.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect land that is required for the future Bullsbrook Intermodal Transport Facility. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the identified properties to ensure that no development occurs on this land that might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Railways in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 26 June 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Swan, 2 Midland Square, Midland

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over the land identified for the proposed Midland Freight Rail Realignment as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.7954, 1.7955 and 1.7956.

Purpose

The purpose of the Planning Control Area is to protect land that may be required for the future realignment of the Midland freight railway.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for railways in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 11 August 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Swan, 2 Midland Square, Midland

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over land for Canning Highway (Applecross & Como) as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.7970, 1.7971, 1.7972, 1.7973 and 1.7974.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control area is for widening and upgrading of Canning Highway.  The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the whole of the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved it for Primary Regional Roads purposes in the Metropolitan Region Scheme,

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 28 August 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Melville, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon
• City of South Perth, Cnr Sandgate Street & South Terrace, South Perth

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over land for Stock Road, Bullsbrook as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.7967, 1.7968 and 1.7969

Purpose

The purpose of the PCA is for widening and upgrading of Stock Road. The WAPC considers that the PCA is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which may prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for regional roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 28 August 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Swan, 2 Midland Square, Midland

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over land for Stakehill Road, Karnup as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.7932, 1.7933, 1.7934 and 1.7935.

Purpose

The purpose of the PCA is to provide immediate protection for the future widening and upgrading of Stakehill, Baldivis and Karnup Roads between the western boundary of Fletcher Road on Stakehill Road (Lot 166) to the Kwinana Freeway. The WAPC considers that the PCA is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 28 August 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Rockingham, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over land on Rowley Road (Kwinana Freeway and Rockingham Road) as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.7962 and 1.7963.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control area is to proposed primary distributor road and primary freight route to accommodate Perth’s future population growth in the southern corridors of the metropolitan area and its freight and transport needs. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the whole of the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for primary regional road in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 11 September 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Location

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Cockburn, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood
• City of Kwinana, Cnr Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road, Kwinana

Notice is hereby given that the Western Australian Planning Commission has resolved to revoke Planning Control Area 157, pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, and that the Minister for Planning has granted approval to the revocation. The land requirements outlined in PCA 157 have been superseded by those outlined in Planning Control Area 182.

The revocation of Planning Control Area 161 is effective from the date of the notice in the Government Gazette being 9 July 2024.
 

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over land on Tydeman Road, Port Beach Road, Curtin Avenue and Stirling Highway (North Fremantle) as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 1.7977.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect land required for a future road realignment and the associated upgrades. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the whole of the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for primary regional road in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 15 September 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Fremantle, Town Hall Centre, 8 William Street, Fremantle

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) 159 over land for Hutton Street (Hector Street to Howe Street), Osborne Park as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.7975 and 1.7976.

Purpose

The purpose of the PCA 159 is for future upgrade of Hutton Street and to facilitate its regional road function. The WAPC considers that the PCA 159 is required over the whole of the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose reserved for Other Regional Road in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 27 October 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Stirling, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) 159 over land for Hutton Street (Hector Street to Howe Street), Osborne Park as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.7975 and 1.7976.

Purpose

The purpose of the PCA 159 is for future upgrade of Hutton Street and to facilitate its regional road function. The WAPC considers that the PCA 159 is required over the whole of the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose reserved for Other Regional Road in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 27 October 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Stirling, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to amend Planning Control Area 164 (PCA 164) which was originally declared to protect land required for the Byford Rail Extension project.

The amendment involves removing various lots (and portions of lots) that are no longer required to deliver the Byford Rail Extension project, with the revised affected area shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.8019/1, 1.8020/1 and 1.8021/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of amended PCA 164 is to facilitate development of the land for Railways and related public purposes. The WAPC considers that the amended Planning Control Area is required to ensure that no further development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose.

Duration and Effects

The amended Planning Control Area has effect from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette to 24 June 2027, or until revoked by the WAPC with the approval of the Minister.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a Planning Control Area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000, and in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
• City of Armadale

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area for the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.7989, 1.7990, 1.7991 and 1.7992.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to facilitate development of the land for Railway purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this outcome.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 24 June 2022, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Canning
• Town of Victoria Park

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over portions of Scarborough Beach Road (from Hinderwell Street to Odin Road and from King Edward Road to Main Street) as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.7994, 1.7995, 1.7996 and 1.7997.

Purpose

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect land for the future widening and improvement of the Scarborough Beach Road Other Regional Road reservation. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Other Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 28 September 2021, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Stirling
• City of Vincent

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Charles Street, north of Carr Street and south of Green Street/Walcott Street in North Perth, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.7998 and 1.7999.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

Charles Street is the subject of Planning Control Area No. 125, which is due to expire on 31 January 2022.  The declaration of Planning Control Area No. 167 will maintain the existing control measures over this area for a further five year period.  The extension of the existing PCA is required to allow the completion of the final design of Charles Street.  The Commission considers that the Planning Control Area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 10 December 2021, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Vincent

Declaration of Planning Control Areas

168 - Mandogalup (Clementi Road to Kwinana Freeway)

169 - Anketell/Wandi (Kwinana Freeway to Battersby Road) (Amendment)

170 - Oakford West (Battersby Road to Thomas Road)

171 - Oakford Central (Thomas Road to Peverett Lane)

172 - Oakford East (Peverett Lane to Tonkin Highway)

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration for Planning Control Areas 168-172 along Anketell and Thomas Roads, generally between Mandogalup and Tonkin Highway, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8000/1, 1.8001/2, 1.8002/1, 1.8003/1 and1.8004/1.

Notice is hereby given that the WAPC has resolved to revoke Planning Control Area 161 pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, and that the Minister for Planning has granted approval to the revocation. The land requirements associated with the intersection of Thomas and Kargotich Roads are outlined in and protected by the above declared Planning Control Area 172.

Purpose of the Planning Control Areas

The Planning Control Areas are intended to protect the land required for the proposed Anketell/Thomas Road primary regional road corridor. The WAPC considers that the planning control areas are required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. Further information regarding the Anketell-Thomas Road Freight Corridor is available on the Westport website.

Duration and Effect

The declaration of Planning Control Areas 168-172 remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 17 March 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner. 

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues. Further information regarding planning and approval requirements can be obtained by contacting the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at info@dplh.wa.gov.au.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and the portion of land so affected may be acquired by Main Roads WA on behalf of the Westport Project in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose. Some general details are available at https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/your-property-and-region-schemes. 

Please contact Main Roads WA (via Mr Gavin Ellery, 9323 4454, gavin.ellery@mainroads.wa.gov.au) should you wish to discuss acquisition matters relating to land affected by a PCA.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Kwinana
• Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over portion of Whiteman Yanchep Highway (from Gnangara Road to north of Neaves Road) and the extension of Flynn Drive to Neaves Road as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans number 1.8023, 1.8024, 1.8025 and 1.8026.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the PCA is to protect lands required for the future Whiteman Yanchep Highway and Flynn Drive extension. The WAPC considers that the PCA is required over properties to ensure that no development occurs on this land which may prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved as Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 13 October 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the MRS for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Wanneroo
• City of Swan

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Bennett Springs North (Marshall Road) as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2793/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The WAPC has identified that the land may be required for the following purposes as specified in Schedule 6 of the Planning and Development Act 2005:

• Civic and cultural amenity
• Parks and Recreation
• Schools
• Any associated car parking areas.

The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the property to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 18 November 2022, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Swan

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Beckenham Station as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2797/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to facilitate development of the land for Railway purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this outcome.

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 18 November 2022, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Gosnells

General description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over land west of Swallow Hill Court and east of Warnbro Sound Avenue/Dampier Drive intersection as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 1.8047.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect land required for the proposed Dampier Drive extension as shown in the Perth and Peel@3.5million South Metropolitan Peel Sub-regional Planning Framework (2018). The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice its purpose until it may be reserved for an Other Regional Road and Primary Regional Road in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without a WAPC approval. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Rockingham, Civic Boulevard, Rockingham

General description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over portions of West Coast Highway, Scarborough, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan numbers 1.8083, 1.8084 and 1.8085.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to protect the preferred planning design concept for a future upgrade of West Coast Highway from adverse development outcomes. The WAPC considers that the planning control area is required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on this land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• J S Battye Library, Level 3 Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre
• City of Stirling

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over the land identified for the realignment of the existing freight railway, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2821/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the PCA is to protect the land required for railway and road realignment purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 22 December 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area (PCA) over the land identified for the realignment of the existing freight railway, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2822/1.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the PCA is to protect the land required for railway and road realignment purposes, and to allow (if required) the future reservation of land in the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 22 December 2023, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a PCA without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a planning control area over Lot 99 Syros Court, Mindarie, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plan number 3.2836.

Purpose of the Planning Control Area

The purpose of the planning control area is to preserve Lot 99 for public access along the high amenity foreshore of Mindarie Keys.

Duration and Effects

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 05 July 2024, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a planning control area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by the WAPC in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Declaration of Planning Control Areas

181 – Naval Base (Cockburn Sound to Rockingham Road)

182 – Postans/Hope Valley (Rockingham Road to Clementi Road)

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of Planning Control Areas 181 and 182 for the proposed Westport port precinct and along Anketell Road, generally between Mandogalup and Rockingham Road, as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) plans numbered 1.8137 and 1.8138.

Notice is hereby given that the WAPC has resolved to revoke Planning Control Area 157 pursuant to section 113 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, and that the Minister for Planning has granted approval to the revocation. The land requirements outlined in PCA 157 have been superseded by those outlined in the above declared Planning Control Area 182.

Purpose of the Planning Control Areas

The Planning Control Areas are intended to protect the land required for the proposed Westport port precinct, including regional road and railways connections, and the Anketell Road West primary regional road corridor and railways connection. The WAPC considers that the Planning Control Areas are required over the properties to ensure that no development occurs on the land which might prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Port Installations, Railways and/or Primary Regional Roads (as applicable) in the Metropolitan Region Scheme. Further information is available on the Westport and Main Roads WA websites.

Duration and Effect

The declaration of Planning Control Areas 181 and 182 remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 9 July 2029, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a Planning Control Area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues. Further information regarding planning and approval requirements can be obtained by contacting the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at info@dplh.wa.gov.au.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and the portion of land so affected may be acquired by Main Roads WA on behalf of the Westport Project in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Metropolitan Region Scheme for a public purpose. Some general details are available at https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/your-property-and-region-schemes.

Please contact Main Roads WA (via Mr Gavin Ellery, 9323 4454, gavin.ellery@mainroads.wa.gov.au should you wish to discuss acquisition matters relating to land affected by PCA 181 or PCA 182.

General Description

The Minister for Planning has granted approval to the declaration of a Planning Control Area for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road between Forrest Highway and Bussell Highway as shown on Western Australian Planning Commission plan numbers 1.7936; 1.7937; 1.7938; 1.7939; 1.7940; 1.7941; 1.7942; 1.7943; 1.7944; 1.7945; 1.7946; 1.7947; 1.7948; 1.7949; 1.7950; 1.7951.

Purpose

The purpose of the Planning Control Area is to allow the possible future reservation of the lands for regional road purposes.  This is required for the construction of the northern and southern sections of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road and the upgrading of the centre section in response to future increase in traffic demand in the Greater Bunbury sub-region area.  It will also promote greater traffic permeability to the remainder of the South-West Region.

The WAPC considers that the Planning Control Area is required to ensure that no development occurs on this land which may prejudice this purpose until it may be reserved for Primary Regional Roads in the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS).

Duration and Effect

The declaration remains in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notice in the Government Gazette, being 15 May 2020, or until revoked by the WAPC with approval by the Minister, whichever is the sooner.

A person shall not commence and carry out development in a Planning Control Area without the prior approval of the WAPC. The penalty for failure to comply with this requirement is $200,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine of $25,000 for each day during which the offence continues.

Compensation is payable in respect of land injuriously affected by this declaration, and land so affected may be acquired by Main Roads WA in the same circumstances and in the same manner as if the land had been reserved in the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme for a public purpose.

Display Locations

• Western Australian Planning Commission, 140 William Street, Perth
• Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Level 6 / 61 Victoria Street Bunbury
• City of Bunbury, 4 Stephen Street Bunbury
• Shire of Capel, 31 Forrest Road Capel
• Shire of Dardanup, 1 Council Drive, Eaton and 3 Little Street, Dardanup
• Shire of Harvey, 102 Uduc Road, Harvey and 7 Mulgara Street, Australind