Hatch Court Light Industrial Area (HCLIA) is a strategically located 30-hectare site in north-west High Wycombe bordered by Kalamunda Road, Stirling Crescent, and Adelaide Street.
In late 2025/early 2026 the City commenced the development of a Draft Local Structure Plan and Design Guidelines, along with a Development Contribution Plan (DCP) or similar mechanism to support future development of the HCLIA.
Project Scope
Project Benefits
The project area has remained largely undeveloped due to longstanding challenges such as fragmented land parcels, wetlands and drainage, limited road access, and the absence of a formal structure plan.
The development of a Local Structure Plan will address and mitigate these barriers and support a coordinated approach to development across the precinct.
It will unlock economic growth, generate new revenue streams by improving the value of the land, and stimulate private investment.
The project also supports broader goals such as reducing reliance on rates, improving access to jobs and services, and ensuring that local residents benefit from sustainable, well-designed industrial growth.
The Local Structure Plan will also address important planning considerations such as:
- Managing traffic, including prioritised access via Adelaide Street.
- Ensuring internal roads service industrial lots fronting Stirling Crescent, with limited access to Kalamunda Road.
- Respecting the interface with nearby residential areas through setbacks, landscaping, and design controls.
- Protecting significant environmental areas with appropriate management.
- Responding to bushfire risks in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.7.
The City’s role
The City purchased 23 Hatch Court in late 2024 for $3.46 million to support the delivery of long-term financial sustainability and economic development outcomes within the Hatch Court project area.
This investment ensures the City can manage development outcomes in the public interest by formally managing environmental values, addressing bushfire risk, and aligning industrial growth with best-practice planning and community values.
In 2025, the City engaged consultants to develop a Draft Local Structure Plan, Design Guidelines and a DCP or other funding mechanism to help release the economic value of the land within the project area.
Community engagement
The City is continuing to work with landowners within the HCLIA to enable them to realise the economic benefits of the Light Industrial zoning, should they wish to do so.
Once the Draft Local Structure Plan has been approved by Council for public advertising and consultation, the community will have the opportunity to provide comment and feedback in line with the statutory planning process.
Timeline*
Mid 2026:
Late 2026:
Late 2026/early 2027:
*subject to change
City's Strategic Planning Services during office hours:Telephone: (08) 9257 9999Email: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au