More than 600 Swan Valley residents and landowners have responded to a survey that will help shape the future character of the region.
Conducted in November and December in 2017, the survey invited 1,864 local addresses to participate. The overall response rate of 34 per cent is regarded as very high and reliable.
Respondents commented on issues integral to the Swan Valley community such as right to farm, retaining rural land uses, subdivision, water availability, tourism initiatives, the role of the Swan Valley Planning Committee, and the future and identity of the Swan Valley.
The survey is part of an independent review of the Swan Valley planning framework, which incorporates the Swan Valley Protection Bill and associated development plan.
The review is being led by the Hon John Kobelke, who also completed more than 50 one-on-one community stakeholder interviews as part of the consultation process.
The survey findings will be published in Mr Kobelke’s final report and recommendations to the Minister for Planning, to help determine future land use planning for the region.