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Study to consider a revitalised Canning Bridge precinct
7 July 2008

New planning study to look at precinct around the Canning Bridge Railway Station.


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Approval for a new site for the Busselton regional hospital
23 June 2008

The WAPC has approved a subdivision application which creates a site at Vasse New Town for the proposed Busselton regional hospital.


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Proposed vision for the South-West's future: have your say
20 June 2008

A framework to identify key issues facing the South-West region was released today for discussion and public comment.


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Geraldton regional flora and vegetation survey
10 June 2008

A new study of native vegetation will help inform the assessment of development proposals, future land use and conservation planning in the Greater Geraldton Region.


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Urban design workshop for Ashfield
10 June 2008

A forthcoming workshop will give Ashfield residents, businesses and other interested stakeholders the opportunity to review options for revitalising the area surrounding the Ashfield train station.


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Planning begins for a revitalised Ashfield
29 May 2008

Precinct plan to take advantage of Ashfield's strategic location and under-used industrial land


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Funds for Busselton environmental planning strategy
29 May 2008

The Shire of Busselton will receive $42,000 for the development of a local environmental planning strategy.


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Liveable Neighbourhoods adopted as policy
22 April 2008

The WAPC has released an updated edition of the 'Liveable Neighbourhoods' document for adoption as operational policy statewide.


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Victoria Quay Planning Committee established
16 April 2008

The Victoria Quay Planning Committee met for the first time on 2 April 2008.


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Call for expressions of interest to host the 5th state coastal conference in 2009
17 March 2008

Expressions of interest are now being sought to host and organise the 5th state coastal conference to be held in 2009.


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New landscape planning manual release
11 March 2008

A new manual has been released to help planners, developers and planning approvers/decision-makers address the complex, but often inadequately understood issues of visual landscape.


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Approval of office and retail in new and existing buildings on West Victoria Quay, Port of Fremantle
21 December 2007

The WAPC has decided on the modifications that must be made to the proposed office and retail development by ING Real Estate on Victoria Quay.


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2007 Metropolitan Development Program
19 November 2007

A report on the Metropolitan Development Program will not be published in 2007.


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50 Victoria Avenue, Claremont
1 November 2007

In May 2007, the WAPC's Statutory Planning Committee considered two subdivision applications for 50 Victoria Avenue Claremont (Colwyn House).


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Greater Bunbury Region Scheme
22 October 2007

The Greater Bunbury region scheme (GBRS), tabled in Parliament.


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Bayview Coral Bay Masterplan Approved
18 October 2007

A masterplan to guide future development at Bayview Coral Bay has been approved.


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Remarks by Mr Brian Burke
17 October 2007

WAPC Chairman, Mr Jeremy Dawkins, has questioned the accuracy of remarks made by Brian Burke in an interview on Perth radio station 6PR.


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Planning framework to guide Lower Great Southern growth
24 July 2007

The WAPC has released the Lower Great Southern Strategy to provide guidance for the future planning of the region.


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Planning for Western Australia's tourism future
18 June 2007

An interim policy position has been endorsed by the WAPC to provide guidance on subdivision, development and scheme amendment proposals for tourism purposes.


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WAPC introduces new subdivision fees
15 June 2007

The WAPC will introduce a revised fee structure and higher fees for subdivision applications from 1 July 2007.


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The WAPC is committed to impartiality
25 May 2007

The WAPC has strict rules, based on legislation and the public sector code of ethics, to ensure that its decisions are made impartially.


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Albany waterfront
5 April 2007

The WAPC has received legal advice that under the Albany planning scheme the WAPC is not required to approve the waterfront structure plan.


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Community consultation key feature of Stirling City Centre Structure Plan review
21 March 2007

To commence the community consultation process of structure plan review, a survey will be sent to 4,000 households.


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WAPC to review Albany waterfront plans
9 February 2007

The WAPC will request advice from the Heritage Council and further submissions from LandCorp on the appearance of the proposals viewed from the water and from Stirling Terrace.


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Gnarabup Beach Structure Plan endorsed
8 November 2006

The South-West Region Planning Committee (SWRPC) has endorsed the Gnarabup Beach structure plan subject to minor modifications.


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Approval to extend Wattle Grove poultry farm
3 November 2006

A proposed expansion of a poultry farm at Lot 251 Victoria Road, Wattle Grove, has been granted planning approval, subject to eight stringent conditions.


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Approval for redevelopment of the Blue Bay Motel site at Halls Head
27 October 2006

The WAPC has approved with conditions a long-standing proposal to redevelop the previous Blue Bay Motel in Oversby Street, Halls Head.


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Planning and Development Act 2005 maintains the existing arrangements for the pre-sale of subdivided land
11 October 2006

The Planning and Development Act 2005, which came into force on 9 April 2006, consolidated the previous planning Acts and maintained most of the earlier planning processes.


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Redevelopment of Old Treasury Buildings approved
21 September 2006

Last night the Central Perth Planning Committee (CPPC) completed an extended assessment of proposals for the conservation and re-use of the Old Treasury Buildings and the Old Titles Office.


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Real-time visualisation of Old Treasury Buildings
18 August 2006

The Central Perth Planning Committee (CPPC) has given further detailed consideration to proposals for new government offices within and beside the Old Treasury Buildings and the Old Titles Office.


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New WAPC fee schedule
16 August 2006

The WAPC will introduce a new fee structure for statutory planning applications from Monday 28 August 2006.


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Draft East Wanneroo Land Use and Water Management Strategy
8 August 2006

The WAPC would like to clarify the status of the East Wanneroo Land Use and Water Management Strategy as a draft document.


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Assessing Old Treasury Buildings proposals
20 July 2006

The Central Perth Planning Committee (CPPC) is actively assessing proposals for new government offices within and beside the Old Treasury Buildings and the old Titles Office.


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Scarborough redevelopment
1 June 2006

The WAPC has granted consent for the City of Stirling to advertise the town planning scheme amendment 458 for public comment.


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Belmont Park racecourse redevelopment
30 May 2006

The WAPC has given in principle support to plans for the reconstruction of Belmont Park racecourse and development of the surrounding area.


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Conservation, agriculture and urban development to the north of Bunbury
19 May 2006

While greater Bunbury is experiencing high growth rates and increasing land prices, landowners are seeking to subdivide or rezone land outside of the greater Bunbury urban area.


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South-West businesses to be surveyed
21 April 2006

All business premises in the South-West Region will be included in a major survey by the WAPC.


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Hawthorn House
22 March 2006

The WAPC has approved the redevelopment of Hawthorn House for a step-down intermediate mental health care facility.


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Residential design codes updated
7 March 2006

The planning rules governing subdivisions and home building are being brought up to date, and everyone is invited to comment on the changes.


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