Ningaloo Coast State Planning Policy Spatial Boundaries

2026-03-24 updated spatial data from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage outlining the Ningaloo coast policy area. The dataset implements State Planning Policy 6.3, providing guidance for sustainable development, tourism management, and environmental protection. It consolidates future development directions for the towns of Carnarvon and Exmouth.

Use Cases

• Analyze the spatial extent of the policy area to assess land use constraints for development proposals.
• Map the consolidated development zones for Carnarvon and Exmouth to inform infrastructure planning.
• Overlay the policy boundaries with environmental datasets to identify areas for protection or rehabilitation.

Strengths

• Maintained by the authoritative state Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.
• Updated recently on 2026-03-24, indicating active management.
• Available in multiple spatial formats including GeoJSON, SHP, and Geopackage for tool flexibility.

Limitations

• No tabular column or row count is provided, limiting understanding of attribute detail.
• The custom_active_acceptance license requires explicit review and acceptance before use.
• Sample data is unavailable, preventing preview of specific attributes or geometry complexity.

Provenance

Source

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Western Australia.

Collection Method

Spatial data defining the legal planning policy area, likely derived from cadastral and administrative boundaries.

Time Range

Policy effective as of the dataset's 2026-03-24 update.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-24.

Geography

Ningaloo coast policy area, Western Australia, including the towns of Carnarvon and Exmouth.