AU Australia property term

State Planning Policy (SPP)

Western Australia

Plain-English definition

A policy in the State Planning Framework that guides planning schemes and decisions on matters of state or regional significance.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

A proposal may need to satisfy an SPP even when local zoning appears supportive. Common examples cover residential design, bushfire, environment and infrastructure.

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