City of Swan Approves Major Rezoning: Hazelmere Set for Industrial Growth
The City of Swan has rubber-stamped a significant rezoning of key land parcels, most notably transforming Hazelmere from Rural to Industrial Development land. This move, officially gazetted on August 11, 2026, signals a major shift in the local planning landscape and opens the door for considerable development opportunities.
What happened
The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1434, rezoning part of Lot 3 Midland Road in Hazelmere from Rural to Urban, and concurrently to Industrial Development within the City of Swan's Local Planning Scheme No. 17. This decision was published in the WA Government Gazette on August 11, 2026. Alongside this, the City of Swan also approved Amendment No. 236 to its Local Planning Scheme No. 17, reclassifying land in Midvale from 'Public Purpose-Fire & Emergency Services (FESA)' to 'Highway Service'. Another amendment, No. 235, allows for an additional use of a car park over Lot 6 Tanner Street, Middle Swan.
What this means for you
If you're a property developer, this rezoning in Hazelmere presents a prime opportunity to acquire land for industrial projects, potentially at a more accessible price point than previously zoned areas. For businesses already operating in or looking to expand into the City of Swan, this signals an increase in industrial capacity and potential for new supply chains and logistical hubs. Planning consultants and local businesses should closely monitor subsequent development applications and infrastructure plans stemming from this strategic land use change. If you’re a landowner in Hazelmere, your property’s future use and value could be significantly impacted by the influx of industrial activity.
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What this means for WA
This rezoning is a clear signal of the State Government's intent to foster industrial growth in strategic locations. By converting rural land to industrial use, the City of Swan, with WA Planning Commission approval, is actively shaping the metropolitan region's economic future. This aligns with broader state government objectives to unlock land and accelerate development, as hinted at in recent Hansard records concerning land supply and housing delivery. This move could also set a precedent for similar rezonings in other peri-urban areas facing development pressure.
The numbers
The key changes are detailed in three core Gazette notices. Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 1434, published on August 11, 2026, is the primary driver for Hazelmere’s industrial future. City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No. 17 Amendment No. 236, also gazetted on August 11, 2026, reclassifies land in Midvale. Local Planning Scheme No. 17 Amendment No. 235 concerning a car park in Middle Swan was also gazetted on the same date August 11, 2026. Interestingly, Midvale has seen recent government investment, including a nature playground contract valued at $409,818 and a flooring replacement for $65,525, indicating ongoing development in the area.
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