The Town of Victoria Park’s Local Planning Scheme No. 2 ('the Scheme') came into operation on the 18 December 2024.
The Local Planning Scheme is the primary statutory document of the Town’s planning framework. The Scheme sets out the zoning of land, permissible land uses, the potential scale of buildings and how development is intended to occur across the Town of Victoria Park.
The Scheme consists of the Scheme Text and Scheme Maps which can be accessed on the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.
Using our online mapping tool you can check the zoning and R-code for individual properties.
Local Planning Scheme No.2 – Scheme Text
The Scheme Text should be read in conjunction with Schedule 2 'Deemed provisions for local planning schemes' of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, which are automatically incorporated into Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (although they do not appear in the scheme text).
FAQs
What is a Local Planning Scheme?
A Local Planning Scheme is a legal document and set of maps that set out zones, densities and other planning controls to guide development and the use of land across the Town.
The Scheme is used to assess Development and Subdivision Applications, along with the Town’s set of Local Planning Policies and other statutory planning regulations and strategic polices of the State Government.
What are the R-Codes?
The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) control the design of most residential development throughout Western Australia and provide a comprehensive basis for local governments to control residential development.
The R-Codes are available for viewing and download from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.
What are the Deemed Provisions?
Changes to the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015 introduced ‘Schedule 2 - deemed provisions for local planning schemes’ which are statutory provisions that have the effect of applying to all Planning Schemes, including the new Scheme No.2, but which are not necessarily included in Scheme No.2 text
A ‘deemed provision’ prevails where there is any inconsistency between the Scheme and the deemed provision.
How can I find out how the Scheme affects my property?
Our online mapping tool is a quick and easy way to find out if your property’s R-Code, zone or any significant development. You can also use this tool to look at any other areas in the Town that may be of interest to you.