At the 11 June 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting the draft policy was unanimously endorsed by Council for the purpose of public advertising and community engagement. The policy is now open for community comment.
In summary, the policy:
Has been prepared to in response to the State Government reforms for short-term rental accommodation.
Provides guidance to applicants and officers in the assessment of applications for unhosted short-term rental accommodation.
Seeks to ensure unhosted short-term rental accommodations maintain the existing community character and amenity.
The City recognises that the adoption of this policy may affect residents, developers and businesses within the community. This engagement process seeks to inform the public of this policy proposal and collect feedback from individuals, groups, and organisations for Council to consider before its final adoption.
How can the community influence the project?
We are asking the public to:
Review the draft policy and Council report.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below.
Provide a written submission or request a 1:1 meeting with a City Officer.
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
At the 11 June 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting the draft policy was unanimously endorsed by Council for the purpose of public advertising and community engagement. The policy is now open for community comment.
In summary, the policy:
Has been prepared to in response to the State Government reforms for short-term rental accommodation.
Provides guidance to applicants and officers in the assessment of applications for unhosted short-term rental accommodation.
Seeks to ensure unhosted short-term rental accommodations maintain the existing community character and amenity.
The City recognises that the adoption of this policy may affect residents, developers and businesses within the community. This engagement process seeks to inform the public of this policy proposal and collect feedback from individuals, groups, and organisations for Council to consider before its final adoption.
How can the community influence the project?
We are asking the public to:
Review the draft policy and Council report.
Contribute feedback by completing the survey below.
Provide a written submission or request a 1:1 meeting with a City Officer.
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
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 policy 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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