Amendments to LPP 2.23: Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Areas & LPP 2.26: Tree Retention
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The City is seeking your comments on these two Local Planning Policies.
At the 8 April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting amendments to the following local planning policies were endorsed by Council for advertising:
Local Planning Policy 2.23: Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Areas
Local Planning Policy 2.26: Tree Retention
The proposed changes are outlined below:
Policy
Summary of changes
2.23: Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Areas
General changes to bring the policy in line with the more recent LPP 2.26: Tree Retention, specifically:
1.2 (iv) modified to reference LPP 2.26. A tree which has ecological value only will not be considered for inclusion on the Register if it is protected by LPP 2.26.
Addition of section 3. Exemption from Development Approval – this expands on the advice note in the current policy and outlines when tree damaging activity does not require development approval. These provisions are adapted from LPP 2.26.
Modifying the ‘2. Development application for sites including a tree / vegetation area on the Register’ section to align with LPP 2.26.
Strengthening the requirement for replacement trees to align with LPP 2.26. (ie: 2 for 1 replacement where removal is approved)
Addition of the definitions for ‘Arborist report’, ‘Maintenance pruning’, ‘Tree damaging activity’ and ‘Regulated Tree’.
Removing ‘Procedure for Administering the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Areas’ and Appendix A – Nomination Form from the policy. This information is contained in a separate document which will accompany LPP 2.23.
2.26: Tree Retention
Expanding the application of the policy to include residential lots up to R40 (currently only up to R30).
Addition of a list of undesirable species. The tree species included on this list would be exempt from requiring a development approval to be removed.
For full discussion on these amendments, please refer to the 8 April 2026 OCM minutes.
How can the community influence the project?
We are asking the public to:
Review the draft policies and Council report.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below or provide a written submission.
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 put forward to Council and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.
How can you discuss this proposal and your feedback with City Officers?
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. Please note, we'll aim to meet all requests subject to staff availability.
Alternately, you may contact the City during normal business hours at 1300 MY FREO and speak to a member of the Strategic Planning Team.
How can you make your submission? Comments can be submitted via:
Online via the submission form below (preferred method)
By mail: PO Box 807 Fremantle WA 6959
In person: Walyalup Civic Centre 151 High Street Fremantle WA 6160
A hard copy of the survey and advertised materials can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing the Community Engagement team here: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.
Submission close on 17 May 2026 at 5pm AWST.
The City is seeking your comments on these two Local Planning Policies.
At the 8 April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting amendments to the following local planning policies were endorsed by Council for advertising:
Local Planning Policy 2.23: Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Areas
Local Planning Policy 2.26: Tree Retention
The proposed changes are outlined below:
Policy
Summary of changes
2.23: Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Areas
General changes to bring the policy in line with the more recent LPP 2.26: Tree Retention, specifically:
1.2 (iv) modified to reference LPP 2.26. A tree which has ecological value only will not be considered for inclusion on the Register if it is protected by LPP 2.26.
Addition of section 3. Exemption from Development Approval – this expands on the advice note in the current policy and outlines when tree damaging activity does not require development approval. These provisions are adapted from LPP 2.26.
Modifying the ‘2. Development application for sites including a tree / vegetation area on the Register’ section to align with LPP 2.26.
Strengthening the requirement for replacement trees to align with LPP 2.26. (ie: 2 for 1 replacement where removal is approved)
Addition of the definitions for ‘Arborist report’, ‘Maintenance pruning’, ‘Tree damaging activity’ and ‘Regulated Tree’.
Removing ‘Procedure for Administering the Register of Significant Trees and Vegetation Areas’ and Appendix A – Nomination Form from the policy. This information is contained in a separate document which will accompany LPP 2.23.
2.26: Tree Retention
Expanding the application of the policy to include residential lots up to R40 (currently only up to R30).
Addition of a list of undesirable species. The tree species included on this list would be exempt from requiring a development approval to be removed.
For full discussion on these amendments, please refer to the 8 April 2026 OCM minutes.
How can the community influence the project?
We are asking the public to:
Review the draft policies and Council report.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below or provide a written submission.
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 put forward to Council and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.
How can you discuss this proposal and your feedback with City Officers?
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. Please note, we'll aim to meet all requests subject to staff availability.
Alternately, you may contact the City during normal business hours at 1300 MY FREO and speak to a member of the Strategic Planning Team.
How can you make your submission? Comments can be submitted via:
Online via the submission form below (preferred method)
By mail: PO Box 807 Fremantle WA 6959
In person: Walyalup Civic Centre 151 High Street Fremantle WA 6160
A hard copy of the survey and advertised materials can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing the Community Engagement team here: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.
Thank you for taking the time to contribute feedback on this proposal. Please make sure you have reviewed the proposal before submitting your comments.
We are asking the public to:
Review the draft policies and Council report.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below.
Provide a written submission or request a 1:1 meeting with a City Officer.
If you would like to meet with City staff before submitting your feedback, please email planning@fremantle.wa.gov.au.
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OCM minutes - 8 April 2026 (232 KB) (pdf)
