Perth Planning Maps & Records - City Bylaws

Land Use and Zoning Western Australia 4 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026 Flag of Western Australia

Introduction

Perth, Western Australia property owners and professionals regularly need planning maps, development approvals and records to check zoning, heritage listings, encumbrances and bylaw compliance. This guide explains what planning maps and records are available from City of Perth and Western Australian planning agencies, how to request them, typical application steps and where to get official help. It highlights who enforces planning and bylaw rules, typical penalties where published, and practical steps for appeals or further information. Use the official links and contacts below to request maps or records or to raise enforcement questions.

What records you can request

  • Planning scheme maps and zone designations.
  • Development applications and determination notices.
  • Heritage listings, conservation area statements and local planning policies.
  • Approved plans, conditions of approval and relevant permits.
  • Records of bylaw breaches, notices and enforcement actions (subject to privacy and release rules).

Where available, the City of Perth publishes interactive planning maps and downloadable records on its planning pages; check the City portal for map viewers and property reports https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/planning-development/planning-maps-and-information[1]. State statutory mapping for scheme boundaries and regional planning overlays can be checked via the WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage mapping services https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/mapping[2].

Start online by checking the City interactive map to confirm whether the record you need is already public.

How to request planning maps and records

The usual pathway is:

  • Search the City interactive map and downloadable registers for immediate access.
  • If the file is not public, contact City of Perth Planning Services to request a copy or to ask how to apply for release.
  • If records are personal or confidential, you may need to lodge a Freedom of Information (FOI) request; check the City FOI process.
  • Fees may apply for searches, copies or FOI processing; if fees are not listed on the City page, they are not specified on the cited page.
FOI applications may be required when records are not publicly available or contain third-party information.

Applications & Forms

What to submit: name and contact details, property address or lot/plan details, precise description of documents or maps sought, and preferred delivery format. The City publishes contact and application details on its planning pages and map viewer portal https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/planning-development/planning-maps-and-information[1]. If an FOI application is necessary, use the City FOI form or the online FOI application process where available; fees and timeframes for FOI processing are not specified on the cited City planning page.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement of planning schemes, development approvals and related local bylaws in Perth is carried out by the City of Perth planning and compliance teams and by state authorities where state planning instruments apply. Specific fine amounts, escalation bands and precise non-monetary sanctions for planning or bylaw breaches are not specified on the City planning pages cited above https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/planning-development/planning-maps-and-information[1].

Contact the City compliance team to confirm penalties and enforcement pathways for a specific breach.

Required enforcement details and practical notes:

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first, repeat and continuing offence procedures are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to remedy, stop-work notices, restoration orders and prosecution are possible; exact powers and processes are not specified on the cited page.
  • Enforcer: City of Perth Planning & Compliance teams (see City planning contact details on the City site).[1]
  • Appeals and review: specific appeal routes and statutory time limits are not specified on the cited City planning page; some planning decisions may be subject to appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal under WA law, but check the City for the controlling procedure and deadlines.
  • Inspection and complaint: lodge a complaint via the City contact form or planning compliance contact points on the City website.

Common violations and typical outcomes (where published elsewhere by authorities):

  • Unauthorised building works or additions - may attract stop-work orders and remedial requirements; fines not specified on the cited page.
  • Failure to comply with approved conditions - enforcement notices, remedial orders or prosecution; fines not specified on the cited page.
  • Demolition without permit for heritage items - likely enforcement action and orders to reinstate; penalties not specified on the cited page.

FAQ

How do I request a planning map for a property?
Search the City of Perth interactive planning map or contact City Planning Services with the property address; if the map or record is not public, lodge a request via the City’s published process https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/planning-development/planning-maps-and-information[1].
Are there fees to get planning records?
Fees may apply for searches, copies or FOI requests; fees are not specified on the cited City planning page and must be confirmed with the City compliance or records team.
How long does it take to get records?
Processing times vary by request type; statutory FOI timeframes may apply but are not specified on the cited City planning page, so contact the City for current estimates.
If an item is not publicly listed online, the City records team can advise whether an FOI application is required.

How-To

  1. Check the City of Perth interactive planning map and downloadable registers for the property or map layer you need.
  2. If the item is not public, contact City Planning Services with a clear request (address, lot details, documents sought).
  3. If advised, lodge a formal request or FOI application using the City’s published form or online portal, include ID and consent where required.
  4. Pay any applicable search or FOI processing fees as directed by the City and await confirmation of processing time.
  5. If refused or dissatisfied, ask the City for review rights and note any appeal pathways and time limits described in the City response.

Key Takeaways

  • Start with the City interactive map to avoid unnecessary requests.
  • Contact City Planning Services for records not available online.
  • FOI may be required for non-public or confidential records and can incur fees and processing time.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Perth - Planning maps and information
  2. [2] WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage - Mapping

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