Controls that apply to development proposals are important in addressing a range of issues – including assessing possible environmental impacts.
This Factsheet examines the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA), the legal controls applying to developments in Western Australia, and how they can be used to promote better environmental outcomes. See also Factsheet: Planning laws, Factsheet: Environmental impact assessment in Western Australia and Factsheet: Rivers and watercourses
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