Public Consultation


Application for Development Approval - Family Day Care at 8 Robinson Street, Port Hedland, WA 6721

The Town has received an application for development approval for a Home Business (Family Day Care) at the above-mentioned property. Details of the proposal include:

  • A maximum of seven children at one time.
  • Operating hours of 6am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday.
  • Designated pick-up and drop-off parking area being the driveway.
  • The front gate will be open on all operating days and hours.
  • Designated areas for the family day care include:
    • some part of the living area;
    • one bedroom for the children sleep area; and
    • outdoor play areas at the patio and the rear yard.

A copy of the plan can be found here

Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Wednesday 5 April 2023 and quote reference number DA2023/037.  This can be lodged:

  • In person:         At the Civic Centre - 13 McGregor Street, Port Hedland
  • Via post:           PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721; or
  • Via email:         eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

Should you require any further information regarding this matter please contact Syafrina Hamid on syafrina.hamid@porthedland.wa.gov.au  or on 08 9158 9352.


Application for Development Approval - Home Business at Unit 15, 9 Welsh Street, South Hedland, WA 6722

The Town has received an application for development approval for a Home Business (Cake Making and Decorating) at the above-mentioned property. Details of the proposal include:

  • A maximum of 6 operation hours per week, including weekends (depends on the number of orders).
  • There will be no customer visits to the property, apart from collecting the cake order at the front gate.
  • Designated customer parking area (3 car bays) is situated outside the lot boundary in visitor parking; and
  • Designated areas for the business are indoor areas only.

A copy of the plan can be found here

Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Friday 31 March 2023 and quote reference number DA2023/017.  This can be lodged:

  • In person:         At the Civic Centre - 13 McGregor Street, Port Hedland
  • Via post:           PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721; or
  • Via email:         eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

Should you require any further information regarding this matter please contact Syafrina Hamid on syafrina.hamid@porthedland.wa.gov.au  or on 08 9158 9352.


Extension of Time to Comment - Application for proposed Pedestrian Access Way closure at Lot 3280 Steamer Avenue, South Hedland 

The Town has received an application for the proposed closure of the Pedestrian Access Way at Lot 3280 Steamer Avenue, South Hedland. 

A copy of the closure report can be found here.

Should you wish to make a submission, please ensure that it is lodged by Wednesday 29 March 2023 and quote reference number DA2022/194.  This can be lodged:

  • In person:         At the Civic Centre - 13 McGregor Street, Port Hedland
  • Via post:           PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721; or
  • Via email:         eplanning@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

Should you require any further information regarding this matter please contact Karli Beresford on kberesford@porthedland.wa.gov.au  or on 08 9158 9334.