It also draws attention to a current review of planning processes and administration and the release of a green bill, the Planning and Development Bill 2004. This planning bulletin sets out the context, scope, relationship and timeframe for the various reviews and opportunities for public comment.

The WAPC is currently undertaking a series of policy reviews, including:
• a review of operational (development control) policies;
• a review of Liveable Neighbourhoods; and
• and a review of the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).

The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is also undertaking a number of measures in conjunction with the WAPC, industry and stakeholders, to improve the planning approvals process together with an internal review of the administrative and business processes in the Statutory Planning Division.

In addition, the State Government has prepared a green bill entitled the Planning and Development Bill 2004, has been released for public comment. The bill will have an overarching influence on the WAPC, local government, community and private sector involved in the planning and development of land.