Published on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 1:57:32 PM
The City of Busselton has been ordered by the Minister for Planning to initiate Amendment No. 60 to the City of Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 21. This Amendment seeks to rezone Vasse North, a 52.5 hectare parcel of land located on the north-western side of the Busselton Bypass and Bussell Highway intersection in Vasse.
The Council previously considered the proposal at its Ordinary Meeting held on 11 December 2024 and carried an alternative motion whereby it refused to initiate the Amendment and subsequently did not adopt the proposed Structure Plan for advertising. Following this decision of Council, the proponent made a representation to the Minister for Planning seeking to have the Amendment progressed. The City subsequently received a written order from the Minister to initiate the Amendment in August 2025.
At its meeting on 12 November 2025, the Council made a new decision to adopt this Amendment (with modifications) for advertising. The modifications include a requirement for the proponent to develop a single structure plan for the entire Special Provision Area which is to be advertised with the Amendment.
The Amendment will first be referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in accordance with the Planning and Development Act. The EPA will then advise the City about whether a formal environmental assessment is required. If a formal environmental assessment is not required, the City will then proceed with advertising the Amendment for 42 days. Should the EPA determine that the Amendment is subject to formal environmental assessment, this assessment will be prepared prior to advertising of the proposal.
The community will be advised when the consultation period opens and will be provided with the opportunity to make submissions during this period.
At the completion of the advertising period, all submissions received from the community will be considered by the Council.
The Council will then be asked to make a further decision which outlines their recommendation to the Western Australian Planning Commission.
The State Government will ultimately decide the outcome for this Amendment.
To view the debate for this and previous meetings, please go to the City’s YouTube Channel.
To see all Council and Committee agendas and minutes, please visit our website.
Objectives outlined in this statement are aligned with the City of Busselton’s Council Plan (2024 - 2034) Key Theme Place – Responsible planning is helping the region to experience sustainable growth with retention and enhancement of our unique character, identity and lifestyle.
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