Australia • Western Australia
Site analysis in Perth
An introduction to site analysis in Perth, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
State Planning Strategy 2050 + Local Planning Schemes + Planning and Development Act 2005
Key constraints
- Swan River foreshore protections
- Kings Park escarpment views
- Bushfire prone area mapping
- Coastal hazard lines
Climate context
Csa hot Mediterranean. 3200 hrs sunshine (sunniest Australian capital). 730mm rainfall.
Topography
Swan coastal plain 0-50m AOD, Darling Scarp east at 300m.
Transport spine
Transperth rail 5 lines (Metronet expanding), bus network, ferries.
Building height context
Central Park 249m, Brookfield Place 244m. CBD towers 150-250m. Suburbs predominantly low-density.
Notable recent projects
- Elizabeth Quay
- Perth City Link
- Burswood Peninsula
- Metronet TOD nodes
Questions
What planning policies apply in Perth?
State Planning Strategy 2050 + Local Planning Schemes + Planning and Development Act 2005
What are the most common site constraints in Perth?
Swan River foreshore protections. Kings Park escarpment views. Bushfire prone area mapping. Coastal hazard lines.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Perth?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Perth
Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.
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