Frequently asked questions

Local planning policies (LPPs) are guidelines used to assist the City in making decisions under the local planning scheme. They can relate to a number of different town planning matters within the City including procedures, land use, and design guidelines.

Policy P350.18 – Short Term Accommodation (External link) will still apply until a new policy replaces it and it is revoked. The City will have regard to the existing and draft LPP when assessing applications.

No, although any Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation that is operating without approval will be required to obtain approval, at which point they will be assessed against the new LPP if adopted by Council.

Whilst Council can refuse an application for Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation application on planning grounds, including those contained within the Policy, this does not necessarily mean that the landowner will then chose to lease the property. This is a matter beyond the remit of local governments.

The draft LPP may reduce the number of Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation applications by more clearly articulating the City’s expectations for Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation and instances where it should be supported, although each application is assessed on its individual merits. Where a proposal is incapable of meeting these requirements, proponents will be less likely to apply for approval.

The consultation requirements for LPPs are set out in the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (1.5 MB, pdf) and the City's Local Planning Policy - Advertising of Planning Proposals. New LPPs and major amendments to existing LPPs are required to be advertised for a minimum of 21 days. Consultation is not required for minor amendments to LPPs or LPPs that are revoked by Council.

The City’s LPPs are available online on the City’s website (External link).

• Ask us a question online and we’ll either answer you on the project page or email you directly
• Call the Strategic Planning Team on 9474 0777 or make a request on the City's website (External link)
• Make an appointment with a Strategic Planner

You can provide your feedback by completing the online feedback form. Hard copy feedback forms are available at the Civic Centre and South Perth and Manning libraries.

Information and documents on this page are available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact the City on 9474 0777 or enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au (External link) for assistance, including help with providing your feedback.

Your feedback will be carefully considered as part of the process to finalise a draft LPP and it is presented to Council for adoption. If you make a submission, we will let you know when the policy will be considered by Council.