Learn about the City’s planning documents that guide how land can be developed, including draft and approved Structure Plans and approved Local Development Plans.
Definitions
Structure Plan: A planning document made up of text and maps that shows how land is intended to be developed. It provides a broad planning framework for an area, including road layouts, land use zones, public open space, community facilities, housing density and key infrastructure. Structure Plans help guide subdivision and development proposals.
Local Development Plan (LDP): Previously known as a Detailed Area Plan, a LDP sets out site-specific development requirements for a particular lot, group of lots, or defined area. It may vary or supplement the requirements of the Residential Design Codes, Local Planning Scheme, or structure plan for matters such as setbacks, building orientation, garages and fencing. In some cases, development that complies with an approved LDP may not require development (planning) approval.
Approved Structure Plans
Approved Structure Plans are available on our planning, building and compliance documents page.
Draft Structure Plans
The following draft Structure Plans have been considered by Council and referred to the Western Australian Planning Commission for determination, together with Council’s recommendation:
The Central Mariginiup Local Structure Plan encompasses approximately 310 hectares of land enabling the development of up to 3,500 residential dwellings accommodating up to 10,000 residents.
The Structure Plan provides for multiple educational facilities, a district community facility, an indoor recreation centre, a regional sporting facility, a neighbourhood centre and a transit station. The structure plan also provides a range of public open spaces which afford opportunities for both passive and active recreation some of which are connected by a north south parkland link.
Draft Central Mariginiup Local Structure Plan – East Wanneroo Precinct 15
The Central Mariginiup Local Structure Plan covers around 310 hectares and supports up to 3,500 homes for approximately 10,000 residents. It includes sites for multiple schools, a district community facility, an indoor recreation centre, a regional sporting facility, a neighbourhood centre and a transit station.
The plan also provides a network of public open spaces for passive and active recreation, including areas connected by a north–south parkland link.
Draft Lake Mariginiup Local Structure Plan – East Wanneroo Precinct 7 (PDF)
The purpose of this Activity Centre Plan is to guide the development of a vibrant and prosperous town centre by outlining the future built form and land uses.
It also sets out transport and access networks, public open space, design principles and key development controls, such as building height, residential density, parking and setbacks, to support subdivision and development decisions.
Draft Wanneroo Town Centre Activity Centre Plan No. 90 (PDF)
The Ranch Road Local Structure Plan covers approximately 262 hectares and supports up to 2,500 homes for around 7,500 residents. It includes a primary school with a co-located community facility, neighbourhood playing field and pavilion/community centre.
The plan also provides a network of parklands and public open spaces for passive and active recreation, including areas connected by a north–south parkland link.
Draft Ranch Road Local Structure Plan – East Wanneroo Precinct 8 (PDF)
The East Wanneroo Precinct 3 Local Structure Plan covers about 135 hectares and forms an important part of the broader East Wanneroo planning area, providing for a new residential community of up to 1,856 dwellings supported by community, education, recreation, and local commercial uses.
The precinct incorporates a Primary School, Local Shopping Centre and neighbourhood playing fields to ensure convenient access to essential services and active recreation. A connected network of public open spaces and recreation areas is integrated throughout, creating green links that support walking, cycling and enhanced local amenity.
Overall, the land‑use pattern and infrastructure framework are designed to deliver a high‑quality, sustainable neighbourhood aligned with the long‑term vision for East Wanneroo.
Draft Elliot Road Local Structure Plan – East Wanneroo Precinct 3 (PDF)
Local Development Plans
Local Development Plans set out detailed design requirements for specific lots or development areas.
Approved Local Development Plans are available on our planning, building and compliance documents page.
