Proposed Local Planning Policies Gnowangerup Airport & Renewable Energy Facilities

Published on Wednesday, 2 April 2025 at 1:07:39 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES:
GNOWANGERUP AIRPORT & RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

At the 21 March 2025 Meeting, Council resolved to advertise two draft local planning policies associated with the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No.2.

The draft policies, and their purpose and intent, are listed below.

Complete documents of each policy are available here:

• Gnowangerup Airport Policy
• Renewable Energy Facilities Policy

or as a hard copy at the Shire office – 28 Yougenup Road, Gnowangerup WA 6335.

OVERVIEW OF POLICIES
Draft Local Planning Policy – Gnowangerup Airport
The current Gnowangerup Airport Local Planning Policy defines where aeroplane hangars should be developed. The policy also defines standards for development and standards for the leasing of land at the airport.
The Shire has drafted an updated Gnowangerup Airport Local Planning Policy, which includes the following additional matters, for use in assessing new land-use and development proposals at the Gnowangerup Airport:
• Consultation with the Aboriginal community
• Suitable provision of power supply and vehicle access
• Management of stormwater
• Appropriate storage of fuels and chemicals
• Lease arrangements
• Appropriate location of hanger developments 

Draft Local Planning Policy – Renewable Energy Facilities
The draft Shire of Gnowangerup Renewable Energy Facilities policy has been developed to ensure that developers engage with the community and take on-board any concerns, before applying for development approval for a Renewable Energy Facility (wind or solar farm).
The policy provides essential information to assist the Council in making an informed decision regarding a proposal to develop a renewable energy facility. The policy outlines key expectations for developers regarding the necessary requirements to be included in a development application. Additionally, the policy aims to foster community confidence by ensuring a transparent and thorough decision-making process.

HOW TO MAKE A SUBMISSION
The draft policies are available for the public to make submissions.

• Submissions can be emailed to gnpshire@gnowangerup.wa.gov.au
OR
• Submission can be sent by mail marked ‘Draft Planning Policies’ and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Gnowangerup, 28 Yougenup Road, Gnowangerup WA 6335.

Submissions must be received by 4.30 pm (AWST), 28 April 2025.

To ensure concerns and aspirations are understood and considered, please contact the CEO David Nicholson on 08 9827 1007.

David Nicholson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER