Scheme Amendment No. 86
The City is seeking comments on proposed Scheme Amendment No.86
At the 9 July 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to endorse Scheme Amendment No.86 for the purpose of public advertising and community engagement.
This amendment relates to grouped and multiple dwelling developments in the Residential zone where the existing built density exceeds the density code shown on the Scheme Map.
After revisions made under instruction from the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), the Scheme Amendment is now open for community comment.
In summary
This amendment has been prepared to provide for redevelopment of existing grouped and multiple dwelling development within established residential areas which exceed the current adopted, endorsed and gazetted density code pursuant to the Scheme. The amendment seeks to maintain housing diversity and dwelling yield of these sites.
Existing grouped or multiple dwellings that exceed the current density code identified for that site on the Scheme Map may be redeveloped—if approved by the local government—at the same built density, even if it’s higher than the current zoning. The proposed development would be required to be consistent with the building height and setbacks of the building being replaced and maintain the yield of the development being replaced. In addition, proposed developments need to give consideration of contemporary amenity, design and landscaping provisions, complement the streetscape and provide adequate parking.
For a full discussion, please refer to the Ordinary Council Meeting minutes of 9 July 2025.
Before the Council makes a final decision, we are asking the community to:
- Review the draft Scheme Amendment and Council report.
- Contribute feedback by completing the submission form and emailing it to planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au
City Officers aim to:
- Keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.
- Work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are duly noted, provide clarity on questions that may arise.
How can you meet with City Officers to discuss this policy and your feedback?
- 1:1 Meeting: Would you like to meet 1:1 with City Officers to get clarification on the policy, and how to best submit your feedback? You can request a meeting by emailing planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au or call us during normal business hours at 9432 9999. Please note, we'll aim to meet all requests subject to staff availability.
How can you make your submission?
Submissions must be made on the submission form and can be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Email (preferred method): planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au
- By Mail
PO Box 807
Fremantle WA 6959 - In Person
Walyalup Civic Centre
151 High Street
Fremantle WA 6160
A hard copy of the submission form can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au.
Hard copies of the draft amendment are also available at the Walyalup Civic Centre, 51 High Street, Fremantle between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
