Past Consultations

The Shire of Northam has engaged architects to undertake a Streetscape Concept Plan for the Northam Central Business District. The plans are now available for public comment and review.

The Shire of Northam is seeking community feedback in relation to the potential leasing of the Wundowie Hall to the Wundowie Progress Association.

The Shire of Northam is conducting a review of its system of representation and invites public participation in the review.

If you are a homeowner or resident of the Shire of Northam, the Public Health Survey takes only minutes to complete and allows you to provide your feedback which could help us shape the future of the Shire of Northam.

The survey is can be completed here

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and/or develop land and public comments are invited.

The Shire of Northam is considering the demolition of the former Northam Playgroup Building located at Bernard Park, Minson Avenue, Northam and is seeking comments and input from the Community.

Pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, at its meeting held on Wednesday 18 December 2019 Council resolved to re-commence the Shire of Northam Waste Local Law 2019. 

We are currently reviewing the Shire of Northam Newsletter. Please help us by providing your feedback.

The Shire of Northam is seeking community input to gauge how things are tracking and to see if there has been any significant change in community views on our long term future. This process forms part of the Strategic Community Plan review process and coincides with the upcoming elections. The results from this survey will assist the Shire of Northam to plan for the future and also provide incoming Elected Members with current information on the community views and perception.

The Draft Grass Valley Community Plan 2018 - 2028 is now available for public comment and community feedback.

Please provide all feedback by close of business of business Friday 31st May 2019.

As part of the development of the Wundowie Community Plan, the Wundowie community has identified a need for a multi-purpose community and recreation hub within the townsite, driven by a desire to see more social and recreation activities occurring locally.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received an application to amend the Shire of Northam Local Planning Scheme No. 6 for the purpose of:

Reclassifying part Lot 600 on Deposited Plan 427356 (known as 185 Wellington Street West, Northam) from “Public Purposes – Church” to “Residential” zone R30 and to include ‘tourist accommodation’ as an additional use.

The local government has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received an application to amend the Shire of Northam Local Planning Scheme No. 6 for the purpose of:

Rezoning identified properties in the Wundowie town centre from Commercial to Rural Townsite to increase flexibility in permissible land uses in accordance with the objectives of the Northam Local Planning Strategy.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received a development application for a proposed 6 Hip Camp Sites – Tourist Accommodation at Lot 301 No 521 Smith Road, Katrine

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received a development application for a proposed Childcare Facility at Lot 1 No 17 Robinson Street. Northam.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received an application to amend the Shire of Northam Local Planning Scheme No. 6 for the purpose of:

Rezoning portions of Lot 881 (No. 239) Yilgarn Avenue, Malabaine from Conservation to Light and Service Industry to facilitate future development of the Avon Logistics Hub

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received a development application for a proposed hydrogen production and distribution plant and expansion to existing solar farm at Lots 6 & 7 (No. 131) Northam-York Road, Muluckine.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received an application to amend the Shire of Northam Local Planning Scheme No. 6 for the purpose of:

Amending the coding of Lot 100 (No. 54) Byfield Street, Northam from Residential R15 to Residential R20 to facilitate future residential development.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received a development application for a propose the following changes to the land-use for this site:

1. Change the existing outhouses: the Inn, Gatehouse, Dairy and Coach house into 6x self-contained, short-term holiday accommodation units.
2. Change the existing Barn into a Reception Centre for formal occasions and corporate events. This includes developing the former tennis court into a parking area and creating disability access ramps for egress into the Barn.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received a development application for a proposed for expanding the operations, increasing the volume of liquid & organic materials that can be received and processed and to allow for the receival and processing of FOGO (food organics & garden organics) materials  at Lot 13 (324) Horton Road, Woottating.

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and/or develop land for the Avon Valley Beef Abattoir – Proposed Boning Room Expansion at Lot 1343 (No. 503) Northam-Pithara Road, Irishtown.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received an application to amend the Shire of Northam Local Planning Scheme No. 6 for Amending of Zoning. 

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received an application to amend the development approval for the existing free-range broiler poultry farm at Lot 13 Northam-York Road, Muluckine.

Proposed Development of a Single House and Associated Site works at 28 Oakover Place Northam

The Shire of Northam has received an application to proposed change of use and public comments are invited.

The Shire of Northam has received an application to use and/or develop land and public comments are invited.

Proposed Fuel Depot at 173 Newcastle Road, Northam

PROPOSED EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY – IRONSTONE GRAVEL (STAGE 2)

The Shire of Northam is calling for expressions of interest from community groups within the Shire of Northam to lease Lot 217 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers Hill, also known as the Bakers Hill Fire Shed.

The Shire of Northam, in consultation with the Northam Chamber of Commerce, is undertaking a review of the differential rate structure.

Notice is hereby given that Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 21 October 2020 resolved to approve the sale of a portion of Lot 200 Minson Avenue, Northam by private treaty.

Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 18^th November 2020 resolved to advertise for public comment in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No. 6 a number of draft local planning policies and the proposed revocation of LPP6.

Notice is hereby given for public information and comment that the Shire of Northam has received a development application for a proposed Education Establishment at Lot 701 (8) Frankish Road, Northam. Written submissions in respect of the proposal should be made and received by the Shire of Northam by 4.00pm on Friday, 24 April 2020. 

Notice is hereby given for public information that the Shire of Northam, at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 21^st August 2019, resolved to advertise the draft Local Planning Policy No. 26 – Container Deposit Infrastructure, for public comment in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No 6. Comments in relation to this Policy will be accepted by the Shire of Northam, in writing, until close of business on 4pm Friday 4^th October 2019.

Notice is hereby given for public information that the Shire of Northam, at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 17^th July 2019, resolved to advertise the draft Heritage List for public comment in accordance with the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No 6.

Pursuant to section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995, at its meeting held on Wednesday 17 July 2019 the Council resolved to repeal the a number of the Shire of Northam Local Laws and commence new local laws. The Shire of Northam is inviting written submissions in relation to these local laws.

The Shire of Northam seeks your feedback to determine the future of the Wundowie to Northam Community Transport Trial.

Members of the public are invited to make submissions in relation to the Shire of Northam's proposal to lease site 22 at the Northam Airport, 105 Withers Street, Northam.

The Shire of Northam hereby gives notice in accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, of its intention to levy differential rates and minimum rates for the 2019/20 financial year. Landowners are invited to make written submissions to Council’s proposed differential rates.

The Shire of Northam intends to combine hangar site 13 & 14  for private aircraft hangar space at 105 Withers Street Northam.

The Shire of Northam is seeking comments on Local Planning Policy No. 25 – Spencers Brook Special Control Area which was endorsed for advertising at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 19th June 2019. Comments will be accepted until close of business on 4:00pm, Friday 2^nd August 2019.

The Shire of Northam has received an application to renew the Extractive Industries Licence at Pt Lot 100 (formerly Lot 14) Great Southern Highway, Woottating (known as Voyager II) for BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd. Public comments are invited in relation to the application.