# 371 - City of Gosnells Planning Update ft. Andrew Lefort (Gosnells)

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Podcast: [The Perth Property Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-perth-property-show-1154125)
Published: 2026-01-04T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theperthpropertyshow.podbean.com/e/370-city-of-gosnells-planning-update-ft-andrew-lefort-gosnells/
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## Resource

We kick off the 2026 Perth Property Show with guest Andrew Lefort, Director of Planning and Development at the City of Gosnells, discussing the journey from a graduate planner to a director role. Andrew shares his unique approach to planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding commercial risk, feasibility studies, and fostering a collaborative culture in local government planning. The conversation highlights critical changes in the City of Gosnells' local planning scheme, pragmatic strategies to boost housing supply, and the importance of removing unnecessary red tape to support development. The discussion also touches on the impact of state government initiatives and the need for a balance between strategic planning and market feasibility to address the housing crisis.

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