Project Information - Planning & Development

Latitude 32 has its own Act of Parliament known as the Hope Valley-Wattleup Redevelopment Act 2000 (the Act). The Act established the Authority (DevelopmentWA) with the functions to plan, undertake, promote and coordinate the development and redevelopment of land in the redevelopment area.

Master Plan

As required by the Act a Master Plan (Hope Valley Wattleup Redevelopment Project Master Plan) was approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) in 2004, and functions in a manner similar to a town planning scheme.

The Master Plan provides the procedures for establishing statutory documents including structure plans, planning policies, management strategies and design guidelines, along with the requirements for planning approvals in order to control land use and development. These are located on the Documents and Policies page.

Planning

Latitude 32 is one of Western Australia's key strategic industrial areas and is being developed to support future industrial growth, investment, and employment opportunities.

The Flinders (DA1) and Orion precincts have been completed, are fully developed and sold out. Planning and development of the Wattleup Precinct (DA2) and other future development areas continues to support the long-term vision for the region.

In 2017, the Western Australian Government announced the Westport Program, which is investigating long-term freight and port solutions for the State.

Planning for Development Areas 4 and 5 within Latitude 32 is being undertaken in consideration of broader regional planning initiatives, including the Westport Program

Planning responsibilities

Under the Act and Master Plan the WAPC is the determining authority for planning. In early 2012, the WAPC delegated the authority back to the City of Kwinana and City of Cockburn.

• Applicant, Landowner, Developer: Undertake investigations, prepare planning applications and supporting technical documentation, and obtain relevant approvals.
• DevelopmentWA: Facilitate planning and development of the Latitude 32 Industry Zone, provide guidance on planning requirements, and act as a referral agency where required.
• The Local Governments: responsible for planning and compliance: Assess and determine development applications in accordance with applicable planning legislation and policies
• WAPC: responsible for structure plan and subdivision approval. Assess and determine applications where required under planning legislation and oversee subdivision approvals.

See below for the planning requirements of developers and the roles and responsibilities of the various agencies throughout the planning process.

There are two ways you can obtain approval to develop within Latitude 32:

1. Temporary development

Temporary development can be undertaken prior to structure plan approval, in accordance with the Latitude 32 Development of Land Policy, refer to the Development of Land Policy link below.

Following approval of a structure plan, temporary development will be considered in limited circumstances depending on compliance with the approved levels plan (within the structure plan) and timing from the development front or development by others.

2. Permanent industrial development

All permanent development must be in accordance with the planning framework at the time of approval. Including, but not limited to:

• A structure plan approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission,
• The development contribution plan relating to the relevant development area, and
• The Latitude 32 Design Guidelines - please refer to link below.

For more information on developing in Latitude 32 please refer to our frequently asked questions.

If you own property in the Latitude 32 Industry Zone there are several options available to you:

• Continue your current approved land use,
• Sell your property privately or through a licensed real estate agent, or
• Redevelop your land for industrial purposes, subject to relevant planning approvals.

If you choose to remain on your property, existing use rights may apply to activities lawfully undertaken before the Hope Valley-Wattleup Redevelopment Act 2000 came into effect. This may allow you to continue your current use, including residing on the property, subject to applicable legislation and approvals.

For more information, please refer to our frequently asked questions.