This Policy has been adopted pursuant to Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions), Clause 4 and applies to development across the whole of the City.

The small coastal settlement of Eagle Bay is located in a natural amphitheatre on the eastern slopes of Cape Naturaliste and possesses a special character worthy of preservation. This character is attributable to the numerous assets including topography, creek lines, natural vegetation and bushland and quality beaches. The historic, scenic and recreational opportunities, low traffic volumes and speeds and low housing density all contribute to the low-key coastal character of Eagle Bay. These features have made Eagle Bay an attractive place to live and visit but this attractiveness may also threaten this special character through increased demand.

These provisions document outlines the tangible and intangible key components of the Eagle Bay character and provides the basis for design guidelines to ensure that these important characteristics are not compromised by future development. 

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