City of Kalamunda advertises tree retention Local Planning Policy
The City of Kalamunda has prepared draft LPP33 - Tree Retention to minimise removal of trees on private property and within road reserves through the planning and development process. Policy measures include the requirement to plant one tree per 350sqm lot area for single houses and grouped dwellings and an offset of two trees planted for every tree worthy of retention removed. The City is currently seeking comment on the draft policy. |
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Feedback sought: application of tree requirement provisions of R-Codes
How are you implementing cl. 5.3.2 C2.2 of R-Codes Vol.1? In particular how is the requirement for a minimum tree planting area to be shown on plans being enforced at building permit stage? Please let us know your approach to this matter.
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News: planning policies to consider embodied carbon in New South Wales
NSW has just announced it will amend its State Environmental Planning Policy to introduce embodied carbon as a planning consideration. NABERS is developing a rating tool to support the policy that will apply nationally.
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Article: Community Schemes
This recent Minter Ellison article summarises key considerations of the Community Titles Act 2018 and application of community schemes from a proponent's perspective, including planning requirements and timelines. |
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Building and Energy update
Slides presented by Building and Energy in May 2021 on bushfire and residential energy efficiency requirements in Western Australia are now available. This includes an overview of changes to bushfire requirements in the Building Regulations 2012 and changes to BA3 & BA18.
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General inspections for balustrading
Building and Energy is carrying out a general inspection to assess how building standards are being applied through the approval process, procurement and manufacture of balustrade products. Building and Energy will shortly contact those who may assist with the audit.
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Updates to BA20 and BA20A forms
New versions of the BA20 and BA20A forms have been approved and published by Building and Energy in response to industry requests for clarity over instances where consent or a court order is not required for the removal of fences. Access the updated forms here.
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Shire of Murray Yunderup field tour
Hosted by Shire of Murray, the October Local Government Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Planning (CHRMAP) Forum included presentations from the Shire, Baird Australia and the Town of Port Hedland, and a field trip to the Murray Delta Islands (pictured).
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Meet our team
Claire Lings has been with us since late 2020 and brings 25 years experience as a metro and regional building surveyor. Current projects include responding to proposed building reforms, the ABCB's consultation on energy efficiency and progressing ESD outcomes for WA.
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Local Government building surveyors working groups - October meetings
Attendees discussed the current draft WA Building Surveyor Code of Conduct and the consultation submission being completed by WALGA, as well as emerging issues for the sector. Contact Claire Lings to get involved.
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WALGA training courses
Did you know WALGA offers courses on urban planning? The courses provide insight into the planning framework and decision-making process, and are suited to early-career planners, officers from related disciplines (e.g. building) as well as management and Elected Members.
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2020/21 data now on DAP Dashboard
Our interactive database of DAP decisions has been updated to include all data from the 2020/21 financial year. Data can be filtered by Local Government, application type, proposal type or year to suit your inquiry. Access the Dashboard here.
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Town Team Community Convergence
Learn more about community-led placemaking at this event co-hosted by the Baysie Rollers, Creative Maylands, Future Bayswater and LACE.
6 November | More info here
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WALGA New Councillor Seminar
New and continuing Elected Members are invited to attend this seminar focusing on the essential elements of their role including legal responsibilities, urban planning essentials and governance support.
12 November | More info here
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Identifying Collaborative Opportunities for Councils
Cities Power Partnership and WALGA present an online workshop exploring opportunities for Local Governments to work together to achieve emissions reductions.
23 November | More info here
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Training: Swimming Pool Safety Barrier Inspectors
Free training session at WALGA for Local Government officers and contractors who have duties that include inspection of private swimming pool safety barriers.
6 December | Register soon via Building and Energy
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Join our network
The Planning Improvement Portal (PIP) is a member-only network of resources produced by WALGA for Local Government built environment professionals and includes access to submissions, guidelines and model local planning policies prepared by WALGA, SAT case notes and much more.
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Submit your stories
Want to share your successes, promote a new project or position, have a key question answered or collaborate with our network? Get in touch with us and have your item included in our next edition.
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WALGA Planning and Building Team Contacts
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