Policy Review Committee - 2 Nov 2026 6:00PM

Topics

• Wanneroo updates child-care planning rules after public submissions
  The Policy Review Committee adopted an amended Child Care Services policy after considering public submissions.
  The policy will guide the design, location and development of child care premises and family day care across Wanneroo.
• Wanneroo medium-density housing policy changed, with push for more front parking
  The City adopted amended R-MD standards and will ask the State planning authority to consider larger garage and carport setbacks.
  The changes may affect medium-density housing layouts, parking supply and future development proposals.
• Wanneroo revokes standalone Caves and Karstic Features planning policy
  The Committee revoked Local Planning Policy 4.13 and ordered publication of the revocation notice.
  The decision changes the local policy framework applying to planning matters involving caves and karstic features.

Decisions

• Child Care Services policy adopted
  The Committee noted submissions, endorsed Administration’s responses and adopted Local Planning Policy 2.3: Child Care Services with modifications. Notice of adoption is to be published as required.
  The policy provides updated guidance for child care premises and family day care development across the City of Wanneroo.
• Fauna Management policy amended
  The Committee considered amendments to Local Planning Policy 3.3: Fauna Management to be minor, adopted the amended policy and determined that it could proceed without advertising.
  The amended policy affects how fauna-management matters are considered in planning and development decisions.
• Medium Density Housing Standards policy amended
  The Committee adopted amended Local Planning Policy 4.19: Medium Density Housing Standards (R-MD), determined the changes were minor and requested publication of the amendment notice. It also requested that the Chief Executive Officer write to the Western Australian Planning Commission about increasing minimum garage and carport setback requirements to allow more parking in front of garages and carports.
  The policy affects medium-density housing design standards, including parking and development layout.
• Coastal Assets policy progressed
  The Committee noted submissions, endorsed Administration’s responses and adopted or progressed amendments to Local Planning Policy 4.21: Coastal Assets, with notice to be published as required.
  The policy guides the classification, planning, delivery, maintenance and handover of coastal assets and foreshore parklands.
• Caves and Karstic Features policy revoked
  The Committee revoked Local Planning Policy 4.13: Caves and Karstic Features and directed that notice of revocation be published on the City’s website.
  Planning applications will no longer be assessed under this standalone local policy, subject to other applicable planning and environmental requirements.
• Museum Collection Policy adopted
  The Committee adopted the amended Museum Collection Policy. The collection is insured for $443,998 based on its 2020 valuation, while the minutes emphasise its historical, cultural and social value.
  The policy sets requirements for collection acquisition, ownership, care, secure storage and transparent removal processes.
• Policy review extensions approved
  Review dates were extended to 30 June 2027 for the Strategic Land Policy; 30 September 2027 for the Strategic Budget, Financial Cash-Backed Reserves and Purchasing policies; and 31 March 2027 for the Customer Experience Policy. The motion was approved 8-0.
  Several existing City policies will remain in place longer while related reviews, financial-sustainability work and organisational changes are completed.

Discussion

• Local Area Traffic Management Policy review
  The Committee considered minor administrative, governance and editorial amendments to the Local Area Traffic Management Policy, including updates to authorities and accountabilities, dispute resolution, references and strategic alignment.
  The policy framework guides local traffic-management decisions and related community concerns.
• Financial policy review delayed
  Reviews of the Strategic Budget Policy and Financial Cash-Backed Reserves Policy were extended while the City completes a financial-sustainability review, considers possible statutory revenue and rating reforms, and allows input from the incoming finance manager.
  The work may shape future budgeting, reserves management and revenue-policy arrangements, but no new rates or charges were adopted in the supplied material.
• Strategic Land Policy replacement work
  The City is working on replacing the Strategic Land Policy with two policies covering land acquisitions for community facilities in East Wanneroo and commercial property investments.
  Future land-acquisition and property-investment decisions may be governed by separate policies.
• Purchasing Policy review
  The Purchasing Policy review was extended while the Contracts and Procurement team works to simplify procurement processes and review compliance following a retrospective tender approval that required Council consideration.
  The review may affect how suppliers and City staff navigate procurement and compliance requirements.

Impacts

• Updated child-care, fauna-management, medium-density housing and coastal-asset planning policies will guide future applications and development decisions.
• Medium-density housing standards remain in place with amendments, and the City will seek State consideration of greater garage and carport setbacks to support additional on-site parking.
• The Caves and Karstic Features local planning policy has been revoked.
• Coastal assets and foreshore parklands will continue to be managed under an updated policy framework covering delivery, maintenance and handover.
• No new rates, levies, fees or resident charges are identified in the supplied meeting extract.

Places

• City of Wanneroo (local government area)
  The planning, heritage, governance and service policies apply across the City.
• East Wanneroo (project area)
  The City is developing replacement policies addressing land acquisitions for community facilities and commercial property investments.
• Coastal foreshore reserves (coastal area)
  LPP 4.21 concerns coastal assets and foreshore parklands, including City-owned assets in these reserves.
• 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo (civic facility)
  The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre.

Next

• Publish required notices for the adopted or amended planning policies, including LPP 2.3, LPP 4.19 and LPP 4.21.
  After adoption, in accordance with the planning regulations.
• Write to the Western Australian Planning Commission about increasing minimum garage and carport setback requirements.
  Following the Committee’s 2 November 2026 decision.
• Publish notice of revocation of Local Planning Policy 4.13: Caves and Karstic Features on the City website.
  Following the Committee’s decision.
• Complete the financial-sustainability review and bring relevant financial policy work to Council.
  The review is expected to be considered by Council by June 2027.
• Undertake the extended policy reviews within the approved revised dates.
  Between 31 March and 30 September 2027, depending on the policy.
• Schedule the next Policy Review Committee meeting.
  In 2027; the date had not been determined.

Extract

Unconfirmed Minutes Policy Review Committee Meeting Minutes 6:00PM, Monday 02 November, 2026 Council Chamber (Level 1), Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo wanneroo.wa.gov.au UNCONFIRMED MINUTES OF POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 02 NOVEMBER, 2026 CONTENTS ITEM 1 ATTENDANCES 1 ITEM 2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 1 ITEM 3 PUBLIC QUESTIONS 1 ITEM 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 2 4.1 MINUTES OF POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 31 AUGUST 2026 2 ITEM 5 REPORTS 2 MINOR REVIEWS 2 5.1 LOCAL PLANNING POLICY 3.3: FAUNA MANAGEMENT 2 5.2 LOCAL PLANNING POLICY 4.19: MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING STANDARDS 16 5.3 LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT POLICY 35 5.4 MUSEUM COLLECTION POLICY 85 5.5...