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Council is responsible for the regulation of the use and development of land within its area. The main tool for controlling land use is the Council’s Town Planning Scheme No.5. The Scheme zones and reserves land for a variety of uses and controls elements of development, such as building size, car parking and open space provision.

If you are planning to develop land in the Town of Port Hedland District, you may require Planning Approval.

Planning Services can also assist you with:

  • Crown land enquiries;
  • Laneway and road closures;
  • Built Heritage matters;
  • Town Planning Scheme Amendments.

For further information please contact Council’s Planning Services on 9158 9300.

Town Planning Town Planning Scheme No.5
Read about requirements for planning in the Town of Port Hedland
Town Planning Scheme Amendments
Proposed or finalised scheme amendments
Town Planning Council Town Planning Policies
Local policies not covered by the scheme
Town Planning Town of Port Hedland Heritage Places
Municipal Heritage Inventory
Town Planning Application for Planning Approval (PDF document 1.6 MB)
 
Town Planning Home Occupation - Mobile Business - Home Office Application Form (PDF document 941.5 kB)
 
Town Planning Fees & Charges 2008- 2009 (PDF document 73.9 kB)
 
Town Planning Residential Design Codes (R Codes) of Western Australia
For residential development requirements throughout Western Australia.
Town Planning Local Planning Strategy No. 1 - Land Use Master Plan (PDF document 10.5 MB)
 
Town Planning Guidance Notes for TWA Developers - August 2008 (PDF document 77.1 kB)
 
Town Planning South Hedland Town Centre Development Plan (Draft Documents)
View draft documents for the South Hedland Town Centre Development Plan