❓ Ms MacTiernan asks about the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy, specifically regarding population limits for Gracetown and community consultation for Stage One of the Planning Study. The Minister provides details on the policy and agrees to table a copy.
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(1) What is the status of the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy? (2) What are the guidelines in this policy referring to limits on the population of Gracetown? (3) How has this policy been taken into account in restricting the size of the population in development of Stage One of the Planning Study? (4) What community consultation occurred in relation to Stage One of the Planning Study? (5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister
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(1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(2) What are the guidelines in this policy referring to limits on the population of Gracetown? (3) How has this policy been taken into account in restricting the size of the population in development of Stage One of the Planning Study? (4) What community consultation occurred in relation to Stage One of the Planning Study? (5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(3) How has this policy been taken into account in restricting the size of the population in development of Stage One of the Planning Study? (4) What community consultation occurred in relation to Stage One of the Planning Study? (5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(4) What community consultation occurred in relation to Stage One of the Planning Study? (5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(2) What are the guidelines in this policy referring to limits on the population of Gracetown? (3) How has this policy been taken into account in restricting the size of the population in development of Stage One of the Planning Study? (4) What community consultation occurred in relation to Stage One of the Planning Study? (5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(3) How has this policy been taken into account in restricting the size of the population in development of Stage One of the Planning Study? (4) What community consultation occurred in relation to Stage One of the Planning Study? (5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(4) What community consultation occurred in relation to Stage One of the Planning Study? (5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(5) Will the Minister table a copy of the report? (6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(6) If not, why not? (7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(7) Will the Minister table a copy of the policy? (8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
(8) If not, why not? Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
Answered on 14 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a policy of the Western Australian Planning Commission which was published in the Government Gazette of 18 September 1998. (2) The SPP is a comprehensive policy statement with text maps and tables which I commend to the Member. There are many references to Gracetown, and to other towns in the region. Gracetown is identified as a 'Coastal Node' within a 'Development Investigation and National Park Influence Area'. Table 1 on 'Settlement Hierachy' indicates a permanent population for coastal node towns of 'up to 500' and a policy statement indicates: "Expansion of Yallingup and Gracetown will be considered provided it conserves the surrounding conservation and landscape values". (3)-(6) In 1998 when Government considered the SPP, further information was to be presented back to Cabinet addressing planning, environmental and financial issues associated with the rationalisation of towns and other implementation measures for the SPP. The Ministry for Planning and other agencies are involved in the preparation of that advice but it has not yet been presented to Cabinet. (7)-(8) Yes.
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