Local Planning Policy changes adopted

Published on Friday, 5 September 2025 at 12:37:52 PM

The Shire of Plantagenet Council adopted proposed changes to local planning policies at the meeting on 26 August.

• An updated version of Local Planning Policy #5 – Exemptions from Development Approval
• An updated version of Local Planning Policy #3 – Outbuildings & Sea Containers
• The revocation (deletion) of Town Planning Policy 17.1 – Sea Containers.

These changes improve the clarity of the policies and increase the range of development works exempt from planning approval.

The new policies can be viewed here: Local Planning Framework » Shire of Plantagenet

Information brochures on common planning queries can be viewed here: Information Brochures & FAQs » Shire of Plantagenet

The minutes of the Council meeting to provide further context can be viewed here: Ordinary Meeting of Council 26 August 2025 » Shire of Plantagenet

Local planning policies are adopted under the Shire of Plantagenet Local Planning Scheme No. 5 and the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.

Enquiries can be directed to the Shire’s Planning & Development Services team by calling (08) 9892 1111 or emailing [email protected]