Metropolitan Region Scheme, Urban planning framework in Perth, Australia
The Metropolitan Region Scheme is a planning system that organizes the Perth metropolitan area from Singleton to Two Rocks and eastward to The Lakes. It divides the region into zones designated for housing, commerce, industry, and agriculture, alongside areas protected for water resources and environmental conservation.
The scheme was established in 1963 and evolved over decades to address growing urban challenges. A major overhaul through the Planning and Development Bill of 2024 modernized it to serve current needs.
Local authorities across the Perth metropolitan area shape their own planning decisions based on this framework. This creates consistency in how neighborhoods, business districts, and green spaces develop throughout the region.
The scheme forms the basis for building approvals and land use decisions throughout the metropolitan region. To understand how a specific area can be developed, visitors or interested parties should check official documentation or contact local planning authorities.
The Western Australian Planning Commission oversees three regional planning systems, with this one covering by far the largest geographical area. Its scope remained largely unchanged for roughly 50 years before recent reforms adapted it to contemporary conditions.
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