Local Planning Policies Review 2026

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 October 2026, Council resolved to advertise the following draft amended Local Planning Policies:

1. Local Planning Policy 3.1 – Waste Management;
2. Local Planning Policy 6.1 – Advertising of Planning Proposals;
3. Local Planning Policy 6.2 – Design Review Panel; and
4. Local Planning Policy 7.1 – Signage and Advertisement.

Local Planning Policies (LPPs) assist local governments in making planning decisions under the local planning scheme by outlining acceptable development standards and establishing clear expectations to applicants on how local governments are likely to exercise discretion.

The City reviews its Local Planning Policies on an ongoing basis to ensure it has a planning framework that is:

• contemporary
• consistent with State planning frameworks
• reflects the community’s aspirations on planning-related matters
• supports the implementation of Local Planning Scheme No. 7 (LPS 7).

As part of its ongoing framework review, the City has begun reviewing its LPP suite, guided by the draft WA Planning Manual for Local Planning Policies released by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) in October 2025.

The City is now seeking feedback on four draft amended LPPs.

Find out more and provide your feedback

• Read one or more of the four draft amended Local Planning Policies at the tabs below:
  1. Local Planning Policy 3.1 – Waste Management
  2. Local Planning Policy 6.1 – Advertising of Planning Proposals
  3. Local Planning Policy 6.2 – Design Review Panel
  4. Local Planning Policy 7.1 – Signage and Advertisement
• Complete one or more of the online feedback forms at the tabs below.
  An individual feedback form is provided for each respective draft Local Planning Policy.
  Hard copy feedback forms are available at the Civic Centre and South Perth and Manning Libraries,
  together with the draft amended Local Planning Policies.
• Read the frequently asked questions
• Ask a question online
• Contact the City on 9474 0777 or make an online request on the City's website (External link) to get in touch with a member of the project team.

Feedback closes at 4pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Information and documents on this page are available in alternative formats upon request.