Tourism Planning Taskforce Report - Western Australian Planning ...

Appendix 315 Use of tiered system forzoning of tourism land.16 Introduction of standarddefinitions for tourismuses4 Oppose introduction of specificzones as considered to reduceflexibility for development tochange over time with demand andtourism trends, consideredprescriptive.3 Support subject to reduction to twoprimary zoning categories.8 Support introduction of frameworkas proposed.2 Proposed that local governmentpolicy framework be used insteadof zoning to differentiate usecategories.2 Introduction of standard definitionsopposed as overly restrictive,prescriptive.9 Standard definitions supported3 Suggest additional uses for whichdefinitions required and minorchanges to existing definitionsThe proposed framework is consideredprimary to the retention of a range oftourist accommodation across the Stateand access by the general populationto areas of high tourism amenity. Thestructure also reflects the variablecapability of tourist zoned land toaccommodate specific developmenttypes. The full zoning structure will notbe required to be applied in all areaswith those zones suitable to the rangeof land capability and planing context inan area used.The introduction of standard definitionsis seen as providing for improvement tothe approvals process for tourismdevelopment, providing consistencyand certainty in how proposals can beassessed and development types thatwill be considered in a specific zone.The definitions are not considered toact to restrict development options.Suggested proposals for additionaldefinitions have been assessed andincorporated where considerednecessary.No change toRecommendation 9proposed, introductorytext clarified in respectto application of zonesbeing as required toreflect various sitesthat may exist in ascheme area.Rec 10/14 modified toinclude additionaluses as required.2b)3a)1d)Tourism Planning Taskforce Report107