Local Planning Scheme No. 2

Online submissions are encouraged and are to be made by 4pm, Friday 30 January 2026. 

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Digital Copy: To view the Draft LPS2 text document, please click here(PDF, 1MB) for a pdf copy or navigate to the 'Related Documents' section.

Hard Copy: A printed copy is available to view at the Town's Administration Centre and the Cambridge Library.

Online: The LPS2 Map is also available to view with property details on the Town's interactive map (Intramaps).

Intramaps Instructions:

1. Select the "Draft LPS2" layer on the left side of the screen.
2. From here you can search your property address or pan and zoom to areas.
3. When a property is selected, the following information will display on the top right side of the screen:

• Current LPS1 Zone

• Current LPS1 R-Code (density)

• Draft LPS2 Zone

• Draft LPS2 R-Code (density)

• Additional Information (only for applicable properties with additional requirements - a linked document underlined in blue will be available to view)

Digital Copy: To view the proposed LPS2 Map, please click here(PDF, 14MB) for a pdf copy or navigate to the 'Related Documents' section.

Hard Copy: A printed copy is available to view at the Town's Administration Centre and the Cambridge Library.

Click the map above to view it in IntraMaps.

Large information posters will be on display and Town staff will be present to assist with any questions you may have.

Drop-in sessions during the public comment period have been arranged at the Boulevard Centre:

• Wed 29 Oct 2025 | 5pm–8pm
• Sat 29 Nov 2025 | 10am–1pm - Venue Changed to Town of Cambridge Administration Building. Click here for directions.
• Tue 20 Jan 2026 | 5pm–8pm - Venue: The Boulevard Centre. Click here for directions.

No registration is required to attend and they are designed for community members to drop in at any time during the above timeslots.

View the information presentation from the drop-in session here(PDF, 26MB).

Proposed Local Planning Scheme No 2:

• Draft LPS2 Document(PDF, 1MB)

• Draft LPS2 Map(PDF, 14MB) (separated into 4 maps for easier viewing)

Previous related documents:

• March 2025 Council Minutes(PDF, 16MB) (Attachments include detailing March 2025 submission to DPLH on potential modifications to draft LPS2) 

This map provides a snapshot of areas in the Town that are proposed with increased density. Click here or the below image to view the interactive map. 

You can search your property address or pan and zoom to areas. When you select a property, a pop up will provide information on the current LPS1 Zone and R-Code (density) and the proposed LPS2 Zone and R-Code (density).

• Focused infill density to corridors and centres to support meeting dwelling targets and the strategic objectives of the Town.
• Standardise the local planning scheme document to reflect more recent local planning schemes and guidance from State planning reforms.
• Modernise the local planning scheme map to be consistent with more recent local planning schemes and guidance from State planning reforms.
• Simplify the Zoning Table and update the land uses.

Areas with proposed density changes

Refer to the below map for an overview of areas with proposed density changes in draft LPS2. 

(PDF, 747KB)

Click the image to view a larger version of the image.

• Because of the focus for infill development and higher density to occur in the corridors and centres, much of the Town’s residential suburban areas remain unchanged.
• The grey areas on the Key Infill Density Change Overview Map reflect this and the Town’s focus to align LPS2 and the development intensification with the Town's endorsed Local Planning Strategy.  
• No zoning changes are proposed to private properties outside of the Strategy infill and urban consolidation areas other than normalising existing situations and replacing outdated zones with model (standard) zones such as the ‘Residential/Commercial’ zone.
• No density increases are proposed to increase or change outside the Strategy infill and urban consolidation areas other than those imposed by the WAPC’s modifications which include:
  • Former Newman Junior College site on Peebles Rd, Floreat. It is a Residential zone with a proposed upcoding from R12.5 to R100; and
  • the Residential zone corner lots in the Wembley locality. It is proposed to increase from R20 to R30 (noting the existing LPS1 does support a density bonus to R30 subject to criteria and approval from the Town).

* You may like to refer to the zoning table and land uses section to see what land uses and their permissibility in zones are proposed to change in LPS2. 

There are three (3) Activity Centres within the Town, listed below with links to the relevant project page:

• Wembley Activity Centre
• West Leederville Activity Centre
• Floreat Activity Centre

In summary, the following changes are proposed:

• Updating the zone for relevant lots to the new Centre zone.
• Upcoding lots to the R-AC0 for Activity Centres.
• The R-AC0 coding on the Scheme Map simply indicates that land is subject to a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP). The PSP details the density coding of land as well as other precinct level development controls and considerations.

(PDF, 2MB)

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For more information on what is proposed in LPS2, please select the linked information sheets below:

• Neighbourhood Centres(PDF, 1006KB) (for information on the Empire Village and Ocean Village Neighbourhood Centres)
• Local Centres(PDF, 974KB)  (for information on local centre sites located on Cambridge Street, Grantham Street and Harborne Street)

There are two (2) Urban Corridors located along Cambridge Street in the Town planned for infill development. Further detailed information explaining the proposed LPS2 changes are available below:

• Cambridge Street Urban Corridor West(PDF, 861KB)
• Cambridge Street Urban Corridor East(PDF, 895KB)

The Zoning Table in LPS2 is proposed to be updated to reflect contemporary local planning schemes. This includes:

• Aligning land use definitions with current terminology and planning frameworks to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Simplifying the Zoning Table to better support appropriate land uses within each zone, making it easier to understand and helping streamline the approval process for expected developments.

More detailed information is available in the extract of the Zoning Table and Land Use terms proposed in LPS2, found here(PDF, 178KB).

One modification for LPS2 proposes to upcode (increase the density) for residential corner lots in the Wembley locality from R20 to R30. For more information, view the information sheethere(PDF, 628KB).

What is proposed for the former Newman Junior College site?

• The site is currently a Residential zone with a R12.5 density coding - reflective of the surrounding residential area.
• It is not directly or objectively identified in the Town's endorsed Local Planning Strategy for infill redevelopment with a higher density.
• The WAPC's modification to advertise draft LPS2 proposes the former Newman Junior College site to be upcoded from R12.5 to R100 and include some additional requirements to guide its future redevelopment.

Click here to view the map.(PDF, 428KB)

Several other components of LPS2 propose changes and inclusion of development requirements which are listed below and detailed in linked information sheets:

• Established Development Areas(PDF, 1MB)
• Areas subject to Additional Requirements(PDF, 4MB)
• Sites with Additional Uses(PDF, 3MB)
• Special Use Zone (Medical Precinct)(PDF, 475KB)
• Introduction of a Special Control Area for Coastal Planning(PDF, 293KB)

Q. What is a Local Planning Scheme?

• Local planning schemes set out local reserves and zones of land within a local government area, classify areas of land use and land use permissibility in reserves and zones, and provide development controls which apply to the various zones and reserves.
• Local planning schemes set out the zoning of land, permissible land uses, the scale of development and other important information relating to subdivision and development across the Town. It forms the basis for all planning decisions made by the Town.
• A local planning scheme consists of a Scheme Document and a Scheme Map. 

Q. Why does the Town need a new Local Planning Scheme?

• All local governments are required to regularly update their local planning schemes to reflect their community’s changing demographics and needs.
• Since approval of the Town’s current Local Planning Scheme No. 1, in 1998, planning legislation and practices have undergone significant change.
• By preparing a new Local Planning Scheme (LPS 2) the Town is ensuring it is consistent with the Local Planning Strategy endorsed in 2021 and is up to date to respond to current planning and legislative requirements.

Q. What is the relationship between draft LPS 2 and the Local Planning Strategy?

• The Local Planning Strategy is a high-level strategic document setting out the vision for local planning and development over a 10-to-15-year period.
• The proposed changes to the Town's local planning framework will help achieve the strategic goals of the Town’s Local Planning Strategy, which are:
  1. Prioritise growth and investment in activity centres and corridors.
  2. Keep the jobs we have now and grow them.
  3. Transport and land use will be coordinated and integrated.
  4. Improving the quality and liveability of the Town.
• These changes will also ensure the Town is aligned with the State Government's aspirations for Planning Reform, by, creating places for people, ensuring the planning framework is easier to understand and navigate, and providing a consistent and efficient planning system.

Q. Why is a new Scheme being advertised now?

The Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015 require the Town to review the Scheme every 5 years. This review process makes a decision whether to rewrite the Scheme or whether to amend the existing Scheme to ensure it complies with contemporary regulations, policy and growth requirements as outlined in the Town’s local planning framework and the State government’s planning framework.

• The State planning regulations require local governments to have Local Planning Schemes in place.
• Local Planning Schemes must follow the model scheme provisions set by the State.
• Following the Local Planning Strategy’s endorsement in 2021, the Town is required to prepare a new Scheme. The Scheme draft has been prepared and approved by the Minister for Planning to be advertised for public comment.

Q. Why is it referred to as ‘LPS 2”?

• This is a shortened way of referring to Local Planning Scheme No. 2.
• The Town currently has Local Planning Scheme No. 1 in place however it is in need of review and will be replaced by LPS 2.

Q. When will LPS2 take effect?

The final Local Planning Scheme No. 2 will come into operation when the Minister for Planning approves the Scheme and it is published in the Government Gazette. On that day, Local Planning Scheme No. 1 is revoked and Local Planning Scheme No. 2 becomes operational.

Q. What is my property zoned under draft LPS2?

• Refer to the LPS2 Map or, for easier viewing, the Town’s online mapping tool (Intramaps).
• From here you can find out the current and proposed zone of your property, the density coding (referred to as an R-Code) and what land uses may be permitted in that zone. 

Q. How do I find out more information on the zone and what is or isn’t permitted in draft LPS 2?

• LPS 2 provides objectives for each of the zones (Part 3 Clause 16).
• Zoning table details what land uses may be permitted for each property zone. Definitions for land uses are found later in the Scheme.
• Some additional provisions may apply to particular areas such as Perry Lakes and Ocean Mia.

Q. If a property is shown as having increased density, what happens?

• The proposed increased density, if approved, facilitates a higher density of development for the property. It does not force a landowner to develop their property.
• If a higher density is approved in LPS2, it can result in changes to the existing development such as reduced setbacks, increased building area and increased building height. It can also result in a landowner potentially redeveloping the property to the higher density such as subdividing or developing additional dwellings.

Planning Instruments – Are a document or tool used to guide, regulate and control land use and development. They are created under the planning system and are essential and at times required for implementing decisions as state and local levels. Examples of Planning Instruments, categorised below, include:

Statutory Instruments

• Local Planning Schemes
• Region Planning Schemes
• Improvement Plans and Schemes
• Interim Development Orders
• Planning Control Areas

Strategic Instruments

• State Planning Strategy
• Structure Plans
• Local Development Plans
• Local Planning Strategies

Policy Instruments

• State Planning Policies (SPPs)
• Local Planning Policies (LPPS)
• Development Control Policies
• Design Guidelines and Manuals

LPS2 (and LPS1) – refers to the Town of Cambridge Local Planning Scheme and its version (number). A Local Planning Scheme is often referred to in short as ‘the Scheme’. The Town currently has LPS1 in place which was gazetted in 1998 and has had several amendments made since its gazettal.

WAPC – refers to the Western Australian Planning Commission, which is the peak planning body for the State.

DPLH – refers to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, which is the State agency that effectively administers the planning services for the State, on behalf of the WAPC.

Local Planning Strategy – Refers to the Town of Cambridge Local Planning Strategy which was endorsed in 2021. It can also be referred to in short as ‘the Strategy’. The Strategy is the long-term plan of the Town that sets out the vision and goals for land use. A Strategy is prepared every 5 years.

Perth and Peel@3.5m – Perth and Peel@3.5 million is a long-term land use and infrastructure planning framework developed by the Western Australian Government. Its purpose is to guide how the Perth and Peel regions will grow to accommodate a projected population of 3.5 million people by the year 2050.

The Central Sub-regional Planning Framework is one of four sub-regional frameworks developed as part of the Perth and Peel@3.5 million strategy. It focuses on guiding future land use, housing, employment, and infrastructure planning within the most urbanised part of the Perth metropolitan area. For the Town of Cambridge, future growth is expected through infill development.

MRS – Refers to the Metropolitan Region Scheme for Perth. There are other Region Schemes in the State, however the MRS covers the Town of Cambridge and sets aside at a regional level Urban, Parks and Industrial land.

R-Codes – The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) control the design of most residential development throughout Western Australia and provide a comprehensive basis for local governments to control residential development.

The R-Codes are split between Volume 1 and Volume 2. To understand which R-Codes apply, refer to the diagram below:

The R-Codes are available for viewing and download from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.

R-Code numbers – There are several R-Code density numbers (codings) in the R-Codes which differentiate the residential density and controls for properties. The primary controls are typically minimum lot size per dwelling for grouped dwelling development or subdivision, building setbacks and building height.