| DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS |
SUBMISSIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED.
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| Name |
Local Planning Policy 7 – Mining and Resource Extraction |
| Applicant |
Shire of Toodyay |
| What is changing? |
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Consolidation of multiple approval processes into a single Local Planning Policy (LPP7) for extractive industries.
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Removal of the Extractive Industries Local Law and transition to differential rating and annual fees for road maintenance cost recovery.
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Elimination of road maintenance fees as development approval conditions, in line with legal advice.
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Cessation of rehabilitation bonds for mining sites, shifting responsibility to landowners and operators.
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A more streamlined approval process, requiring strict adherence to approved plans and reports.
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| Motivation |
To simplify and modernise the approval and regulation of mining and extractive industries in the Shire of Toodyay, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability. |
| Summary of the various advertised documents |
Council minutes, Current Extractive Industry Policy, Proposed new Policy titled Mining & Resource Extraction, and LK Advisory Law Advice |
| 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 |
p.nuttall@toodyay.wa.gov.au |