Water and land use planning
The Department of Water has a role in advising other government agencies on managing impacts on the state's water resources from land planning and development proposals, for example subdivisions, pastoral leases or mining licences.
The department may also provide input into legislation, policies, guidelines and strategic documents produced by other government agencies.
Land use planning is a state-wide function delivered mainly through the department's regional offices.
Land use planning overview
The Department of Water's land use planning program focuses on the implementation of integrated land and water planning.
Land use planning considerations
When assessing risks from land planning and development proposals, the department may provide advice on a range of water resource considerations.
Better urban water management
Integrated land and water planning is based on the principle of total water cycle management which holistically considers all aspects of water including drinking water, groundwater, stormwater run-off, wastewater, waterway health and water reuse.
Lodging requests for advice
Requests for advice from the Department of Water on land use planning matters should be sent to the relevant regional office.
UNDO Tool
Urban Nutrient Decision Outcomes (UNDO) is a conceptual decision support tool that evaluates nutrient reduction decisions for urban developments on the sandy Swan Coastal Plain