FAQs

An Improvement Scheme is a similar instrument to a local planning scheme. It zones and reserves land and contains development control provisions for a scheme area. Improvement schemes are made in accordance with Part 8 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.

An Improvement Scheme comes into effect when it is published in the Government Gazette. It becomes the statutory land use planning instrument for the area and replaces the local and region planning schemes while it is in effect.

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) will become the responsible planning authority for the improvement scheme area. 

This is a complex site with several interests. The Government is investigating redevelopment options and any redevelopment would require strategic coordination of those interests and their requirements.

The WAPC is required to advertise the Draft Improvement Scheme in accordance with regulation 22 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015. Submissions on the Draft Improvement Scheme can be made from 8 may to 7 August. The WAPC will consider all submissions received and will assess whether the scheme should be modified. The WAPC will then prepare a schedule of submissions and provide recommendations on each one, for presentation to the Minister for Planning. The Minister will consider all information provided before deciding whether to approve or refuse to approve the Improvement Scheme or direct the WAPC to make a modification.

As announced in October 2024, the State Government is undertaking Project Definition Phase planning for the redevelopment of the PCEC precinct. The Government continues to investigate the possibility of redevelopment through the Project Definition Phase to ensure proper scoping and costing of the project before any investment decision is made.