❓ The Minister responds to a question regarding the review of the Swan Valley Planning Act 1995, clarifying that a land use and management enquiry was undertaken instead. Further consultation will be considered after the report is received.
AnsweredQoN 817Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the review of the Swan Valley Planning Act 1995 , and ask: (a) when will the Government make a decision in respect to the review; and (b) will there be any further consultation with residents or business operators before any final decision?
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Answered
6 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Planning
Response time
40 days
(a) The
Swan Valley Planning Act 1995
has not been reviewed. The Department of Planning in conjunction with the City of Swan and the Swan Valley Planning Committee have undertaken a land use and management enquiry in relation to the Swan Valley. This enquiry, which included the release of the Swan Valley Discussion Paper for public comment, is complete and a report is being prepared for consideration by the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Minister for Planning.
(b) The report of the land use and management enquiry will make recommendations for the next stage of the process, including whether amendments should be made to the Swan Valley Planning Act. The Government will consider the need for further consultation after it receives the report.
Swan Valley Planning Act 1995
has not been reviewed. The Department of Planning in conjunction with the City of Swan and the Swan Valley Planning Committee have undertaken a land use and management enquiry in relation to the Swan Valley. This enquiry, which included the release of the Swan Valley Discussion Paper for public comment, is complete and a report is being prepared for consideration by the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Minister for Planning.
(b) The report of the land use and management enquiry will make recommendations for the next stage of the process, including whether amendments should be made to the Swan Valley Planning Act. The Government will consider the need for further consultation after it receives the report.
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