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Claremont, Cottesloe and Nedlands — 3 suburbs mapped across 3 planning schemes.

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Western Suburbs Perth suburb by suburb

SuburbResidential zonesR-Code densityBushfire-prone
Claremont Development, Residential R10–R160 Mapped
Cottesloe Development, Residential, office R20–R100 Mapped
Nedlands Residential R10–R160 Mapped

Reading the table

  • Claremont and Nedlands are inside a declared growth area; Cottesloe is established.
  • The 3 mapped suburbs cover 13 km² between them — Nedlands is the largest at 5.3 km² and Cottesloe the smallest at 3.8 km².

Questions about building in Western Suburbs Perth

Which council approves building work in Western Suburbs Perth?

3: Claremont with Town of Claremont; Cottesloe with Town of Cottesloe; Nedlands with City of Nedlands.

Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Western Suburbs Perth?

Yes, in all 3 mapped Western Suburbs Perth suburbs: Claremont, Cottesloe and Nedlands.

What planning zones apply across Western Suburbs Perth?

3: Development, Residential and Residential office. Widest range: Cottesloe, at 3.

What R-codes apply in Western Suburbs Perth?

Claremont R10–R160, Cottesloe R20–R100, Nedlands R10–R160.

Lodge with: Claremont with Town of Claremont (Claremont Local Planning Scheme No. 3); Cottesloe with Town of Cottesloe (Cottesloe Local Planning Scheme No. 3); Nedlands with City of Nedlands (Nedlands Local Planning Scheme No. 3). Read 2026-09-14.

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