Draft State Planning Policy Framework
Purpose
Same framework, better experience.
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is undertaking a standard amendment to SPP1. The proposed amendments provide an opportunity to present the State planning policy suite in a more consistent, contemporary and user-friendly way for the community, industry and decision-makers. Applying a standardised format across policies and supporting documents will improve clarity, navigation and readability, while maintaining the existing policy intent of SPP 1. The amendments will also update legislative and departmental references and correct minor errors.
Status update
In accordance with the Planning and Development (State Planning Policies) Regulation 2024:
- The draft State Planning Policy Framework was advertised for public comment from 20 August 2026 to 20 October 2026. Submissions were made through Have Your Say, WA!.
- The submissions received will now be considered by the WAPC and then submitted to the Minister for Planning for a decision.
- These amendments are considered by the WAPC to constitute a ‘standard amendment’ as they are limited to updating references, correcting minor errors and improving the format and presentation of SPP 1, without altering its policy intent.
If approved, the policy would repeal the following document, once it comes into operation: