These are local planning policies that apply to areas where planning control has been transferred from DevelopmentWA back to the City. They replace the older “project area” policies and design guidelines that previously guided development in these areas.

These policies update the existing development provisions so they align with the new framework and are easier to understand and apply. They aim to maintain the current character of these areas, ensure consistency across the City’s planning system, update outdated references, formatting, and terminology.

No. These policies do not introduce new development provisions. They mainly reorganise, simplify, and update the existing provisions so they are clearer and consistent with the new planning framework.

The policies apply to parts of Northbridge, including areas around Newcastle, Aberdeen, Beaufort and Fitzgerald Streets, and Claisebrook Village in East Perth, including the residential and mixed-use areas around Claisebrook Cove.

The policies have been updated to improve clarity and consistency. This includes renaming the policies as Character Area LPP’s, improving the structure and formatting, updating wording for consistency, and removing outdated or unnecessary requirements that no longer apply.

Several of the former Development WA Design Guidelines have been incorporated into the new Brown and Kensington Street Character Area and Royal Street Neighbourhood Centre Character Area (view here). These areas were identified in the Strategy for investigation into increased development, including taller buildings.

No. Building heights and density remain the same as they are now, with the exception of the new Brown and Kensington Street Character Area and Royal Street Neighbourhood Centre Character Area.

These policies focus on the built form and design of development. They include requirements relating to building heights and setbacks, landscaping and open space, vehicle access and parking, as well as building design and materials, fencing, and streetscape appearance.

Some planning controls were removed because they only applied to the early stages of development and are no longer relevant now that the areas are largely developed. Other provisions were removed because they are no longer achievable, or because they are covered in the new planning scheme.

Land use and residential density are now controlled through the new local planning scheme (LPS3), rather than within policy. This approach provides a clearer, more consistent approach across the City and aligns with State Government planning requirements.

The policies include tables that identify variations to the R-Codes. These variations explain how development in these areas differs from standard residential requirements. Some of these variations may require approval from the Western Australian Planning Commission.

In most cases, no. The number of dwellings that can be built on a lot will generally remain the same. Any controls on density or land use are now managed through the planning scheme rather than the policies.

Yes. There are some minor changes to character area boundaries to better reflect the existing neighbourhoods and align with updated planning for nearby centres, such as Royal Street.