Amendments to Local Planning Policy 2.8: Licenses Premises

A vineyard worker pouring a glass of wine for customers

01 July 2026

The purpose of the amendments was to clarify the policy’s focus of guiding development application assessments, distinguish the City’s role from liquor licensing processes.

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Public Notice

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Council

At its 15 June 2026 meeting, the City of Wanneroo’s Policy Review Committee resolved to amend Local Planning Policy 2.8: Licensed Premises, after a period of consultation. The purpose of the amendments was to clarify the policy’s focus of guiding development application assessments, distinguish the City’s role from liquor licensing processes, and improve clarity through refined definitions and structured advertising requirements.

Further detail of the amendments to this local planning policy are provided in the City’s Administration’s report to the Policy Review Committee. The report and minutes from the 15 June 2026 Policy Review Committee meeting can be found on the meetings and agendas page.

Local Planning Policy 2.8: Licensed Premises, as amended, can be viewed below.