The East Wanneroo District Structure Plan identifies future infrastructure including major roads, an underground transit corridor, parks, and high schools, with land to be formally reserved under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS). While exact impacts and timeframes are uncertain, studies and planning are underway - primary regional roads like the Yanchep-Whiteman Highway and Flynn Drive may be reserved within 3-5 years, integrator arterial roads such as Franklin/Lenore and Elliot Roads within 2 years, and transit corridor studies are expected to conclude in 3-5 years. High school sites will be confirmed through local structure plans, which are led by developers and vary in timing. Until reserved, affected land can continue to be used for its current purpose.
You may be approached by a developer wanting to purchase your land as part of the land assembly process. This is a personal decision for you to make based on your individual circumstances.
If you do not sell your land to a developer, it can remain in private ownership until it is needed for its reserved purpose, at which time it will be acquired by the State Government or the City. At the time of land acquisition, an independent land valuer will undertake a valuation of the land to be acquired.
You are not required to develop your land and may continue using it under existing approvals. Once a local structure plan is approved in your precinct, nearby development may begin, though urbanisation will likely occur in stages, with some rural uses remaining alongside new development. The City will assess non-urban-related development applications on a case-by-case basis, guided by Local Planning Policy 5.3: East Wanneroo.
I am thinking about selling my land. What can I tell prospective buyers?
You should let prospective buyers know that future development of your land is affected by the East Wanneroo DSP. The City can help you or potential buyers understand the impact the DSP may have on your land. It is important to remember that development in East Wanneroo will be driven by the market so timeframes referenced in the DSP are indicative only.
I have been contacted by a developer about selling my land – what do I do?
You may be contacted by a developer about whether you would like to sell your land or enter into a contract to sell your land. The City cannot provide guidance on whether you should sell land to a developer. This is a personal decision for you to make based on your individual circumstances.
Frequently asked questions about the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan are available on the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website. If you have any other questions about the East Wanneroo DSP and what it means for your land, please contact the City on (08) 9405 5000.