The Rules - Legislation and Documents

Development in the City of Busselton is controlled by the following documents and State Government Legislation.

Local Planning Strategy

The Local Planning Strategy provides the vision and strategic planning direction for the City of Busselton for the next 10 to 15 years. More details can be found on our Local Planning Scheme and Strategy page.

Local Planning Strategy

Local Planning Scheme No 21

Generally speaking, the Scheme details development requirements based on property zoning and land use. More details can be found on our Local Planning Scheme and Strategy pageFor proposed changes to the Scheme or a rezoning see Scheme Amendments.

Local Planning Scheme No 21

Local Planning Policies

Provides guidance for development in addition to the Local Planning Scheme No 21.

Current Structure Plans and Local Development Plans

Details can be found on the Structure Plans and Local Development Plans page.

Structure Plans approved since 2015 are also listed on the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.

Heritage

Please see our Heritage page for details.

State Planning Links

Residential Design Codes Vol. 1  

Residential Design Codes Vol. 2

State Planning Policies  

Leeuwin-Naturaliste Sub-Regional Planning Strategy 

Subdivision 

COVID-19 Planning Reforms 

Planning & Development Act 

Planning & Development Regulations 

Building Legislation Links

Building Act 2011 

Building Act Regulations 2012 

Information about Dividing Fences - Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Website 

Australian Standard AS3959

 

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