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Deemed provisions introduce uniform processes and procedures to schemes, such as structure plan preparation and development assessment. The deemed provisions apply automatically to all schemes when the Regulations come into operation and cannot be altered, varied or excluded.

Section 73(2A) of the Act allows for a scheme to include supplemental provisions, provided those supplemental provisions are consistent with or not already covered by the Regulations.

Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 – deemed provisions

Strategic Planning

The Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 require a local government to prepare a local planning strategy for each local planning scheme that is approved for land within the district of the local government. A local planning strategy must be prepared in a manner and form approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission.

The Local Planning Strategy sets the objectives and long-term planning directions for the Town to ensure a suitable supply of appropriately zoned land to accommodate future population change and economic development over a 15 year period. This document is key in shaping ‘where, why and how’ of future planning and development outcomes in the Town of Claremont.

Town of Claremont Local Planning Strategy

The Town's existing Local Planning Strategy which was endorsed by the the Western Australian Planning Commission in 2011 can be found at the below link:

Planning a better Claremont

Review of Local Planning Strategy

Following on from the survey and community consultation events held in mid-2021, the Town prepared a draft Local Planning Strategy for Council’s consideration.

At its Ordinary Meeting dated 14 June 2022, Council resolved to adopt the draft Local Planning Strategy for the purpose of forwarding it to the Western Australian Planning Commission for certification and requested permission to extend the formal public advertising period from 21 days to a minimum of 60 days.

Following consultation on the Strategy, Council resolved on 25 June 2024 to seek final approval of the Strategy with a number of minor modifications.  The Strategy was considered by the Statutory Planning Committee of the Western Australian Planning Commission on 18 September 2024 and supported for final approval subject to minor change.  The Town is currently liaising with officers of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage to effect final changes to the Strategy, and it is expected that final approval of the Strategy will be granted shortly.

Structure Plans

Structure Plans provide a basis for zoning (including residential density) and subdivision of land.

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Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan

Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) guide the preparation and assessment of planning proposals for areas that require a high level of planning and design.

State Planning Policy 4.2 (SPP 4.2) identifies Claremont Town Centre as a Secondary Centre in the hierarchy of activity centres across Perth, and as such, a PSP is required to guide future development.

The Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan focuses on the Claremont Town Centre and immediate surrounds. This plan will provide more detailed guidance on the design, planning, assessment and implementation of future development in the Town Centre.

Following consultation on the Structure Plan, Council resolved on 28 June 2022 to seek final approval of the Structure Plan with a number of minor modifications.  The Structure Plan was considered by the Statutory Planning Committee of the Western Australian Planning Commission on 26 March 2024 and supported for final approval subject to minor changes.  Following completion of the required changes, the Western Australian Planning Commission approved the final Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan on 24 September 2024.

Draft Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan
Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan Boundary
Community Engagement Outcomes Report
Precinct Structure Plan Map
Building Heights Plan
Ground Floor Podium Street Setbacks Plan
Buildings Above Podium Street Setbacks Plan
Character Areas Plan
Local Commercial & Activity Centres Strategy
Noise Management Plan
Public Open Space and Community Facilities Strategy
Traffic Transport & Parking Strategy
Schedule of Modifications
Approved Structure Plan

North East Precinct Structure Plan and variations.

Original Structure Plan for the North East Precinct adopted by Council and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) to guide the future subdivision and development of the precinct.  Summary of variations approved by the WAPC.

NEP Structure Plan - August 2010

NEP Structure Plan Addendum 10 October 2014

Loch Street Precinct Structure Plan

The Loch Street Station Precinct Structure Plan adopted by Council, pending endorsement by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), to guide the future subdivision and development of the precinct. The Statutory Planning Committee of the WAPC resolved on 14 August 2018 to support final approval of the Structure Plan pending modifications.  In working through the modifications and whilst working on the new Local Planning Strategy, the Town was advised to address this matter under the new Local Planning Scheme.

Loch Street Station Precinct Structure Plan

Local Development Plans, Design Guidelines, and Payment in Lieu of Parking Plan

Local Development Plan (LDPs) were formerly referred to as Detailed Area Plans (DAPs) and are an important planning tool that can include specific residential design requirements that supplement the provisions of State Planning Policy 7.3 – Residential Design Codes.  

Payment in Lieu of Parking Plan

The Payment in Lieu of Parking Plan may be applicable to developments that cannot provide a sufficient number of car parking bays on site. The Payment in Lieu of Parking Plan includes the contribution amount and the location in which collected funds will be spent.

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NEP Design Guidelines And Detailed Area Plans (APPROVED Oct 2023)

Detailed Design Guidelines for development of the North East Precinct Claremont on the Park development and Detailed Area Plans for development sites which vary the NEP Structure Plan. Please also refer to the associated Local Planning Policy

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SH Local Development Plan 2016 (Rev 1 July 2020)

The Stirling Highway Local Development Plan (adopted 5 July 2016) will guide future Local Planning Scheme No.3 (LPS3) amendments along Stirling Highway following the gazettal of the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) amendments to the Stirling Highway Primary Regional Road reservation

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St Louis Estate Development Plan May2018 3

The St Louis Estate Local Development Plan was approved 20 March 2018 in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, with modifications to address community concerns raised during the consultation process.

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State Planning Policies

The State Government has a range of policies, position statements and planning bulletins to guide and control the development of land. 

State Planning Framework 

State Planning Policy 3.6 - Development contributions for infrastructure

State Planning Policy 7.3 - Residential Design Codes

Local Planning Policies

Local planning policies are the adopted position of the Council on various planning matters which either expand on the requirements in the Local Planning Scheme or provide direction on those matters where the scheme enables the Council to exercise discretion. The Polices are used to assess applications for subdivision and/or development.

  • Local Planning Policy 101 - TV Satellite Dishes
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  • Local Planning Policy 104 - ‘Lakeway’ Design Guidelines
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  • Local Planning Policy - 117 Front Fences
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  • Local Planning Policy 123 - Retention of Residential Character
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  • Local Planning Policy 124 Heritage
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  • Local Planning Policy 127 - Bicycle Parking And Facilities
    394.96 KB
  • Local Planning Policy 128 - NEP Design Guidelines
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  • Local Planning Policy 129 - Residential Amenity
    327.87 KB
  • Local Planning Policy 202 - Town Centre Zone Signage
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  • Local Planning Policy 206 - Child Care Centres
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  • Local Planning Policy - 207 Public Art
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  • Local Planning Policy 208 - Bay View Terrace Heritage Area
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  • Local Planning Policy 209 - Claremont Crescent Heritage Area
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Development Assessment Panels

The Town of Claremont forms part of the Metro Inner-North Development Assessment Panel (DAP). DAPs will meet and determine development applications within certain class and value thresholds set in the Planning and Development (Development Assessment Panels) Regulations 2011

JDAP assessment is based on the cost of development as follows:

  • Optional DAP applications – Developments that have an estimated cost of $2 million or more and less than $10 million, or
  • Mandatory DAP applications - Developments that have an estimated cost of $10 million or more

Where an application is determined by a DAP the Town does not issue a separate Development Approval and the DAP can approve or refuse the development in accordance with the Town’s Local Planning Scheme and other relevant legislation and policies.

Please click here for the DAP Minutes and Agendas where the details of the applications are located.

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