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Swan Canning Riverpark Enquiry Quiz

Not sure where to start or have some questions about permits or development in or around the Swan Canning Riverpark? Complete this short quiz and we can help you out.

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Approvals that may affect the Swan Canning Riverpark
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
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.

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Decisions on development applications
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 under assessment

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

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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions for development and other applications in the Swan Canning Riverpark

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Making an application for development
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.

Jetty on Swan River. Photo by Boon Leong Tay
Permits for non-commercial works and activities
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. 

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Policies, plans and guidelines
Policies, plans and guidelines

Information that will be considered when assessing an application for land use planning and development within, abutting, or affecting the Swan Canning Development Control Area. 

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Swan Canning development control area and maps
Swan Canning development control area and maps

Maps of the Swan Canning development control area and Swan Canning catchment

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