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State Planning Policy 2.9 - Water

In accordance with Part 2, Division 3, Regulation 14(6) of the Planning and Development (State Planning Policies) Regulations 2024, State Planning Policy 2.9 Water was published on 16 December 2025, operational from 18 December 2025, along with the Planning for Water Guidelines.

State Planning Policy 2.9 Water

State Planning Policy 2.9 Water

Planning for Water Guidelines

The review of the water policy suite has been successfully completed.

State Planning Policy 2.9 Water (SPP 2.9), along with the Planning for Water Guidelines was published on 16 December 2025, operational from 18 December 2025.

The new policy and Guidelines, ensures that planning and development considers water resource management, applying appropriate measures to protect water quality and quantity and deliver sustainable outcomes for both water resources and development.

Further information

Further information

Explanatory note

Explanatory note provides an overview of the Water Planning Framework, key changes and frequently asked questions.

Public engagement outcomes report

This Report sets out the proposed policy responses to the issues raised by the submissions, where are categorised by theme.

PLANWA

Launch PlanWA to view layers associated with the implementation of SPP 2.9

Information sessions

The Department has organised two information sessions in February 2026, one for industry professionals and another for local government and WALGA.

Presentation for Local Government and WALGA

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 9:00am – 12:00pm 140 William Street, PERTH

Presentation for Industry

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm 140 William Street, PERTH

Useful contacts

DPLH Land use planning policy team

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Last updated: 16 December 2025