Draft Renewable Energy Planning Code
The purpose of the draft Renewable Energy Planning Code (Code) is to provide a clear and consistent framework for assessing energy infrastructure that supports the generation, storage and transmission of renewable energy across Western Australia.
The Code has been prepared to provide clearer guidance to industry, local government and communities by:
- introducing a consistent development assessment framework for renewable energy infrastructure across Western Australia;
- establishing clear development standards and application requirements;
- improving certainty in managing potential land use and environmental impacts, such as noise and landscape considerations.
The initial focus of the Code is on wind farms, with flexibility to expand to other renewable energy developments in the future, including solar farms and battery energy storage systems.
Once finalised, the Code will take effect when incorporated into local planning schemes or improvement schemes.
Guidelines
The Code is accompanied by Guidelines, that will form part of the planning framework however will not be incorporated into planning schemes.
The Guidelines may be updated from time to time and provide guidance on matters addressed in the Code, including:
- material required to accompany development applications;
- key reports and plans that may be required as a condition of development approval; and
- proponent-led preliminary community and stakeholder engagement.
Status Update
The draft Renewable Energy Planning Code is out for public consultation from 8 December 2025 to 10 April 2026. Submissions are invited through Have Your Say, WA!. The Renewable Energy Planning Code will not repeal any other planning code within the State Planning Policy Framework.
