Local Planning Strategy 2036

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New Local Planning Strategy Now Available

The Shire’s new Local Planning Strategy, which is the key guiding document for future development and land use in the Shire has been given final endorsement by the West Australian Planning Commission.

Approval was granted in November 2021 subject to amendments, which have now been completed and signed off.

This is the final step in a process that started in 2018, with the strategy now approved to guide population change, the look and feel of neighbourhoods, towns and natural areas over the next 15 years.

See a full copy of the new strategy here.

With the completion of the Local Planning Strategy, preparations will begin for advertising the Shire’s updated Local Planning Scheme, the planning rules that align with the vision set in the Strategy. Approval to advertise has been given by the Environmental Protection Authority, with West Australian Planning Commission approval to advertise expected in the coming months.

People can register at the Strategy and Scheme project page here for further details when the Scheme is advertised.




New Local Planning Strategy Now Available

The Shire’s new Local Planning Strategy, which is the key guiding document for future development and land use in the Shire has been given final endorsement by the West Australian Planning Commission.

Approval was granted in November 2021 subject to amendments, which have now been completed and signed off.

This is the final step in a process that started in 2018, with the strategy now approved to guide population change, the look and feel of neighbourhoods, towns and natural areas over the next 15 years.

See a full copy of the new strategy here.

With the completion of the Local Planning Strategy, preparations will begin for advertising the Shire’s updated Local Planning Scheme, the planning rules that align with the vision set in the Strategy. Approval to advertise has been given by the Environmental Protection Authority, with West Australian Planning Commission approval to advertise expected in the coming months.

People can register at the Strategy and Scheme project page here for further details when the Scheme is advertised.




  • Issues and Options Paper - Workshop 3

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    The issues and options paper from Workshop 3 is now available for review and public comment. The document can be accessed under the document library section of the page or by clicking on the link below. Comments are requested prior to the 10 September 2018 via email to lpsreview@amrshire.wa.gov.au

    Issues and Options Workshop 3

  • Issues and Options Paper - Workshop 2

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    The issues and options paper from Workshop 2 is now available for review and public comment. The document can be accessed under the document library section of the page or by clicking on the link below. Comments are requested prior to the 6 August 2018 via email to lpsreview@amrshire.wa.gov.au.

    Issues and Options Workshop 2



  • Issues and Options Paper - Workshop 1

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    The issues and options paper from Workshop 1 has been released which is available for download under the document library section of the page or by clicking on the link below. Please feel free to provide feedback or comments on the paper prior to the 6 July 2018 via email to lpsreview@amrshire.wa.gov.au.


    Issues and Options Paper

  • Council Decision - Local Planning Strategy/Scheme Review

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    On the 9 April, Council resolved:

    ….pursuant to Regulation 66(3) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes)

    Regulations 2015 to recommend to the Western Australian Planning Commission that:

    1. The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Local Planning Strategy should be reviewed to ensure that it addresses contemporary planning, economic, social and environmental issues as will be informed by a comprehensive consultation process; and

    2. The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Planning Scheme No.1 should be amended to accord with a revised Strategy.

    Council’s resolution together with a report evaluating the effectiveness of the existing Scheme and Strategy (which can be found here) will now be forwarded to the WAPC. It is hoped that the WAPC will approve of the Shire intended approach to the Scheme and Strategy review in the near future.


  • Local Planning Strategy and Scheme Review

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    Help maintain and enhance our natural and built environment.

    Our Local Planning Strategy sets a vision for the size, look and feel of neighbourhoods, towns and natural areas within the Shire over a 10-15 year period. Our Local Planning Scheme is the rulebook ensuring development aligns with this vision. Over the next 18 months, these important documents will be reviewed with the help of the community.

    Local Governments are required to review these planning documents periodically, to ensure they take into account contemporary planning, environmental, economic and social issues.

    Please subscribe to stay informed of this review and the various opportunities for community engagement!

Page last updated: 03 Feb 2022, 08:22 AM