State-led planning approach to future proof the UWA-QEII precinct

• Cook Government considering a State-led approach to planning for the UWA-QEII precinct
• Economic study highlights significant potential within this key precinct
• Preparation of a future planning framework would be led by the State Government in consultation with key stakeholders and community

The State Government will consider establishment of an Improvement Plan for the precinct that includes the University of Western Australia and Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, pending the decision of the WA Planning Commission.

As a matter of State significance, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, on behalf of the WA Planning Commission, is currently seeking feedback on a proposed Improvement Plan that has been provided to the City of Perth, City of Nedlands and City of Subiaco for comment.

The UWA-QEII precinct is recognised as a Specialised Activity Centre in the State planning framework and a recent economic study has highlighted significant potential for employment, economic development and housing growth.

An Improvement Plan enables a strategic and coordinated approach to the planning, development and use of a defined area.

Establishment of an Improvement Plan would pave the way for the preparation of a future planning framework to guide land use planning and decision-making within the precinct.

The preparation of a future planning framework would be subject to consultation with key stakeholders and the community.

Comments attributed to Planning Minister John Carey: 

"The UWA-QEII activity centre is one of the largest health and knowledge precincts in the southern hemisphere and it is critical that its potential to deliver employment, economic development and housing is reflected in the future planning framework.

"An Improvement Plan would transfer planning responsibility for the precinct to the State and preparation of a future planning framework would be subject to consultation with key stakeholders and the community."