Planning Public Consultation
Planning and Development Act 2005
Proposed structure plan – 15 Dempster Street, Port Hedland
The Town has received a proposed structure plan to guide future land use and development on the site. It proposes to transition the site to a planned, redevelopment ready state. A summary of the plan is below:
- Contains a mix of residential, accommodation and mixed use land;
- Designation of an environmental conservation reserve over approximately 8,200sqm of mapped coastal hazard area;
- Proposes temporary and adaptable uses within the reserve (relocatable accommodation, seasonable commercial activities and passive recreation);
- Incorporates infrastructure upgrades, pedestrian connectivity, foreshore amenity and bushfire protection.
The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed HERE
and can also be viewed in person at the Town of Port Hedland Depot, 4-6 Cajarina Road Wedgefield WA.
The Town invites written submissions from the public, which must be received by 6 October 2025. Should you wish to make a submission, please do so below via the OneConnect portal.
Land Administration Act 1997
AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR ROAD NAMING – JACK ADAMS DRIVE
The Town has received a request to amend a road name for the Port Hedland International Airport precinct following the Great Northern Highway Realignment.
At the Ordinary Council Meeting held 25 June 2025, Council supported the name ‘John Adams Road’ be submitted to Landgate for approval. Subsequently, a request was received to amend the name to ‘Jack Adams Drive’, reflecting the name by which he was commonly known and preferred.
In 1942 World War II saw three air raids on Port Hedland by Japanese aircraft. Tragically, the only casualty was 19-year-old Private John (Jack) Adams, a young infantryman stationed at the airfield. The road naming is commemorative of the this.
A map showing the Road Names can be found HERE
Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Sunday, 31 August 2025. A written submission can be made:
Should you require any further information regarding this matter, please contact the Planning and Economic Development team on 08 9158 9300 or eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au
Planning and Development Act 2005
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR UNHOSTED SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION – UNIT 3 LOT 1542 (NO. 110) SUTHERLAND STREET, PORT HEDLAND
The Town of Port Hedland has received a development application for unhosted short-term rental accommodation on the above-mentioned address.
The proposed home business included:
- House manual is placed on site to provide information on waste disposal, fire safety, and etc.
- With a maximum of two (2) guests per stay
- Short-stay professionals only
Details relating to the development application can be found HERE
Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Thursday, 21 August 2025. A written submission can be made:
Should you require any further information regarding this matter, please contact the Planning and Economic Development team on 08 9158 9300 or eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au