A revised State Planning Policy 2.3 – Jandakot Groundwater Protection (SPP 2.3) was gazetted on 11 January 2017. SPP 2.3 aims to protect the Jandakot Groundwater Protection Area from development and land uses that may have a detrimental impact on the water resource. The objectives of this policy are: To ensure that all development and changes to land use within the policy area are compatible with maximising the long-term protection and management of groundwater, in particular for public drinking water supply; To protect groundwater quality and quantity in the policy area in order to maintain the ecological integrity of important wetlands that are hydraulically connected to that groundwater, including wetlands outside the policy area; To prevent, minimise or manage development and land uses that may result in contamination of groundwater; and To maintain or increase natural vegetation cover over the policy area. The policy provides guidance regarding planning requirements that need to be considered in the policy area and should be read in conjunction with the Department of Water’s Water quality protection note 25: Land use compatibility tables in public drinking water source areas (as may be amended from time to time). All proposed development within the Jandakot Groundwater Protection Area should be consistent with Tables 1, 2 and 3 which set out appropriate land uses and activities within the assigned priority area. Priority areas may change from time to time. The relevant priority areas and wellhead protection zones within the Jandakot Groundwater Protection area can be found on the Department of Planning’s PlanWA interactive planning map. For any enquiries regarding the policy, contact waterpolicies@planning.wa.gov.au.

The purpose of the policy is to provide the strategic planning framework for the area for the next 30 years by providing greater vision, guidance and certainty of land use. The policy promotes sustainable development, conservation, and land and resource management. It seeks to provide assistance to those managing land use change, enable greater consistency between the two local governments, give clear regional-level advice to proponents of development, and provide a reference to guide development and conservation by improving the information available to the community. The objectives of the policy are to: conserve and enhance the special benefits arising from landscape elements that form the fabric of the region; respect and conserve its outstanding natural and cultural heritage and environmental values; cater for population growth consistent with the objectives of the policy and provide a range of settlement options located to enhance the economic, social and environmental functions, while promoting quality and innovation in urban design and built form; protect agricultural land for its economic, landscape, tourism and social values; encourage a mix of compatible land uses while separating conflicting land uses; facilitate a robust, diverse and sustainable economy; and foster a sense of community and creativity; for the benefit of all residents and visitors and for future generations.

The purpose of the policy is to provide the strategic planning framework for the area for the next 30 years by providing greater vision, guidance and certainty of land use. The policy promotes sustainable development, conservation, and land and resource management. It seeks to provide assistance to those managing land use change, enable greater consistency between the two local governments, give clear regional-level advice to proponents of development, and provide a reference to guide development and conservation by improving the information available to the community. The objectives of the policy are to: conserve and enhance the special benefits arising from landscape elements that form the fabric of the region; respect and conserve its outstanding natural and cultural heritage and environmental values; cater for population growth consistent with the objectives of the policy and provide a range of settlement options located to enhance the economic, social and environmental functions, while promoting quality and innovation in urban design and built form; protect agricultural land for its economic, landscape, tourism and social values; encourage a mix of compatible land uses while separating conflicting land uses; facilitate a robust, diverse and sustainable economy; and foster a sense of community and creativity; for the benefit of all residents and visitors and for future generations.

The purpose of the policy is to provide the strategic planning framework for the area for the next 30 years by providing greater vision, guidance and certainty of land use. The policy promotes sustainable development, conservation, and land and resource management. It seeks to provide assistance to those managing land use change, enable greater consistency between the two local governments, give clear regional-level advice to proponents of development, and provide a reference to guide development and conservation by improving the information available to the community. The objectives of the policy are to: conserve and enhance the special benefits arising from landscape elements that form the fabric of the region respect and conserve its outstanding natural and cultural heritage and environmental values cater for population growth consistent with the objectives of the policy and provide a range of settlement options located to enhance the economic, social and environmental functions, while promoting quality and innovation in urban design and built form protect agricultural land for its economic, landscape, tourism and social values encourage a mix of compatible land uses while separating conflicting land uses facilitate a robust, diverse and sustainable economy foster a sense of community and creativity for the benefit of all residents and visitors and for future generations.

The Government Sewerage Policy (2019) sets the State Government’s position on how sewerage services are to be provided in Western Australia through the planning and development of land. The policy guides future strategic planning, subdivision and development for the provision of sewage disposal in Western Australia. The policy promotes reticulated sewerage as the best disposal method for sewage. It requires all new subdivision and development to be connected to reticulated sewerage where available or considered necessary on health, environment or planning grounds. Where reticulated sewerage cannot be provided, the policy provides detailed site requirements for on-site sewage treatment and disposal.

This policy contains a vision statement for the future of the Swan-Canning river system, policies based on the guiding principles for future land use and development in the precincts along the river system and performance criteria and objectives for specific precincts. The objectives of this policy are to: provide a regional framework for the preparation of precinct plans based on the precincts identified in the Swan River System Landscape Description; provide a context for consistent and integrated planning and decision making in relation to the river; and ensure that activities, land use and development maintain and enhance the health, amenity and landscape values of the river, including its recreational and scenic values.

The Government Sewerage Policy (2019) sets the State Government’s position on how sewerage services are to be provided in Western Australia through the planning and development of land. The policy guides future strategic planning, subdivision and development for the provision of sewage disposal in Western Australia. The policy promotes reticulated sewerage as the best disposal method for sewage. It requires all new subdivision and development to be connected to reticulated sewerage where available or considered necessary on health, environment or planning grounds. Where reticulated sewerage cannot be provided, the policy provides detailed site requirements for on-site sewage treatment and disposal.