The Peel Region Scheme is a statutory regional planning scheme, prepared and administered by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).
It seeks to provide a statutory mechanism for the implementation of regional strategies and structure plans, and introduces a development control framework and acquisition framework for land being reserved for a public purpose.
The Peel Region Scheme can be amended and initiated by resolution of the WAPC. This is based on a highly prescribed consultative process, including a requirement for referral to the Environmental Protection Authority for consideration of the need for an environmental assessment.
Major region scheme amendments must be put before Parliament and may be subject to disallowance approval by the Governor. Major region scheme amendments typically take up to 18 months to complete. Where formal environmental review is required, the time taken is much longer (at least three years). Peel Region Scheme amendments are subject to comment from affected land owners and infrastructure providers. Region schemes are initiated at the instigation of landowners, local government and by the State government to ensure long-term land supply and the reservation of land for public purposes.
The Peel Region Scheme provides for:
- Regional Reserves;
- Regional Zoning of Land;
- Special Control Areas; and
- Requires Development Approval for Reserved Land, or for those specified by the WAPC by Resolution.
