October 2025
The Statutory Planning Committee of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) will now be considering the two precinct structure plans prepared for the Floreat Activity Centre at its meeting on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
The agenda, livestream and information on requesting a deputation/submission can be found on the WAPC's website here.
July 2025
Both PSPs, by the Town of Cambridge and APIL Group, are still under assessment by the WAPC, with an extension to the WAPC's determination being extended to 4 September 2025.
November 2024
The public consultation period inviting comments on APIL Group's PSP closed on 23 September.
The Town considered the submissions and prepared a report to Council for the 26 November 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting with a recommendation to the WAPC.
Council unanimously voted in favour of Administration's recommendation that the WAPC reject APIL Group's PSP due to concerns over excessive building heights and scales, as well as non-compliance with key design guidelines.
Both PSPs, by the Town of Cambridge and APIL Group, will be considered by the WAPC at a later date.
News: Council Endorses Town-led Floreat Plan, Opposes APIL’s Proposal
September 2024
The public consultation period inviting comments on APIL's PSP has now closed.
A further update will be provided once the Town has prepared a report to Council with a recommendation to the WAPC.
August 2024
Following the decision by the Statutory Planning Committee (SPC) on 10 July to advertise APIL’s PSP, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) has advertised APIL’s PSP for public consultation from 9 August 2024 – 23 September 2024.
You can view APIL’s PSP online here
All submissions must be made directly to the DPLH by Monday 23 September 2024.
The DPLH will forward all submissions received to the Town at the end of the advertising period. The Town will review the submissions and prepare a report to Council with a recommendation to WAPC.
Hard copies of the PSP are also available for viewing at:
- The Town of Cambridge Administration Centre, 1 Bold Park Drive Floreat WA 6014.
- Cambridge Library, 99 The Boulevard Floreat WA 6014
The WAPC will be the decision maker in relation to APIL’s PSP.
Council resolved at the 23 July 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting for the Town to consider the submissions received during and after the advertising period and to prepare a report for Council and the WAPC that includes a recommendation on whether the PSP should be approved by the WAPC and a recommendation on any proposed modifications.
July 2024
Following the decision by the Statutory Planning Committee (SPC) to advertise APIL’s PSP, Council resolved the following at the 23 July 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting (from the unconfirmed minutes):
ALTERNATIVE MOTION:
Moved by Cr Mayes, seconded by Cr Carr
That Council:
1. NOTES the decision of the Statutory Planning Committee (SPC) on 10 July 2024 authorising the
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) to advertise the Floreat Activity Centre Precinct
Structure Plan submitted by APIL Group ("PSP") despite the Council’s decision to ‘not accept’ the PSP
on 7 May 2024;
2. NOTES the application of Clauses 19(1)(a) and (b) of the Deemed Provisions which provide for the Town to consider submissions made during and after the advertising period;
3. NOTES the application of Clause 19(1)(c) of the Deemed Provisions which provide for the Town to request further information from APIL Group if the Town deems it is required;
4. NOTES the application of Clauses 19(1)(d) and (2) of the Deemed Provisions which provide for the Town to take any steps it deems appropriate to advertise modifications to the PSP to address issues raised in submissions; and
5. NOTES the application of Clause 20 of the Deemed Provisions which provide for the timing and contents of a report to be prepared by the Town for the WAPC's consideration, which also must include a recommendation on whether the PSP should be approved by the WAPC, and a recommendation on any proposed modifications.
July 2024
Following Council’s decision not to accept APIL’s PSP for advertising, the Statutory Planning Committee (SPC) of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) considered APIL’s PSP for ‘consent to advertise’ at its 10 July 2024 meeting. At this meeting, the SPC resolved to provide consent to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) to advertise APIL’s PSP.
The agenda detailing the matter, the livestream of the meeting and the minutes confirming the SPC’s decision on this matter can be found here.
June 2024
On 20 May 2024, a Special Council meeting was convened to decide if the Council would accept APIL’s plan for advertising. According to the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015, the Town had 14 days from the receipt of APIL’s additional information to accept the PSP for advertising, making 20 May the statutory deadline. However, the meeting was adjourned until 4 June 2024 to give Elected Members more time to thoroughly review APIL’s PSP and the Council Report before making a decision. The meeting resumed on 4 June 2024 at the Town’s Administration Building in the Council Chambers and the Council resolved to reaffirm its Decision made on 7 May 2024 to not accept the Precinct Structure Plan submitted by APIL Group on 9 February 2024 for the Floreat Activity Centre.
Due to the adjournment and the deadline's passing, the WA Planning Commission has now deemed APIL's PSP accepted for advertising purposes. As per the Regulations, the Town must advertise APIL's PSP by 18 June 2024. However, following the Council's decision on 4 June, the Town will not advertise it.
March 2024
As our media release issued on 7 March stated, the Town of Cambridge has requested further information on APIL’s Precinct Structure Plan. A summary of that further information can be found here.
Latest News: Town of Cambridge sends Floreat Forum plan back to APIL