Western Australian Special Area Zoning Amendments and Public Submissions

Advertised Region Scheme Amendments detail proposed zoning and land use changes for Special Areas in Western Australia. The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) initiates amendments under the Planning and Development Act 2005, inviting public submissions to inform final decisions. The dataset includes amendment proposals, their status, and associated public feedback.

Use Cases

• Analyze amendment frequency and types across Special Areas using zoning and reservation change data.
• Model the relationship between public submission content and subsequent proposal modifications.
• Map the spatial distribution of advertised amendments using geographic file formats like SHP and GEOJSON.
• Track the amendment decision process timeline from advertisement to final WAPC resolution.

Strengths

• Managed by the authoritative Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).
• Data is updated regularly, with a last update recorded in March 2026.
• Available in multiple spatial formats including GEOJSON, SHP, and GEOPACKAGE for interoperability.

Limitations

• Unknown data volume (row count) and specific attribute schema (columns).
• Spatial coverage is limited to Western Australia's Special Areas.
• Relies on public submission processes which may introduce reporting delays.

Provenance

Source

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Western Australia.

Collection Method

Amendments initiated and advertised by the WAPC, with submissions collected from the public.

Time Range

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Freshness

Updated March 2026.

Geography

Special Areas within Western Australia.