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Public Advertisement - Local Planning Policy 2 - Ancillary Accommodation (2025)

Published on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 at 11:32:00 AM

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS	Monday 2 March 2026 at 5:00pm
Name	Local Planning Policy - Ancillary Accommodation (2025)
Applicant	Shire of Toodyay
What is changing?	The revised policy replaces prescriptive limits the floor space size, number of bedrooms, and the separation distance from the main Dwelling. The new approach will use a proportional methodology to assess new Ancillary Dwellings and allow developers to site Ancillary Dwellings in accordance with Bushfire regulations, allowing greater flexibility in siting, use and the number of Ancillary Dwellings on larger rural lots. This policy aims to be responsive to the needs of an aging population who wish to remain within the Shire.
Motivation	The policy is being updated to align with current State legislation and Local Planning Scheme No.5, and to better respond to contemporary housing needs in the Shire. It will provide greater flexibility for Ancillary Dwellings across residential and rural areas.
Summary of the various advertised documents	Council minutes, Current Ancillary Accommodation Policy (2008) and Proposed new Ancillary Accommodation Policy (2025)
Note 1:	Late Submissions will not be considered
Note 2:	Public comments received will be reported in the schedule of submissions in a Council Report.
Name	Paul Nuttall - Executive Manager Development and Regulation Shire of Toodyay
Phone	08 9574 9340
Email	records@toodyay.wa.gov.au

Documents

Current Ancillary Accommodation policy LPP2 (2008)

FINAL DRAFT Ancillary Dwellings (2025)

Council Minutes for Item 10.1.1 December 2025

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