Changes to the residential planning framework are coming. On 8 March 2024 the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage released modifications to the Residential Design Codes (R Codes). These changes will split the R Codes Volume 1 into Part B and Part C. These changes will become operational on 10 April 2024.
Part B reflects the current R Codes Volume 1, with minor amendments. It will apply to Single Houses in areas coded R40 and below, and to grouped dwellings in areas coded R25 and below.
Part C will apply to Grouped Dwellings in areas coded R30 and above and Single Houses in areas coded R50 and above and Multiple Dwellings in areas coded R30 to R60. The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website will be updated as more information is released.
Development applications submitted now will be determined against the applicable framework as outlined above. To find your property's R-Coding you can use the City's Online Maps. Locate and select your property, refer to 'LPS2 Zone' in the right-hand-side information panel.
For everything you need including planning application forms, checklists, temples, information sheets, policies and the fee schedule.
Application Forms
Planning Application Forms
Use this form for development application
Normal Development Application Form
Use this form for a normal development application where you are proposing a change of use of alterations to a commercial business
Business Development Application Form
Use this form for all development applications (alongside one of the above forms)
Metropolitan Region Scheme Form 1
Use these forms for a Development Assessment Panel application (alongside the above forms)
DAP Application Form 1 or Form 2
Subdivision application forms
Subdivision Clearance
Form 15A
Form 15C
Other application forms
Request for Copy of Development Approvals
Request for Written Planning Advice
Request for Single House Deemed-to-Comply Check
Application for Section 40 Certificate
Design Review Panel pre-lodgement
Change of Property Address
Checklists and Templates
Checklists outlining what information you need to submit for different types of planning applications:
PLEASE NOTE: As of March 2024, information sheets have not been reviewed to include the changes to the R Codes.
Alterations and Additions to Dwellings
Single Houses and Grouped Dwellings
Multiple Dwellings
Mixed Use and Commercial
Form 1 and Form 2 DAP Applications
Change of Use
Signs and Advertising
Construction Management Plan Proforma
Checklists outlining what information you need to submit for other types of applications:
Subdivision - Form 15A
Subdivision - Form 15C
Change of Property Address
Templates to assist you in providing some of the information that may be needed for your type of application:
Urban Design Study Template
Environmentally Sustainable Design Template - for Single Houses and Grouped Dwellings
Short Term Accommodation Management Plan Template
Short Term Accommodation Code of Conduct Template
Further details on what each type of information needed is and what's expected to be included in this information:
Description of Information for Submission
Information Sheets
Please note the Residential Design Codes will be amended on in April 2024 and the information below may be affected by this and has not been updated yet. Find out more here or contact our Planning team for more advice.
For general information on development, please see the following information sheets:
Do I Need Development Approval?
Which R-Codes Applies to My Development?
Heritage Properties
How to Satisfy Development Approval Conditions
Cash-in-Lieu of Public Open Space
Construction Management Proforma
For more specific information on different types of development applications, please see the following information sheets:
Aged or Dependent Persons' Dwellings Information Sheet
Ancillary Dwellings
Brookman and Moir Streets Heritage Area Planning Information
Carports and Garages
Demolition of Development
Driveways and Crossovers
Front Fences
Home Business, Occupation, Store and Office
Outbuildings
Patios
Short Term Accommodation
Signs and Advertising
Site Works and Retaining Walls
For more specific information on the requirements that are applicable to development applications, please see the following information sheets:
Deep Soil and Canopy Cover
Environmentally Sustainable Design - Commercial Developments
Environmentally Sustainable Design - Mixed Use Development and Apartments
Environmentally Sustainable Design - Single Houses and Grouped Dwellings
Public Art
Waste Guidelines for New Developments
For information on different types of subdivision applications, please see the following information sheets:
Form 15A and 15C Applications
Subdivision Applications (Residential)
Subdivision Clearance Applications
For information on other types of applications, please see the following information sheets:
Section 40 Certificates
Street Addressing
State Administrative Tribunal Appeals
If the information you're looking for isn't listed above, please contact the City's Duty Planner on 9273 6000 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.
Local Planning Scheme and Strategy
The Regulations, made under the Planning and Development Act 2005 (the Act), govern the way in which local planning strategies and local planning schemes are prepared, consolidated and amended.
Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015
All local governments in Western Australia are required to have a Local Planning Strategy and Scheme. The Strategy sets out the long term land use planning direction and vision for the City while the Scheme sets out the rules for development in the City that align with this direction and vision. The Local Planning Scheme maps provide the land zoning, which in turn indicates the type of uses that may be possible in each particular area.
Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015
Local Planning Scheme No.2
Scheme No. 2 maps available on IntraMaps
City of Vincent Local Planning Strategy
City of Vincent Town Planning Scheme No. 1 (repealed)
Scheme No. 1 Maps
Local Planning Policies
The City’s Built Form Policy (Policy No. 7.1.1) is applicable to all development involving works within the City of Vincent.
7.1.1 Built Form
Town Centre Planning Frameworks
The City has a number of town centre planning frameworks which guide development with the private and public realm. They contain both statutory provisions for development within the private realm and place based actions to improve outcomes and amenity within the public realm.
North Claisebrook Planning Framework
Pickle District Planning Framework
All other local planning policies that may be applicable to your development are listed below:
7.5.4 Substantial Commencement of Development
7.5.5 Domestic Satellite Dishes Microwave Antennae and Tower Masts
7.5.6 Telecommunication Facilities
7.5.7 Licensed Premises
7.5.10 Sustainable Design
7.5.19 Amalgamation Condition On Planning Approvals
7.5.21 Sound Attenuation
Local Planning Policy: Consulting Rooms and Medical Centres
7.5.23 Construction Management Plans
Local Planning Policy: Child Care and Family Day Care
Local Planning Policy - Percent for Art
Local Planning Policy: Planning Exemptions
Local Planning Policy Restricted Premises - Smoking
Local Planning Policy: Signs and Advertising
Local Planning Policy: Short Term Accommodation
Heritage and Character
General local planning policies on heritage and character:
7.6.1 Heritage Management - Development Guidelines for Heritage and Adjacent Properties
7.6.2 Heritage Management - Assessment
7.6.3 Trees of Significance
7.6.4 Heritage Management - Interpretation
7.6.5 Heritage Management - Amending MHI
7.6.6 Heritage Management - The Heritage List MHI
7.6.7 Heritage Management - Bonuses
7.6.8 Heritage Management - Enquiries
7.6.9 Heritage Assistance Fund
Local planning policies on heritage and character that apply to specific areas:
Local Planning Policy: Character Area Guidelines
Local Planning Policy: Heritage Area Guidelines
This local planning policy contains development provisions for the following heritage areas:
- Harley Street Heritage Area
- Janet Street Heritage Area
- Brookman and Moir Streets Heritage Area
Parking and Access
Local Planning Policy: Non-Residential Parking
Payment in Lieu of Parking Plan
7.7.2 Car Sharing Policy
Appendices
Appendix 11 - Non - Conforming Use Register
Appendix 20 - Refunding And Waiving Planning And Building Fees
Appendix 22 - Development Design Guidelines for Structures Above or Adjacent to the Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel Northbridge
Community Consultation
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy
Lindsay Street Precinct
These documents were adopted by the MRA and apply to the Lindsay Street Precinct pursuant to clause 85C of the City's Local Planning Scheme No. 2.
Central Perth Development Policies
New Northbridge Design Guidelines
Central Perth Heritage Inventory
Local Development Plans
No. 40 Frame Court, Leederville - Local Development Plan
Nos. 199-241 Fitzgerald Street and 4-10 Cowle Street, West Perth - Local Development Plan
Fees and Charges
Planning Fees and Charges Schedule 2023/24
Register of Determined Development Applications
From 1 July 2020 the City will publish a register of Development Applications (DA's) that are determined by the City each month. These registers are available in PDF format below and are updated monthly.
March 2024 - Determined DA's
February 2024 - Determined DA's
December 2023 - Determined DA's
January 2024 - Determined DA's
November 2023 - Determined DA's
October 2023 - Determined DA's
September 2023 - Determined DA's
August 2023 - Determined DA's
July 2023 - Determined DA's
June 2023 - Determined DA's
May 2023 - Determined DA's
April 2023 - Determined DA's
March 2023 - Determined DA's
February 2023 - Determined DA's
January 2023 - Determined DA's
December 2022 - Determined DA's
November 2022 - Determined DA's
October 2022 - Determined DA's
September 2022 - Determined DA's
August 2022 - Determined DA's
July 2022 - Determined DA's
June 2022 - Determined DA's
May 2022 - Determined DA's
April 2022 - Determined DA's
March 2022 - Determined DA's
February 2022 - Determined DA's
January 2022 - Determined DA's
December 2021-Determined DA's
November 2021 - Determined DA's
October 2021 - Determined DA's
September 2021 - Determined DA's
August 2021 - Determined DA's
July 2021 - Determined DA's
June 2021 - Determined DA's
May 2021 - Determined DA's
April 2021 - Determined DA's
March 2021 - Determined DA's
February 2021 - Determined DA's
January 2021 - Determined DA's
December 2020 - Determined DA's
November 2020 - Determined DA's
October 2020 - Determined DA's
September 2020 - Determined DA's
August 2020 - Determined DA's
July 2020 - Determined DA's