New Design WA policy guides development of local precincts

New Design WA policy guides development of local precincts
Thursday 17 December 2020

The new policy is part of the Design WA initiatives to ensure good design is at the heart of all development.

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti today released State Planning Policy 7.2 - Precinct Design to guide development around precincts including METRONET stations.

Development of complex sites will require a precinct plan focusing on six key elements - urban ecology, urban structure, public realm, movement, land use and built form and will be developed in consultation with the community.

The new policy is part of the Design WA initiatives to ensure good design is at the heart of all development.

This includes activity centres, train stations, land adjacent to major transport routes and some residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring the new precinct responds to community expectations and delivers positive social, environmental and economic outcomes.

The new policy also addresses infill sites that require a high level of planning and design due to their complexity, such as significant heritage or environmental considerations, or requiring a design response that embraces local character and meets community needs.

The new policy complements the State Government's record public transport investment in METRONET, that will free up 5,000 hectares of land for development around future stations.

The State Government's planning reform agenda continues to deliver new planning processes that are consistent, slash red tape and support local jobs. 

Further information about the new policy

Read the media statement

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