City of South Perth - Local Development Plan (LDP)

Local Development Plan (LDP)

A local development plan is a planning tool used to provide site specific design control measures to those under the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) for matters relating to the design of a built area or development site. The LDP may include controls for the built form including setbacks, building heights and location of outdoor living areas. The LDP may also provide controls for vehicle access, both to and within a development site, along with the locations of garages and parking areas.

Application information

Local Development Plan framework

Preparing an LDP

Approved Local Development Plans

Amendments to an existing Local Development Plan

Planning customer enquiries

One of our urban planners is available to attend to general planning enquiries during business hours. Enquiries can be made as follows:

By phone on 9474 0777 - a message will be taken if the duty planner is unavailable.
In person - by appointment at the Civic Centre. Please call to make an appointment.
In person - from 9.30-10.30am or 3-4pm at the Civic Centre (no booking required).
Online via Microsoft Teams - please call to make an appointment.

Fees

Register or sign in

To submit an application, you will need to register or sign in for a mySouthPerth account. Click the Register and Sign In option at the top right of this page to proceed.

For assistance with your mySouthPerth account, visit our information page.

Already signed in?

If you see your initials at the top right-hand corner of this page, you are already signed in.

Submit an application

To submit an application, proceed below.

Before you begin

Prior to commencing the application via the link below, ensure you have an electronic copy (e.g. scan) of the following documentation prior to completing the application process:

Supporting cover letter or report clearly indicating why the LDP has been prepared (i.e. Structure Plan requirement or condition of subdivision) and justification for the proposed variation/s to the Residential Design Codes of WA.
Electronic PDF version of the proposed Local Development Plan.
And a copy of WAPC Subdivision Approval (if LDP is required under subdivision).

You will be required to attach this information during the application process.

Application attachments

Please ensure you are attaching all plans, materials and supporting information relevant to the application as part of your initial lodgement. Any omissions or additional materials will be required to be sent as separate emails, which will be limited to standard email size limitations (eg 10MB).

Lodge a Local Development Plan (LDP)

Lodgement guidance

Type of location - property or land?

When lodging your application, you are presented with two options to search the location.

To use the Property search method, click on Property and enter the street number and street name (e.g. 199 Thelma Street, or 2/203 Thelma Street, or 205B Thelma Street).

To use the Land search method, click on Land and enter the lot number and plan number (e.g. Lot 3497 DP187254, or Lot 1 SP5985).

Where can I find the lot and plan numbers?

Refer to the Certificate of Title, especially if it has been recently subdivided.

Alternatively, you can refer to the City's mapping tool. Via mapping, search and select the location. Scroll down to the Land - Property Information section via the information to the right of the page. The data for the land search is the Lot on Plan data. You can copy and paste this information into the land search when you start your application.

What if there are no land details in mapping?

I cannot lodge as I have errors

Do I complete any section/s with 'for City officer use only' in it?

How do I attach documents?

The lodgement process may include requirements to attach documents. Please refer to the Before you begin section on this page in relation to requirements and ensure you have this information prior to commencing the process. You will be presented with options for mandatory and optional documentation.

Mandatory documentation

Mandatory document types will be displayed within the mandatory documentation section. There may be more than one document required, and the name of each document will be listed.

To add the document, click the Add button, search and select the correct document then click Open. A pop up will display with your document name as well as the attachment type. Select Save when complete. The document will then be uploaded to the lodgement.

Please note, if you have more than one document for this mandatory field, you can select Add Another via the pop up or Add via the main screen once you have attached the first document.

Complete the process for each mandatory attachment type.

Optional documentation

The lodgement process will also include the ability to attach optional documentation. Please ensure you refer to the Before you begin section of this page for guidance on required documentation as not all may be listed as mandatory.

To attach optional documentation, click the Add button under Optional Attachments, search and select the correct document then click Open. A pop up will display with your document as well as a drop down section to select your Attachment Type. Click the drop down and select the correct type. Select Save when complete. The document will then be uploaded to the lodgement.

Repeat this process for each additional document.

Documents labelled (for City officer use only)

Post lodgement process

Once your application is lodged, the following steps will apply:

The City will review the submitted materials and information. Should additional information or clarification you will be notified of this
The City will provide an estimate of the application fee based on the likely scope of works required for assessment
Once the application has been accepted by the City it will be assessed by one of the City's planners
The LDP may be advertised for public comment to owners and occupiers who are likely to be affected by the approval of the LDP
Following the assessment of the LDP the City will do one of the following:
Approve the LDP (further approval may be required from the Western Australian Planning Commission depending on the scope of the LDP) or
Require the applicant to modify the plan and resubmit the modified plan and materials or
Refuse the plan.

Was this page helpful?