A new planning scheme for Fremantle

Key points

• The City of Fremantle is preparing a replacement for its planning scheme, which dates from 2007. The new scheme will address housing, heritage, neighbourhood character and the activities allowed in different areas.
• The Planning Framework Committee reviewed and amended the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 5 on 19 October 2026.
• The City aims to present the draft to Council on 28 October 2026, followed by State review. Formal public consultation, a 90-day submission period, has not yet opened.