Draft State Planning Policy Framework
Purpose
Same framework, better experience.
The Western Australian Planning Commission 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 following is provided:
- The draft State Planning Policy Framework is out for public consultation from 20 August 2026 to 20 October 2026. Submissions are invited through Have Your Say, WA!.
- 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: