DesignWA Planning Framework Out For Comment 2

DesignWA & New Planning Framework The State government has invited comments on a new design guide and a new planning framework. The Property Council welcomes the release of Design WA as an initiative that gives greater confidence to the public around apartment development and the quality of the built form. However, with policies of this nature the devil is always in the detail and there are concerns that the policy could add onerous red tape. Additionally, the success of Design WA will depend on the right design review process which currently is different for each local government. What industry needs is for the policy to provide a consistent design review process through the establishment of independent design advisory committees whose decisions inform, not overturn, the current Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) process.Property Council’s #DesignPerth report, advocated for the introduction of design principles which focus on promoting and supporting world class precinct development to build stronger, more sustainable communities. It is pleasing to see that Government has acted on this.Design WA can be viewed here. To have your say contact David Moore-Crouch.To find out more about Design WA join us on November 9 for a presentation from Glen Finn Director Urban Design and Development followed by a Q and A session where Glen will be joined by Dominic Snellgrove and a representative from the Office of the State Government Architect. To book your place at this free member briefing please contact Belinda Xie.New State Planning Framework SPP 1 provides a comprehensive list of all WA Planning Commission (WAPC) policies and outlines how they relate to each other to guide integrated decision-making across all levels of planning. It does not introduce new policies. View the new Planning Framework here.