Western Australian Planning Commission

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The Western Australian Planning Commission is an independent statutory authority of the Government of Western Australia responsible for strategic and statutory land-use planning, including assessment and approval of subdivisions and related applications across the state.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia
planning.wa.gov.au
Owned by Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

About Western Australian Planning Commission

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is an independent statutory authority within the Government of Western Australia. It oversees strategic and statutory land-use planning across the state, including metropolitan and regional planning, subdivision approvals, structure plans, and major development assessments. Working closely with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, local governments, and other agencies, the WAPC helps guide how land is used and developed to support sustainable growth, transport planning, environmental protection, and community infrastructure.

A charge from the Western Australian Planning Commission on your bank or card statement usually relates to a planning or subdivision application, assessment fee, map or data purchase, or another statutory planning service. Common reasons include fees for subdivision (plan) approval, development or structure plan assessments, metropolitan region scheme amendments, application lodgement through the online portal, or charges for planning documents and mapping products. In some cases, you might also see charges tied to pre-lodgement advice, application amendments, or re-submission fees; these can be one-off payments or occur multiple times if you submit or modify several applications.

To verify a WAPC charge, first check your emails, application confirmations, or receipts issued when you lodged your planning or subdivision application (often via the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage or a planning consultant acting on your behalf). Match the transaction date and amount with any WAPC or planning fee invoices, or check with the surveyor, engineer, or planning consultant who may have submitted an application in your name. If you still have questions, visit planning.wa.gov.au and use the contact details for the Western Australian Planning Commission or the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) to phone or email the relevant team, providing the exact charge amount, date, and the last four digits of the card used so they can trace the payment and clarify what it relates to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did I receive a charge from the Western Australian Planning Commission?

Most WAPC charges relate to planning or subdivision activities, such as lodging a subdivision application, structure plan, development assessment, or a related amendment. You may also have been charged for planning documents, mapping data, or other statutory planning services. If you engaged a surveyor, town planner, or consultant, they may have submitted an application in your name and used your payment details with your authority.

What are typical fee amounts I might see from the Western Australian Planning Commission?

Fee amounts vary depending on the type and scale of application and are set under state planning legislation and fee schedules. You might see smaller charges for minor applications or document purchases, and larger amounts for subdivision approvals, structure or activity centre plans, or major region scheme amendments. For current fee scales, refer to the ‘Fees and Charges’ or ‘Planning Fees’ information on planning.wa.gov.au or ask the officer handling your application.

Could this be a recurring or instalment charge from the Western Australian Planning Commission?

Most WAPC-related payments are one-off application or assessment fees rather than ongoing subscriptions. However, you may see multiple charges over time if you lodge more than one application, submit amendments, or pay separate fees for clearances or re-submissions. Each payment should correspond to a specific application, invoice, or service reference number.

How can I confirm which application or project this WAPC charge is linked to?

Check any invoices or receipts sent by the Western Australian Planning Commission or the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, which usually include a reference or application number. If a consultant or surveyor lodged the application, ask them to provide the WAPC application reference and payment record. You can then contact WAPC or DPLH with that reference number and the transaction details so they can confirm what the payment covers.

How do I query, dispute, or request a refund for a Western Australian Planning Commission charge?

Refunds or adjustments are handled in line with Western Australian government planning fee policies and are generally only granted in limited circumstances (for example, if an application was withdrawn early or a fee was applied in error). If you believe the charge is incorrect, gather your bank statement, any invoice or reference numbers, and any email correspondence, then contact the WAPC or the relevant DPLH planning office via the contact details on planning.wa.gov.au. They can review the transaction, advise whether a refund or credit is possible, and explain the process and expected timeframes.

Can I cancel or stop future charges from the Western Australian Planning Commission?

Because WAPC fees are not subscription-based, you won’t have an automatic recurring payment to ‘cancel’ like a typical service. To avoid further charges, do not lodge additional applications or paid amendments and ensure any consultants do not submit new applications on your behalf without your consent. If you no longer wish to proceed with an existing application, contact the assessing officer to ask about withdrawal and whether any portion of the fee can be refunded under current policies.

Why do I see a pending or temporary WAPC payment on my card?

When you pay planning or subdivision fees by card, your bank may initially show the amount as a pending or authorisation hold before it is fully processed. This is part of your bank or payment gateway’s normal security and settlement process and should clear or post as a completed transaction within a few business days. If a pending amount remains for an unusual length of time, contact your bank first, then the payment office listed on your receipt if needed.

How can I contact the Western Australian Planning Commission about a charge on my statement?

Visit planning.wa.gov.au and use the ‘Contact Us’ section to find phone and email details for the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. When you contact them, provide the date and exact amount of the charge, the name on the card, the last four digits of the card number, and any WAPC or DPLH application/invoice reference you have. This information helps staff quickly locate the payment record and explain the nature of the charge.

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