STRATEGIC PLANNING
The Local Planning Strategy is the Shire's strategic land use and decision making document for the next 10-15 years. This is the first time that a local planning strategy has been prepared for the Shire of Carnarvon.
Local Planning Strategy
The Local Planning Strategy aims to include;
- Set out the key aspirations of stakeholders;
- Accommodate the future needs of the community;
- Create opportunities to enhance and protect local attributes; and
- Provide a framework to achieve long-term local and regional objectives and goals.
Local Planning Policies
Unveiling the Future of Carnarvon through the Local Planning Strategy Review
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Shire of Carnarvon Local Planning Strategy
The Shire is reviewing its local planning strategy, to guide long term land use planning, development, and management for the next 15 years for the region. It will outline how the Shire can accommodate the anticipated future population and how it will respond to economic, environmental, and social issues. This strategy is essential in supporting the region’s growth and fulfilling Carnarvon’s role as the regional centre.
The draft Local Planning Strategy is now available for public comment. To view the documents and provide feedback. Click here
Submissions close Wednesday 15 April 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Shire of Carnarvon engaging the community about?
Our primary objective is to understand the needs and aspirations of the community, so these can be translated in a meaningful way into the planning framework.
Preliminary consultation was undertaken in 2024 to seek community input into the draft local planning strategy. The purpose was to further explore the feedback shared through the development of the Strategic Community Plan, identify any gaps or new emerging ideas and to understand community vision and aspirations and seek feedback on strategic priorities for community, industry and business.
The Shire is now seeking feedback on the draft local planning strategy.
How long will this project take?
The preparation of Local Planning Strategy takes time. There are many steps and different stakeholders who need to contribute to the plan, as well as approval at the local and state government level.
It is envisaged that the Local Planning Strategy will be tentatively completed by the May 2025. This includes an opportunity for preliminary community engagement (April-June 2024), preparing a draft Local Planning Strategy (late 2024 - 2025), public advertising of the draft strategy (early 2026) and endorsement by the Shire and Western Australian Planning Commission for the final Local Planning Strategy (2026).
In 2024 the Shire sought feedback on the community’s vision and aspirations and strategic priorities for the community, industry and business.
The Shire is now seeking feedback on the draft local planning strategy. Click here to view the documents and provide a submission by Wednesday 15 April 2026.
How is this project related to the Coral Bay Settlement project?
The Coral Bay Settlement Structure Plan (CBSSP) project has been launched at the same time as the Local Planning Strategy review due to significant overlap between stakeholders. The CBSSP is a document that provides specific and very local planning guidance for Coral Bay, recognising the importance of ecological sustainability for this important marine park whilst supporting tourism and business opportunities in the Coral Bay area.
The existing CBSSP is due to expire by 2028.
Preliminary consultation for the CBSSP project took place at the same time as the preliminary consultation for the local planning strategy.
There will be more opportunities to get involved with the project in early-mid 2026.
How can I get involved?
The draft Local Planning Strategy is now available for public comment. To view the documents and get involved, Click here
Submissions close Wednesday 15 April 2026.
If you wish to talk to Shire staff about the project or register you email address to receive updates on the project, contract the project lead via planner@carnarvon.wa.gov.au
USEFUL LINKS
· Shire of Carnarvon Local Planning Strategy.
· Community Strategic Community Plan – 2022-2032.
· Corporate Business Plan – 2022-2027.
CONTACT US
Shire of Carnarvon, Community Planning & Sustainability
(08) 9941 0000
shire@carnarvon.wa.gov.au