Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1441 (Standard) - Lakefarm Retreat Urban Precinct

Consultation closes 17 October

Overview

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the City of Swan.

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone approximately 59 ha of land in Ballajura from the Rural - Water Protection zone to the Urban zone and Regional Open Space reservation in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS), specifically:

• 53.6 ha is proposed to be rezoned from the Rural - Water Protection to Urban zone, and
• 3.8 ha is proposed to be reserved as Regional Open Space and includes this area in the Water Catchments reserve.

The proposed amendment will facilitate future residential development and public open space areas.

The proposed amendment is to be progressed as a standard region scheme amendment as the size and scale of the amendment is not regionally significant and does not reflect a significant change to the strategic planning for the Metropolitan region.

Submissions close Friday 17 October 2025. Late submissions may not be considered.

Please direct queries for more information to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage by email to regionplanningschemes@dplh.wa.gov.au or telephone (08) 6551 9000.

For more information about public consultation, including tips on making a good submission, please visit the Public consultation in the WA planning system webpage.