Outbuildings & Water Tanks Policy

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A final Local Planning Policy No. 13: Outbuildings & Water Tanks was adopted by the Shire Council on 18 July 2023 and is available in the documents library on this page and at www.denmark.wa.gov.au/plan-build-develop/planning-services/planning-policies.aspx

This included the following minor changes to the advertised draft policy that were proposed as a result of public submissions received.

• Additional height for water tanks
• Aligning standards for the Rural Multiple Occupancy Zone with the Rural Zone
• Removing the non-reflective materials standard for the Residential Zone
• Additional explanatory notes/ clarification of provisions

Thank you for the comments and feedback we received that have contributed to the development of this policy, including these changes.

The report considered by the Council is available at Council Meeting Details » Shire of Denmark.

If you have any enquiries please contact Planning Services by email to enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au or telephone (08) 9848 0313.

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A draft revised Local Planning Policy No. 13: Outbuildings & Water Tanks has been prepared to provide greater clarity and certainty for the approval of sheds, water tanks and any other non-habitable outbuildings. This includes an extended range of acceptable development standards.

The draft revised policy is proposed to replace existing Local Planning Policy No. 13.4: Outbuildings and Local Planning Policy No. 40: Rainwater Tanks and Greywater Re-use Systems.

The objectives of the draft policy are to:

• Identify standards for the development and use of outbuildings and water tanks that balance the needs of landowners with the protection of visual amenity, environment and streetscape character.
• Enable the development of outbuildings and water tanks that are consistent with adopted development standards.
• Provide clear direction for the assessment of proposed variations from adopted development standards.

Community feedback is invited on the draft policy. Comments can be made in writing by:

• Sending comments through the SURVEY BELOW
• Emailing us at enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au
• Sending a letter to PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333 (please allow for post prior to close of the public comment period)

Public consultation is open until close of business on Thursday 29th June 2023.

Please note that any comments received may be included in a publicly available report to Council on this matter. For further information please contact Planning Services on telephone 9848 0313 or email enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au