The City of Swan is Perth's biggest metropolitan local government by area and is home to many culturally rich and diverse communities.

Our Local Area Planning (LAP) program is a 'one City' initiative that recognises the diversity of the social and urban fabric of the area. As part of the program we speak to local businesses, residents and stakeholders to identify priorities and create a plan to meet them.

The information collected during this program also helps us prepare other City strategies and undertake corporate business planning. This ensures that what we deliver on the ground is aligned as best it can with what our community told us.

The 12 local areas in the City of Swan

  • Ballajura Local Area Plan

    The plan creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.

    View LAP 

  • Bullsbrook Local Area Plan

    The plan creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.

    View LAP 

  • Ellenbrook Local Area Plan

    The most recent version of the Ellenbrook Local Area Plan was adopted in March 2023.

    View LAP 

  • Gidgegannup Local Area Plan

    The plan creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.

    View LAP 

  • Guildford - Hazelmere Local Area Plan

    The Guildford - Hazelmere Local Area Plan was adopted November 2025.

    View LAP 

  • Malaga Local Area Plan

    The Malaga Local Area Plan was adopted August 2025.

    View LAP 

  • Midland Local Area Plan

    Review the current priorities for the Midland local area and see what has been delivered so far.

    View LAP 

  • Swan Valley Local Area Plan

    The Swan Valley local area encompasses the area of the Swan Valley Planning Act 2020, including Belhus, Baskerville, Henley Brook, Millendon, Herne Hill, West Swan, Middle Swan and parts of Caversham, Brigadoon and Upper Swan.

    View LAP 

  • Swan View Local Area Plan

    The plan creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.

    View LAP 

  • Upper Swan Local Area Plan

    The most recent version of this plan was adopted in December 2023.

    View LAP 

  • Whiteman Local Area Plan

    The Whiteman Local Area previously known as an Urban Growth Corridor (UGC) is situated to the west of the Swan Valley.

    View LAP