The Planning Framework in WA

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This factsheet examines Western Australia’s planning laws – explaining what the planning laws are, who administers those laws, as well as outlining the broader framework of these laws encompassing policies and other statutory instruments which impact planning decisions in Western Australia.

Key takeaways

Examines Western Australia’s planning law framework – looks at planning laws, local planning schemes, regional planning schemes, subdivision of land and other planning controls

Key actions

Visit: The WA Government website for more information on the Western Australian Planning Commission; Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage; Development Assessment Panels, and; State Planning Policies

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