The City will review and advertise local planning policies on a case-by-case basis depending on the extent of the changes and in line with the Deemed provisions.

  • Amendments to Local Planning Policy – Short Term Accommodation - Adopted 27 October 2020

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    The Council at its October 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting adopted amendments to the Local Planning Policy – Short Term Accommodation in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, following community consultation.


    This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City’s website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009.


  • Draft Local Planning Policy - Hollywood Central Transition Zone

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    In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4 the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises Draft Local Planning Policy Hollywood Central Transition Zone.
    This Policy is for the purpose of introducing built form provisions to facilitate a gradual transition between high and low density areas adjacent to Stirling Highway in the Hollywood Central Transition Zone.

    The draft policy is available for viewing in the document library and comment via the submission form.
    Submissions close 5pm Saturday 7 November 2020.

    More information on Transition Zones can be found here.

  • Draft Local Planning Policy – Design Review Panel

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    The Council at their Ordinary Council Meeting 22 September 2020 resolved to advertise Draft Local Planning Policy – Design Review Panel.

    This Policy is for the purpose of establishing an independent Design Review Panel which will act in an advisory capacity only. The Panel will play a vital part in improving the design quality and functionality of new development within the City of Nedlands and provide the City with a range of expert advice on architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, sustainability and other design aspects of proposals.

    The Policy is available for viewing in the document library and available for comment via the submission form. Submissions close 5pm Saturday 31 October 2020.

    Interested in becoming a member of the Design Review Panel?
    See here for more information and to express your interest!

  • Local Planning Policy: Alexander and Philip Road, Dalkeith Building Height – Adopted 25 August 2020

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    The Council at their Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 August 2020 resolved to adopt Local Planning Policy: Alexander and Philip Road, Dalkeith Building Height in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, following community consultation.

    This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City’s website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009.

  • Doonan Road Laneway Policy Revoked at the September 2020 OCM

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    City of Nedlands Council resolved at the September 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting to revoke the Doonan Road Laneway Local Planning Policy in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 6.

  • Advertising Draft Local Planning Policy Melvista West Transition Zone

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    In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4 the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises for a period of 21 days draft Local Planning Policy Melvista West Transition Zone.
    This Policy provides guidance to applications for residential development within the Melvista Transition Zone.

    The draft policy is available for viewing in the document library and comment via the submission form.
    Submissions close 5pm Friday 16 October 2020.

  • Advertising Modifications to Parking Local Planning Policy

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    In accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises modifications to the Parking Local Planning Policy.
    The purpose of this policy is to define standards for car parking for residential and non-residential developments. The amendments relate to the parking ratios for Residential Aged Care Facilities. Altering the ratio from 12 bays or 1 per every 4 beds (whichever is greater) to 12 bays or 1 per every 3 beds (whichever is greater).

    The Policy is available for viewing in the document library and comment via the submission form.
    Submissions close 5pm Saturday 17 October 2020.

  • Local Planning Policy Residential Aged Care Facilities - Adopted SCM 3 September 2020

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    The Council at the 3 September 2020 Special Council Meeting adopted the Residential Aged Care Facilities Local Planning Policy in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, following community consultation.

    This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City’s website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009.

  • Local Planning Policy: Peace Memorial Rose Garden Precinct - Adopted SCM September 2020

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    The Council at the Special Council Meeting on 3 September 2020 resolved to adopt Local Planning Policy: Peace Memorial Rose Garden Precinct, Nedlands in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, following community consultation.   

    This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City’s website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009. 

  • Local Planning Policy: Dalkeith Road to Stanley Street Laneway and Built Form Requirements - Adopted OCM July 2020

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    The Council at their Ordinary Council Meeting on 28 July 2020 resolved to adopt Local Planning Policy: Dalkeith Road - Stanley Street Laneway and Built Form Requirements in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, following community consultation.

    Please note that this policy requires approval from the West Australian Planning Commission in relation to modification of State Planning Policy 7.3 Residential Design Codes Volume 1 in accordance with clause 7.3.

    This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City's website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009.