Notices and Tenders

In accordance with section 3.50 of the Local Government Act 1995, Part 3 (Functions of Local Governments – Closing Certain Thoroughfares To Vehicles), the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is undertaking minor reconstruction works to the bend at Barrett Road and Rosa Brook Road. See location map here. 

Works are programmed to commence mid-April 2021 and are expected to take approximately four weeks to complete (weather permitting).  During works, individual property will not be affected.  Traffic management will be in place and some delays are likely.  The Shire will endeavour to avoid lengthy delays, however where an alternative route is possible, please consider this.

Works are jointly funded by Main Roads – Regional Road Groups and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

For further enquiries, please contact the Shire’s Coordinator Works, Neale Pike on 0409 011 783 or email [email protected]

The Shire is advertising a draft amendment to Local Planning Policy No.7.

The amendment will remove the ability for grouped dwellings to be used for holiday house purposes within proximity to the Margaret River Town Centre (as shown on policy plan 1). As an owner of a property falling into this category, the Shire is notifying you of this change as it may affect the use of your property into the future.

The purpose of the change is to ensure that sufficient smaller, well located and more affordable long term rental accommodation continues to be available for that purpose.

The changes would apply to new applications only. If you have an existing holiday house approval, these will continue to be honoured and you will still be able to apply for renewal of your approval. However please note, that if your approval expires (i.e. you do not apply for a renewal 3 months prior to it lapsing) then a new application is unlikely to be approved if the proposed changes are adopted.

The draft Policy LPP No.7 can be viewed by visiting https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/planning-consultation-hub

Have your say via the submission form tab by visiting https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/planning-consultation-hub and complete the submission form online (Submission Form LPP No 7). If you would like a hard copy of the submission form please email [email protected], contact 97805 220 to request a copy or visit the Shire Offices during normal office hours.

Submissions are to be lodged by 4.00pm Wednesday 28 April 2021.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Shire’s Planning and Development Services on (08) 9780 5220.

This year the Shire is reviewing the Strengthening Youth Plan 2018-2022, to create a new youth plan for the next five years. Community members are invited to share their thoughts and feedbacks to develop a collective vision for youth in the next five years.

Have your say in the new youth plan by answering a short 10-20 minute survey https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/youth-plan?tool=survey_tool#tool_tab

Your feedback will directly impact the development of the new youth plan.

The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held at 5.30pm on Wednesday 28 April 2021 in Council Chambers, 41 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River.  Items which may be considered at the meeting include*:

• CWA Witchcliffe Hall – Offers to Lease
• Monthly Financial report for February 2021
• List of Payments for February 2021
• Local Planning Strategy 2036 - for final adoption
• Undalup Lease of Lot 1271 Fisher Road and Reserve 18838, Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River
• Councillor Code of Conduct for Shire
• CapeROC Meeting Minutes
• IPQS 012101 – Panel of Suppliers for Plant and Equipment Hire
• DAP Application: Winery, Restaurant, Cellar Door & Events – 168 (Lot 2953) Clews Road and 261A (Strata Lot 1)  Fifty One Road, Cowaramup P221048
• Caravan Park Addition 232 Bramley Rover Road P220468

All members of the public are welcome to attend.

For further information and requests for deputations, please visit amrshire.wa.gov.au or contact Governance Officer / Council Support, Claire Schiller on (08) 9780 5205 or email [email protected]

*This list is subject to change. A final list of agenda items and briefings will be available on the Shire’s website from 6pm Friday 16 April 2021.

Modifications are proposed to the Local Planning Policy No.1, with the aim of reducing the number of planning applications required for sheds and water tanks. Below is a summary of the key changes:

•    Floor area limits changed to relate to lot size rather than a single requirement for each zone;
•    Relaxation of the 5m side setback requirement where sheds and water tanks are located behind the dwelling on R5 and lower coded lots;
•    Clarification on wall height measurement for different roof types, particularly skillion roofs.

The draft Policy can be viewed at https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/planning-consultation-hub

Have your say via the submission form tab by visiting https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/planning-consultation-hub and complete the submission form online (Submission Form LPP No 1), if you would like a hard copy of the submission form please email [email protected], contact 97805 220 to request a copy or visit the Shire Offices during normal office hours.

Submissions are to be lodged by 4.00pm Thursday 22 April 2021. 

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Shire’s Planning and Development Services on (08) 9780 5220.