The City is proposing a new local planning policy to allow quicker delivery of amenities and infrastructure at local parks and reserves. We want to hear your views on this proposal. 

About the policy

This policy (Local Planning Policy 5.20 - Development in Local Reserves) identifies a set of criteria that exempts certain works at local reserves or parks from needing to undergo the development application process. Therefore, where a proposal meets the provisions of LPP 5.20, no development approval is required.

Currently, every development at a local park or reserve, regardless of the size and nature, must apply for a development application. This can create unnecessary delays. This policy aims to deliver community amenities and infrastructure quicker by removing the development application requirement for policy-compliant works.

• LPP 5.20 applies to all development proposed on Local Reserve – Parks and Recreation and Local Reserve – Public Purpose sites within the City of Cockburn.
• The intent of LPP 5.20 is to exclude certain types of development from requiring development approval.

Previous advertising

An earlier version of this Policy was advertised for public comment in July 2021 (view the project page here).

Feedback was considered and has resulted in the need for some revisions. The updated Policy is now being re-advertised for community feedback.

For more information, read the Frequently Asked Questions here.

Have your say by 4pm Thurs 7 April 2022

• View the updated Policy in the Document Library here

	Online submission Complete the online submission form below
	Written submission Email [email protected] Mail City of Cockburn, PO Box 1215 Bibra Lake DV WA 6965
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	More information Phone 08 9411 3444 Email [email protected]