Amended Domestic Outbuildings Local Planning Policy

Published on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 8:00:00 AM

The Shire is seeking feedback on an amended Domestic Outbuildings Local Planning Policy (Policy).

Key changes, for outbuildings on rural residential lots, include:

• Increasing the maximum floor area from 200m² to 240m².
• Increase wall height from 3m to 4.2m
• Increase ridge height from 5m to 5.2m

Other minor changes are proposed to add clarification to the Policy relating to setback calculations in residential areas and siting requirements. The manner and form of the Policy has also been updated to meet the model policy layout identified by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.

Documents relating to the proposal are available here or alternatively at:

• the Shire of Murray Administration Office, 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra
• the Murray Library, cnr Pinjarra Road and Forrest Street, Pinjarra.

Written submissions should identify the proposal, include the name and address of the person making the submission and the property affected.

Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Murray, and can be made below.

Or alternatively submissions can be returned via email or post:

• mailbag@murray.wa.gov.au or,
• Shire of Murray, PO Box 21, Pinjarra WA

Submissions are to be provided by 3 June 2026.

Dean Unsworth

Chief Executive Officer

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