Planning Overview
The City of Albany's planning framework helps guide how land is used and developed throughout the district. Whether you're buying property, building a home, starting a business or researching planning requirements, this page provides access to key planning documents, mapping tools and strategic planning information.
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Local Planning Scheme No.2
The City of Albany's Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2) is the primary planning document that guides how land can be used and developed throughout the district.
The Scheme sets out:
- Land use zones and reserves
- Development requirements and planning rules
- Land uses that may be permitted in different areas
- Special Control Areas where additional planning considerations apply
- The process for assessing planning applications
If you're planning to build, subdivide, start a business, or make changes to a property, the Local Planning Scheme is often the first place to check what planning controls may apply.
Find Information About a Property
The easiest way to explore planning information is through the City's Property Map.
Using the Property Map you can:
- Search for a property by address
- View zoning and reserves
- Identify Special Control Areas
- Access planning information relevant to a property
- Explore other planning and mapping information across the City
Open Property Map
Official Scheme Documents
The current version of Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and official Scheme Maps are maintained by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH).
These links take you to the DPLH website, which contains the latest approved versions of the Scheme and associated maps.
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
Structure Plans – City of Albany Planning Information (DPLH)
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.
Local Development Plan 1 - Lots 1 & 2 Frenchman Bay Road 2022
Local Development Plan 2 - Lot 1005 Catalina Road Lange 2016
Local Development Plan 3 - Lots 204-206 Celestial Pde and Lots 207-209 Pegasus Blvd, McKail 2017
Local Development Plan 6 - Lots 213, 214 & 215 Spencer Street, Albany (extract) 2018
Local Development Plan 7 - Lot 104 Rocky Crossing Road, Willyung 2019
Local Development Plan 9 - Lots 654, 688-691 Greyhound Circle and Lots 651 and 692 Little Oxford Street, Gledhow 2020
Local Development Plan 10 - Spencer Park Neighbourhood Centre 2022
Local Development Plan 11 - Lot 67 Middleton Road Mira Mar 2021
Local Development Plan 12 Lot 5 Earl Street Albany 2022
Local Development Plan 13 - Grove Street West, Little Grove 2022
Local Development Plan 14 - Village Centre Lower King Road Oyster Harbour 2023
Local Development Plan 15 - Stead Road 2024
Local Development Plan 16 - Corymbia Estate Lot 31 Catalina Rd, Lange 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 and 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.
Find Planning Information for a Property
City of Albany Property Map
Looking for zoning, planning controls or other property information? The City's Property Map allows you to search an address and access planning information relevant to a specific property. It is the quickest way to explore planning information before commencing a development proposal or property purchase.
Open Property Map
See All City Maps
Looking for more than planning information? Discover Albany through our collection of interactive maps. From parks and playgrounds to coastal attractions, waste services, environmental information and planning resources, there's a map to help you explore, learn and stay informed.
Browse All Maps
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
State Planning Resources
The State Planning Strategy and Lower Great Southern Strategy can be downloaded from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.
State Planning Policies
Related Planning 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