The information below explains the Town Planning Scheme and outlines the projects being undertaken by the City in relation to planning matters, as well as providing advice regarding planning applications and property development.
Town Planning Scheme No.6
The key function of Town Planning Scheme No. 6 is to provide for the zoning and reservation of land, land use permissibility and development assessment parameters.
Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme 24
Council has adopted a new Local Planning Strategy and Local Planning Scheme for the City of Gosnells. The Strategy and Scheme have been approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission for the purpose of public consultation.
Development contribution plans
The City administers a number of Development Contribution Plans (DCPs), for the purpose of sharing the cost of providing infrastructure required to support new development.
Projects
Find out about a range of planning projects and initiatives that are underway.
Development Assessment Panels
Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) are intended to enhance planning expertise in decision making by improving the balance between technical advice and local knowledge.
Getting involved
Have your say on a current planning proposal or report a concern.
Restrictive Covenant affecting properties in Thornlie
A restrictive covenant is an agreement between two parties that restricts the use or enjoyment of land (often referred to as the ‘burdened land’) owned by one of those parties, for the benefit of another party. A restrictive covenant is noted on a Certificate of Title for the land.
Major initiatives
Ongoing projects which have prominent and significant outcomes are featured as Major initiatives. Included are Town Centres and Villages, the Public Open Space Strategy and Future Developments and works. If you're curious about work occurring in your area, you may find the answers here.