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Bicton Baths. Photo by Leuan Hook
Approvals that may affect the Swan Canning Riverpark

Find out about development or other applications processed by the local government or the WA Planning Commission that may affect the Swan Canning river system. 

Perth city. Photo by Tom Proudfoot
Commercial activities permits in the Swan Canning Riverpark

Find out about how to apply for a permit to undertake commercial activities in the Swan Canning Riverpark.

Government of Western Australia
Decisions on development applications

Decisions on development applications within the Swan Canning Development Control Area. 

Deep Water Point. Photo by Gary Williams
Development applications under assessment

Development applications in the Swan Canning Development Control Area being assessed by DBCA. 

Matagarup Bridge in the Swan River
Making an application for development

Find out what is considered development and how to prepare and lodge a development application in the Swan Canning Development Control Area.

Photo by Boon Leong Tay
Permits for non-commercial works and activities

Find out about permits for general works and activities in and around the Swan and Canning rivers and how to apply. 

Government of Western Australia
Policies, plans and guidelines manual

Information that will be considered when assessing an application for land use planning and development in, adjacent to, or affecting the waters of the Swan Canning Development Control Area. 

Swan Estuary Marine Park - Photo Tourism WA
Swan Canning Development Control Area

Boundaries of the Swan Canning Development Control Area.

Acknowledgement of Country

The department respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of the land and water it manages, and recognises their continuing connection to land, water and community.