Town Planning

The Shire of Carnarvon’s planning services team are responsible for the guidance of all development and land uses within the Shire. The planning staff assess development and land use proposals against the requirements of the Scheme.

If you require any further information, visit the Shire’s Town Planning team between 8:30am and 4:30pm at the Shires office on 3 Francis Street or call on (08) 9941 0000.

Local Planning Schemes and Legislation

The Shire of Carnarvon is guided by legislation and planning schemes which control the development and use of land across the Shire.

Find out more about the Planning Schemes and Legislation

Local Planning Strategy

The Local Planning Strategy is the Shire's strategic land use and decision making document for the next 10-15 years.

Find out more information

Development Approval

Development approval is a legal document that allows for a use of a development on a particular piece of land. Development approval is required to ensure that any use or development of land within the Shire complies with the Schemes, Residential Design Codes, Policies and other relevant legislation.

Find out when approval is required.

Heritage

Carnarvon has a wonderful collection of historical buildings, places, stories and artefacts collected, collated and recorded. The Shire of Carnarvon appreciates the great significance of the towns history.

Find out more of Carnarvon Catalogue of Historical site, structures and locations.

Structure Plans

A Structure Plan is a document consisting of text and maps which identify how land is intended to be developed or is being developed. It provides a framework which guides Council when it considered subdivision and development proposals.

Find out more information.