Approvals and exemptions for public works

Fact sheet
A guide to approvals and exemptions that apply to proposed public works and development throughout Western Australia.
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This fact sheet outlines and clarifies the requirements for approval for public works (particularly the exemptions under the Planning and Development Act 2005) that can be claimed by bodies when undertaking a public work.

It aims to guide public authorities and planners through the process for obtaining approval for public works throughout Western Australia as well as when Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) approval is required to undertake development under a region planning scheme or improvement scheme.

The information replaces Planning Bulletin 94.

This fact sheet was first published 2 March 2022. Version 2 was released 14 September 2023.