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Further reform to the WA planning system will commence on 19 October 2015 when the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (WA) take effect. The Regulations, which were Gazetted last week, will introduce a new Model Scheme text and ‘Deemed Provisions’ which will automatically form part of every local planning scheme. The changes will also see the structure plan approval process streamlined and the local scheme amendment process simplified.
Another significant change is the obligation on local governments to prepare a development contribution plan for each area identified in a local planning scheme as a development contribution area. Currently, there is no obligation to do so unless the local planning scheme provisions require the making of a development contribution plan.
Norton Rose Fulbright has a market leading planning practice and we would be happy to discuss with you the implications of the reforms for your business.
The principles underlying development contributions are set out in State Planning Policy 3.6 – Development Contributions for Infrastructure (SPP 3.6). Under the new Model Scheme text, SPP 3.6 will have legal status by being read as part of each local planning scheme. This means that in preparing a development contribution plan, local governments must have regard to the principles set out in SPP 3.6. These include:
SPP 3.6 is currently being reviewed to clarify the range of infrastructure to be covered by the policy and to establish guidelines for effective implementation. This should provide greater certainty for developers on the likely amount of infrastructure contributions in both new and existing urban areas.
The new Regulations will replace the Town Planning Regulations 1967 (WA) and its associated Model Scheme text. From 19 October 2015, when the Regulations come into effect, the following changes will take place:
The latest reforms to the WA planning system are aimed at addressing outdated regulations. They are part of the State Government’s ‘Planning makes it happen: phase two – Blueprint for planning reform’ which was the subject of a previous legal update accessible here. The new Regulations will remove old terminology, provide alternative tracks for scheme amendments, streamline planning processes across local government areas, and provide clarity for developers in relation to infrastructure charges.
Please contact Charmian Barton if you would like to know more about the legislation and the implications for your business.
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