Draft Master Plan and Redevelopment Scheme updated

The Bentley Redevelopment Draft Master Plan and Scheme were recently updated following stakeholder and community consultation. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. Read a summary of the feedback and design responses here.

Next Steps

The Bentley Land Redevelopment Committee (LRC) considered a report and community deputations on the updated Draft Master Plan and Redevelopment Scheme at its meeting on Monday 5 May, and then endorsed the documents for consideration by the DevelopmentWA Board.

The Board met on Monday 30 June and have now made recommendations to the Minister for Planning and Lands.

View the Board Report and supporting documents here.

Draft Master Plan Vision

Draft Master Plan Vision

Next Steps continued

  • The Minister will review all documents and recommendations from the Board and make the final determination on the draft Redevelopment Scheme.
  • Once the Redevelopment Scheme is published in the Government Gazette, DevelopmentWA becomes the Planning Authority for the Bentley Redevelopment Area.
  • Following this approval, DevelopmentWA will again consult with community and stakeholders on a new set of documents, to provide detailed guidance on built form within the Bentley Redevelopment Area. These will include:
    • Design Guidelines – that detail assessment requirements for development in the Bentley Redevelopment Area, including a residential density code map identifying a R-Code for each lot, and built form requirements such as heights, setbacks, open space and car parking for each lot.
    • Development Policies – that set out requirements for sustainability outcomes, signage, home business requirements, noise requirements, public art contributions for new development within the Bentley Redevelopment Area.
  • These documents will then replace the Local Government Local Planning Policies, Bentley Regeneration Project Design Guidelines, and other associated requirements.

Place Plan Development

Town Team Movement and DevelopmentWA are working together to create a vibrant, connected community for Bentley and we’d love your input.

A Place Plan is a community-driven road map to make local spaces more welcoming and vibrant. It includes ideas to improve streets, parks and public areas, along with events and activities that strengthen community identity and connection. There’ll be plenty of ways to get involved, from quick conversations and surveys to workshops and creative co-design sessions.

Register your interest to participate here.

Click here to see how Stage 1 Works are progressing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bentley Redevelopment Project is a significant urban renewal project delivered by DevelopmentWA.
The project is designed to breathe new life into the area by delivering a diverse range of housing options, as well as parklands and community amenities.

The project site is generally bounded by Walpole Street to the North, Manning Road to the South, Pollock Street and Bentley Primary School to the East, and Dumond Street to the West.

A redevelopment area defines where DevelopmentWA can direct, oversee and enable land revitalisation. DevelopmentWA creates planning schemes, design guidelines, and policies and assesses development applications to deliver on the redevelopment objectives and the State Government’s vision for a revitalised Perth.

The Bentley Redevelopment Area was created by the State Government on 2 May 2024. This planning framework enables DevelopmentWA, to manage all aspects of the project’s delivery, communication and regulation.

This will help to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of the project, and reflects the project's status as a priority for the State Government.

The Bentley Redevelopment Draft Master Plan is the first step towards the transformation of Bentley.

The Master Plan provides a road map for delivering on the vision for the project and will guide future redevelopment of the site over the next 10-15 years.

The Bentley Redevelopment Scheme is the new planning framework under which Bentley will be developed. It provides the operational framework for how DevelopmentWA will exercise its planning powers, including development control processes.

Recently these draft documents were updated following stakeholder and community consultation.

See a summary of the feedback and updated draft master planning documents here

Stage 1 is the first phase of the redevelopment project, focusing on the subdivision of land for:

  • The 46 residential lots
  • Two development sites, and
  • Three public open spaces.

As part of Stage 1, extensive remediation earthworks are required to ensure the site is safe and suitable for new homes to be developed. This process involves excavation and replacement of soil (up to 10 metres deep) across an area of approximately 8-hectares.

The construction of houses is not part of Stage 1 works. However, the land will be made ready for a diverse mix of housing to be built in the future.

Read more about Stage 1 subdivision and remediation works here.