Town Planning Scheme

Town Planning Scheme 6

The City of South Perth Town Planning Scheme 6 sets out the way land is to be used and developed, classifies areas for land use and includes provisions to coordinate infrastructure within the local government area. The scheme is divided into two parts:

  • The scheme maps and height plans which set out the zoning, coding and maximum heights for each property; and,
  • The scheme text which sets out the specific development controls which apply to each property. 

In 2017 the City commenced a review of Town Planning Scheme 6. The report to Council recommended the City prepare a Local Planning Strategy and review Town Planning Scheme 6 in order to prepare a new Local Planning Scheme.

On 29 November 2017, the Western Australian Planning Commission resolved to approve the City’s request to review Town Planning Scheme 6.

Local Planning Scheme 7

The City in the process of moving to a new Local Planning Scheme, Local Planning Scheme No. 7 (LPS7). LPS7 will replace Town Planning Scheme No. 6. 

Council considered submissions and proposed modifications to draft Local Planning Scheme No.7 (LPS 7) at its meeting on 28 March 2023. Council resolved to support draft LPS 7 subject to modifications. See the meeting minutes and audio recording by visiting the Council Meetings page.

Draft LPS 7 along with Council’s recommendation and submissions received will now be forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). The WAPC will consider the Council’s recommendations before the Minister for Planning determines draft LPS 7. 

Online Mapping

You can use  online maps to view zoning and building heights for individual properties.

Related Content

Local Planning Scheme 7

Local Planning Scheme No. 7 sets out the zoning of land, permissible land uses, the scale of development and other important information relating to building and development standards across the City of South Perth.

Amendments to the Town Planning Scheme

From time to time, it becomes necessary to amend the City’s Town Planning Scheme. When a change is proposed or made to the Town Planning Scheme, it is referred to as a Scheme Amendment.

Scheme Amendment No. 63 - Preston Street Neighbourhood

An amendment proposal was submitted on behalf of some landowners to modify the town planning requirements for land in the Preston Street Neighbourhood Centre.  

South Perth Activity Centre Plan

The City is developing an Activity Centre Plan to set out the long term strategic vision and the statutory planning requirements for development in the area.

Waterford Triangle

Revitalising the Waterford Triangle to meet a number of community-identified objectives.

Canning Highway

The Canning Highway project is an ongoing series of studies to understand the area and plan for the future.

Town Planning Scheme No. 6

City of South Perth Town Planning Scheme No. 6 Text [ pdf - 6.4 MB ]
Town Planning Scheme No 6 - Zoning Map A0 [ pdf - 7 MB ]
Town Planning Scheme No 6 - Building Heights Map A0 [ pdf - 5.4 MB ]
Town Planning Scheme No 6 - Zoning Map A4 series [ pdf - 12.7 MB ]
Town Planning Scheme No 6 - Building Heights Map A4 series [ pdf - 9.8 MB ]
Town Planning Scheme No 6 - Legend for Zoning and Building Heights Limits [ pdf - 0.3 MB ]