Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) approved Amendment No. 38 to the East Wanneroo Cell 4 Approved Structure Plan No. 6 on 17 July 2023.

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LATEST UPDATES (Oct 2025)

• The City received an amendment from the developers regarding changes to the East Wanneroo Cell 4 Agreed Structure Plan (Amendment No. 41).
• Main Purpose: The amendment proposes to rezone the western portion of the site, which adjoins Wanneroo Road, from 'Special Use Zone' to 'Residential Purpose'.
• Reason: The 'Special Use Zone' was originally intended to accommodate commercial development, but the prospective purchaser intends to develop the entire vacant portion of the site for residential use.
• Density: The Structure Plan map legend will be updated to change the density designation from 'R25-60' to 'R30-R60', establishing a base density of R30 for new lots.
• Traffic Impact: A transport assessment confirms this change will benefit the local road network. The previous 'Special Use' zoning (allowing for showrooms, fast food, etc.) was projected to generate about 3,500 vehicle trips per day. The new proposal (residential lots plus a potential childcare centre) is expected to generate only about 500 trips per day, a reduction of 3,000 trips.
• New Roundabout: At the request of the City of Wanneroo, a new mini four-way roundabout is proposed for the subdivision's main access point on Kirkstall Drive, opposite Tenement Loop.
• Noise Management: Because the site adjoins Wanneroo Road, a noise assessment was required. Mitigation measures will be implemented, including a 2.4-metre high noise wall along the western boundary and 'Quiet House Packages' (acoustic construction standards) for affected dwellings.
• Bushfire Management: A plan has been prepared to manage the bushfire threat from the vegetated open space area in the south-east of the site. This includes establishing a low fuel 'Asset Protection Zone' (APZ) of at least 6.8 metres along the northern and western boundaries of that reserve.
• The City of Wanneroo is inviting public comment on this proposal. Consultation Period: Submissions are open from 15 October 2025 until 29 November 2025.

HISTORIC UPDATES

• The WAPC approved a green title subdivision (attached) to separate the school from the remainder of the site and to create a lot aligned with the Special Use Zone fronting Wanneroo Road.
• Recently, Land Group was successful in acquiring the site.
• The current owners are now progressing with the subdivision clearance to create Lot 9000, enabling settlement to proceed (see attached Deposited Plan).
• Following the settlement, Land Group intends to pursue a residential subdivision over the site. While no formal application has been submitted to the WAPC yet, a preliminary meeting between the Administration and the Land Group was held a few weeks ago.
• At that meeting, it was indicated that the proposed subdivision would generally align with the concept plan (attached) included in the approved Local Structure Plan for the site.
• The Department has now amended the proposal which was approved on 17 July 2023. 
• Construction start time unknown. 
• Council’s recommendation on the matter was forwarded to the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage (DPLH) in August 2020.

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Resources:

• Community Consultation Webpage (2019)
• City of Wanneroo Council Meeting Report 25 August (2020)
• Proposed Concept Plan Map (2020)
• Approved Concept Plan (2023)
• Approved Structure Plan information (2023)
• Community Consultation Webpage (2025)