Planning Overview
The City of Albany is responsible for providing a vision for the future development of Albany, as well as for assessing the planning merit of individual projects on private lots.
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Local Planning Scheme No.2
The City of Albany Local Planning Scheme 2 provides the legal framework against which individual development proposals will be considered, along with relevant policies and guidelines. The Local Planning Scheme 2 is composed of the Scheme Text and the Scheme Maps. If these indicate that you need approval for your development you will need to lodge an application and it will be assessed by one of our planning officers.
City of Albany Local Planning Scheme
Structure Plans
Structure plans provide a basis for zoning (including residential density) and subdivision of land. A structure plan may be prepared where:
- An area is identified in a Local Planning Scheme as being suitable for urban development (through the 'Future Urban' zone);
- An area is identified in a Local Planning Scheme as requiring a Structure Plan prior to subdivision or development of the land;
- It is a requirement of a State Planning Policy; or
- It is required by the Western Australian Planning Commission for orderly and proper planning purposes.
Please note that due to regulatory changes, adopted 'Outline Development Plans', 'Subdivision Guide Plans', or 'Development Guide Plans' are now referred to as Structure Plans. Similarly, plans that were formerly referred to as 'Detailed Area Plans' are now referred to as Local Development Plans.
Local Structure Plans
Local Structure Plan No 4 Rural Residential Area 43 Frenchman Bay, Home and Harding Roads Robinson
Local Structure Plan No 7 Rural Residential Area 34 Lot 9000 Lancaster Road McKail
Local Structure Plan No 10 Lot 10 Chester Pass Road and Lot 521 Mercer Road Walmsley
Local Structure Plan No 13 Special Residential Area 22 Lots 105 and 106 Nanarup and Kula Roads Kalgan Heights / Lower King
Local Structure Plan Lots 1, 2 and 3 South Coast Highway McKail (modified)
Local Structure Plan - Boundary St, Le Grande Ave & Flemington St McKail
Local Structure Plan Little Grove Endorsed 2010
Local Structure Plan - South Lockyer 2015
Local Structure Plan - Kalgan Rural Village
Local Structure Plan - North McKail (Lancaster Rd, Timewell Rd and Gladville Rd) Outline Development Plan 10 (LPS1) Endorsed 2015
Local Structure Plan Pendeen Industrial Area
Local Structure Plan Yakamia/Lange 2015
Lange Structure Plan - Yakamia Appendix 3 Road Contribution Adopted 2015
Local Structure Plan Middleton Beach Activity Centre
Middleton Beach Activity Centre Design Guidelines 2018
Catalina Local Structure Plan
Local Development Plans
Local Development Plans set out specific and detailed guidance for the future development of certain sites, including the site requirements and development standards that will apply. A Local Development Plan may also exempt certain types of development from requiring development approval from the local government, where the criteria set out in the plan can be met.
A Local Development Plan is typically put in place due to the special characteristics of a site and will often guide the overall development (including the built form) that is intended to occur on the site. It can also detail environmental assets, residential amenity, infrastructure and access arrangements.
Planning: Detailed Area Plans Policy
Local Development Plan 1 - Lots 1 & 2 Frenchman Bay Road
Local Development Plan 2 - Lot 1005 Catalina Road Lange Adopted 2016
Local Development Plan 3 - Lots 204-206 Celestial Pde and Lots 207-209 Pegasus Blvd, McKail Adopted 2017
Local Development Plan 6 - Lots 213, 214 & 215 Spencer Street, Albany (extract) Adopted 2018
Local Development Plan 7 - Lot 104 Rocky Crossing Road, Willyung Adopted 2019
Local Development Plan 9 - Lots 654, 688-691 Greyhound Circle and Lots 651 and 692 Little Oxford Street, Gledhow Adopted 2020
Local Development Plan 10 - Spencer Park Neighbourhood Centre
Local Development Plan 11 - Lot 67 Middleton Road Mira Mar Adopted 2021
Local Development Plan 12 Lot 5 Earl Street Albany Adopted 2022
Local Development Plan 13 - Grove Street West, Little Grove Adopted 2022
Local Development Plan 14 - Village Centre Lower King Road Oyster Harbour Adopted 2023
Local Development Plan 15 - Stead Road
Local Development Plan 16 - Corymbia Estate Lot 31 Catalina Rd, Lange Adopted 2024
Coastal Hazard Planning & Management
CHRMAP
A CHRMAP is a long-term plan to address the impact of coastal hazards on our coastline. It looks at various hazard scenarios within a100-year timeframe and, with input from the community and key stakeholders, identifies the most appropriate adaptation strategies and options.
Whalers Beach (Frenchman Bay) CHRMAP
Planning Strategies
Local Planning Strategy 2019
The City's Local Planning Strategy 2019 provides strategic direction for the delivery of a more compact city where residents to live closer to local shops, services and employment within easy access to public transport, walking or cycling.
The Strategy comprises two parts.
- Part 1 sets out the vision and objectives for the City and provides longer term direction for the City's settlement growth through land use and development strategies.
- Part 2 contains the background information and analysis and describes the present situation in Albany in terms of its population, settlement, housing, environment and economy. It also highlights key planning implications which provide justification for the strategic direction and actions set out under Part 1.
The Strategy was prepared in accordance with the State Planning Strategy and the Lower Great Southern Strategy.
Albany Local Planning Strategy 2019 Part 1
Albany Local Planning Strategy 2019 Part 2
Albany Local Planning Strategy 2019 Summary
State Planning Strategy and Lower Great Southern Strategy
The State Planning Strategy and Lower Great Southern Strategy can be downloaded from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.
Albany Central Area Masterplan
The Albany Central Area Masterplan sets out a 20 year vision for the future growth of the town centre. The Masterplan will assist in co-ordinating the revitalisation of key sites, streets and facilities, whilst at the same time maintaining, protecting and enhancing the built and natural heritage that make Albany unique.
Albany Central Area Masterplan 2010
Property Map
Explore the City's interactive Property web map for more details on zoning, site or precinct specific local planning policies, and other development information applicable to your area and your property. Click below to access the map and find the information you need quickly and easily.
Contact Development Services
Should you have any queries or require further information in relation to Structure Plans or Local Development Plans, please contact our Planning Team
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City of Albany North Road Administration Building
102 North Road, Yakamia
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
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Other Links
State Planning
The State Planning Strategy and Lower Great Southern Strategy can be downloaded from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.
State Planning Policies
Other Documents
Albany Central Area Masterplan
The Albany Central Area Masterplan sets out a 20 year vision for the future growth of the town centre. The Masterplan will assist in co-ordinating the revitalisation of key sites, streets and facilities, whilst at the same time maintaining, protecting and enhancing the built and natural heritage that make Albany unique.
Albany Central Area Masterplan 2010
Albany Waterfront
The City of Albany's vision for the Albany Waterfront is to actively link the CBD to Princess Royal Harbour by providing a people-focused development with a strong sense of vibrancy and excitement, and with a unique combination of entertainment, accommodation and mixed-use buildings facing a wide waterside promenade overlooking an active public marina.
Albany Waterfront Planning Framework Report