Land Use Planning
The Town of Port Hedland is committed to responsible land use planning to support sustainable growth, protect local character, and enhance the liveability of our community.
Our Planning team provides advice and support on zoning, development applications, subdivision proposals, and land use regulations.
You can submit a general enquiry through OneConnect or call our Customer Service’s team on (08) 9158 9300 weekdays between 8:00am and 3.45pm.
General Enquiry
Assessment Timeframes
In accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015, the Town is required to assess applications within the following statutory timeframes (beginning at 12:00 AM the day after a complete application and fee payment is received):
| Application Type |
Assessment Timeframe |
| Development Application (DA) |
- 60 Days (where public consultation is not required)
- 90 Days (where public consultation is required)
|
If further information is requested during the assessment process, the applicant has 21 calendar days to respond. Failure to provide this within the timeframe may result in the application being refused and fees retained.
In some cases, these timeframes may be adjusted by written agreement between the Town and the applicant.
Fees and Charges
Fees for planning applications are payable upon lodgement and vary depending on the type and value of the development. Payment can be made securely online through OneConnect.
Applications
See below the list of applications you can submit through the OneConnect Portal:
- Development Application
- Development Application Condition Clearance
- Amendments to Previous Development Approval (includes extension of time)
- Regional Development Assessment Panel (RDAP) Development Application
- Deemed-to-Comply Check for Single Houses
- Scheme Amendment, Structure Plan or Local Development Plan
- Request for Written Planning Advice
- Request a Pre-lodgement Meeting
- Strata Plan Approval/Endorsement
- Subdivision Clearance
- Copy of Planning Documents
Logon to OneConnect to start a new application, or refer to the registration page if you do not have an account.
Requests
See below the list of requests you can submit through the OneConnect Portal or through Snap Send Solve on your mobile: