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Mining & Resource Extraction 

The Shire of Toodyay has adopted Local Planning Policy 7 – Mining and Resource Extraction to guide how mining, quarrying and extractive industry proposals are considered and managed within the district.

The policy provides a consistent framework for the assessment of development applications and helps ensure operations are appropriately located, managed, and rehabilitated while minimising impacts on surrounding land uses, infrastructure, and the environment.

Development Applications 

All mining and resource extraction proposals require development approval from the Shire.

Applications are assessed against the Local Planning Scheme, relevant State Planning Policies, and Local Planning Policy Mining & Resource Extraction. Proposals are generally treated as complex applications and will typically be advertised for public comment, including consultation with nearby landowners.

  • Hours of operation for mining and extractive industry activities are limited to 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday and 7:00am to 1:00pm Saturday, with no operation permitted on Sundays or Public Holidays, unless otherwise approved as part of a Development Approval. Certain Saturdays listed below are non-operational days.

No Operation Saturday Dates 2026
  • 31 January 
  • 18 April
  • 25 April
  • 23 May
  • 25 July
  • 8 August
  • 22 August
  • 12 September
  • 19 September
  • 10 October
  • 14 November
  • 12 December

  • Development Approval is required for all mining and extractive industry proposals, including operations on “Minerals to Owner” land.
  • All applications are advertised for public comment and referred to surrounding landowners.
  • Consideration must be given to road use and contributions toward road maintenance where applicable.

Adopted Policy

Local Planning Policy 7 – Mining and Resource Extraction was adopted by Council on 30 October 2025, see links below:

For further information regarding mining and resource extraction proposals, please contact the Shire’s Planning Department on 9574 9340 or email records@toodyay.wa.gov.au