Past Consultations

The next round of community forums are scheduled between August and September.  Keep an eye out in your mailbox and on the shire Facebook page for details.  

Construction of Muchea Multi-Purpose Community Centre. Use rights to the Chittering Broncos Junior Football Club, Muchea Senior Cricket Club and Muchea Junior Cricket Club.

Expressions of interest are sought for three Independent Community Representative positions on the Muchea Recreation Centre Project.

Council resolved at the August 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting, to conduct a survey of residents on the recreational needs of the Chittering community before making a final decision whether to proceed with a modified option for the project.  This survey will be available in hard copy and online, and will enable council to determine the community desire for the proposed projects and the communities future sport and recreational needs.  This will inform future council planning processes.  The survey closes on 9th October 2020

Our community has been invited to take part in a state-wide collaboration.  This collaboration sees State Government and 139 Local Governments across Western Australia moving forward together.  The study will gather and share baseline and informing data to help local communities like ours to recover and thrive following the COVID-19 outbreak in Australia. 

Lisa and Ali would love to chat with you about their roles at the Shire of Chittering and how they can be more effective. Here is a snapshot of what they do.

The Shire of Chittering is seeking the communities feedback for the Targa West Rally.

The Shire is currently assessing community views on the Muchea Hall and recreation facilities and would appreciate your input.  

The Shire of Chittering’s draft Local Planning Strategy is now available for public comment.

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 18 November 2020, Council resolved to publish for community feedback the ‘draft’ Bindoon Townsite Master Plan.  The draft plan was developed through consultation with Bindoon Townsite facility managers, local businesses and community organisations.

The Shire of Chittering is undertaking a review of the five local laws in accordance with section 3.16 of the Local Government Act 1995

Main Roads WA is proposing to construct a bypass around Bindoon town and Bindoon Hill, located within the Shire of Chittering approximately 70km north east of Perth and approximately 13km north of Muchea, WA.  The Bindoon Bypass will divert from the existing GNH at the Chittering Roadhouse, running to the west of Bindoon and re-joining the GNH north of Calingiri Road.  This will involve the construction of 47km of new highway.

The following notice is published pursuant to Section 95A(3) of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

Following the Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday 28 August 2019, which confirmed the progress of the Lower Chittering Sports & Recreation Facility, Council are now seeking your feedback.

In accordance with Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997 the Shire of Chittering hereby advises its intention to take the following action:

To close a portion of road reserve adjacent to Lot 505 Chittering Road, Chittering, and that the closed road reserve be amalgamated to adjoining land owners.

Construction of Lower Chittering Sports and Recreation Facility and Use Rights for Immaculate Heart College at 99 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering

The Shire of Chittering proposes to sell Lot 99 Santa Gertrudis Drive, Lower Chittering to Immaculate Heart for the following consideration:  Two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars (AUD$275,000)

At its meeting held 3 December 2021, Council resolved to initiate Scheme Amendment No. 72 of Local Planning Scheme No.6 for advertising.

The amendment seeks to rezone Lot 1942 (RN 293) Morley Road, Lower Chittering from Agricultural Resource to Rural Residential.

At its meeting held 15 September 2021, Council resolved to adopt Scheme Amendment No.73 for advertising, which seeks to reduce the Development Approval requirements within the Shire’s ‘Water Prone’ Special Control Area under Local Planning Scheme No. 6.

At its meeting held 9 December 2020, Council resolved to adopt Scheme Amendment No. 69 for advertising, which seeks to increase the density code on Lot 9002 Reserve Road, Chittering (the balance of Wildflower Ridge Estate) from R2 to R5, and make changes to the Military Considerations Special Control Area.

The Shire of Chittering Council has resolved to prepare an amendment to Local Planning Policy No. 7 – ‘Outbuildings’.

The proposed amendment adjusts the maximum shed sizes permitted in the Shire’s Residential zones.

The Shire is in receipt of a request to amend the Muchea Industrial Park (MIP) Precinct 1 Local Structure Plan. The current approved Local Structure Plan currently identifies the land to be used for ‘General Industry’ purposes. The proposed amendment seeks to identify a 2.1 hectare parcel of land as a ‘Special Use’ zone.

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage are giving you the opportunity to have your say on the draft Local Structure Plan for the Muchea Industrial Park.

At its meeting held 18 March 2020, Council resolved to adopt Scheme Amendment No. 67 for advertising, which seeks to rezone Lots 800-804, 192, 194 and 35 Great Northern Highway, Muchea from ‘Agricultural Resource’ to ‘Light Industrial’ under the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No. 6.

In association with this Scheme Amendment, a Local Structure Plan has been prepared over the land and is also being advertised for comment.

In accordance with Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997 the Shire of Chittering hereby advises its intention to take the following action:

To close a portion of Learners Way, Bindoon and that the closed road reserve be included in Reserve 24627 (Bindoon Primary School)

The Shire of Chittering is inviting comments with regard to a Proposed Local Structure Plan For Future Eco-Friendly Tourism Resort; Lot 101 (RN 777) Teatree Road, Bindoon. 

The Shire of Chittering is inviting comments with regard to the amended Local Planning Policy 7 - Outbuildings. Council at its Ordinary Council meeting held on 11 December 2019 endorsed the amended policy for advertising. A copy is available for inspection at the Shire’s office.

The Shire is in receipt of an Application for Development Approval for the construction of telecommunications infrastructure. The applicant is proposing to utilise a portion of the property for the purposes of a NBN Fixed Wireless Facility

The Shire is in receipt of a planning application for the temporary placement of a yacht monument at Lot 89 Koomal Street, Bindoon.