TOWN PLANNING

Planning

The Shire of Beverley regulates development in the Shire in accordance with the requirements of Local Planning Scheme No. 3 and the supporting Local Planning Strategy.

These documents guide the development, subdivision and use of land throughout the Shire.

The Planning Department is keen to assist residents and prospective developers with any queries they may have in regards to any of the town planning scheme requirements or any other town planning matter.

Development in Beverley

For guidelines and procedures please refer to the following information sheets:

Development Application Procedure and Requirements

Building Permit Information

Application for Planning Approval

Sample Plans

To assist you with your planning application, we have provided samples of plans that meet the minimum requirements for assessment by the Shire Planner:

Sample Site Plan - Residential

Sample Site Plan - Rural

Sample Floor Plan

Sample House Elevation

Sample Shed Elevation

General Planning Information

For further information on zoning maps and scheme text, visit the Department of Planning

Local Planning Policies - Advertising

There are currently no Local Planning Policies open for comment.

Local Planning Policies 

Pursuant to Clause 4(4) of Schedule 2, Part 2, Division 2 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, notice is hereby given that Council, at its meeting of 29 October 2025 resolved to proceed with the following Local Planning Policies:

- Local Planning Policy: Tree Farms
- Local Planning Policy: Outbuildings
- Local Planning Policy: Wind Farms
A copy of the policies can be obtained below or from the Shire Office during normal business hours.

Local Planning Policies 

(Control certain types of development)

Below are the Local Planning Policies than can be viewed in the Local Planning Policy Manual. 

Click here to view the manual in full.

To see individual policies, click on policy required 

LPS POLICY: STREET TREES AND STREETSCAPES

LPS POLICY: CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS

LPS POLICY: DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ZONED LAND

LPS POLICY: OUTBUILDINGS

LPS POLICY: RELOCATED SECOND HAND BUILDINGS

LPS POLICY: TOWN PLANNING FEES

LPS POLICY: TREE FARMS

LPS POLICY: ANGLO ESTATE POLICY (Mount Kokeby)

LPS POLICY: DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS for ROAD and FOOTPATH UPGRADING

LPS POLICY: SIGNAGE

LPS POLICY: STOCKING RATES – Residential, Rural and Rural

LPS POLICY: HERITAGE

LPS POLICY: SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION

LPS POLICY: BEVERLEY AIRFIELD PRECINCT

LPS POLICY: WINDFARMS

Local Heritage Survey 2023 

The Local Heritage Survey was adopted by Council in May 2023.

Beverley Airfield Precinct

At the Ordinary Council Meeting, 31 October 2023, Council resolved to "Proceed with the Local Planning Policy - Beverley Airfield Precinct, with modification. 

Queries

If you have any queries regarding any of the above items, please call the Shire Planner on 9646 1200 or email at [email protected].