The Planning and Sustainability directorate is responsible for the following key responsibilities of the City of Mandurah:

• Town Planning
• Building Approvals
• Environmental Planning

Town Planning

The City of Mandurah's Town Planning section focuses on Strategic and Statutory land-use planning for the district of Mandurah. This is primarily through the following:

• Administration of the City of Mandurah's Town Planning Scheme No 3
• Preparation of Local Planning Policies
• Assessment and approval of Outline Development Plans
• Assessment of Subdivision Applications
• Assessment of Applications for Planning Approval
• Assessment of Trading Licences

Trading in Public Places

• Assessment of Trading Licences