21 January 2021 $4 million of grants available for coastal planning and managementFunds almost doubled from last round highlighting the importance of our coastlineFind out more
15 January 2021 Collie sheds on track for heritage listingRailway Goods Shed and Footbridge capture Collie coal mining history.Find out more
07 January 2021 McGowan Government cuts red tape, making aged care more availableThe number of older Australians set to more than double over the next 40 years.Find out more
18 December 2020 New planning regulations to streamline systemChanges to local planning regulations to take effect in February 2021.Read the media statement
17 December 2020 Native title agreement secures future for Yinggarda peopleEconomic benefits for the Gascoyne region's Yinggarda people and the local horticultural industry.Read the media statement
17 December 2020 New Design WA policy guides development of local precinctsThe new policy is part of the Design WA initiatives to ensure good design is at the heart of all development.Read the media statement
15 December 2020 Bidyadanga remote Aboriginal community land activation projectPilot project launched to drive economic development in remote Aboriginal communities.Read the media statement
11 December 2020 New development standards for City of Joondalup infill areasLocal planning scheme amendment refines development controls in Housing Opportunity Areas.Find out more
07 December 2020 Christmas closureThe Department will be closed from Friday 25 December 2020, re-opening Monday 4 January 2021.Have a safe festive season
07 December 2020 Swan Valley Planning Bill passes Parliament protecting regionThe Swan Valley Planning Act 2020 has passed Parliament and will soon become law.Read the media statement
04 December 2020 Strategic planning finalised for East Wanneroo District Structure PlanStructure plan to guide the strategic development of more than 8,000 hectares of land in Perth's northern suburbs.Read the media statement
02 December 2020 Call for expert team to rekindle historic Ascot KilnsIconic heritage kilns to undergo three-year $6 million conservation programRead the media statement