The City of Fremantle is not considering a policy to have non-drinking areas in pubs.

At its meeting on 13 December the Fremantle Council requested the City’s administration to prepare a draft Local Planning Policy to provide guidance in the assessment of planning applications which include a proposal for a licenced area.

Acting Fremantle mayor Ingrid Waltham said that in considering a draft policy the intention was to provide guidance on what proportion of a development site should be used for a licenced premises and what proportion should be set aside for other uses such as short-stay accommodation, entertainment, commercial or retail.

“We want to ensure that when developers put forward a proposal for a site in Fremantle, it’s not just for a pub but also includes a range of other uses like shops, offices and accommodation,” acting mayor Waltham said.

“That way we make sure Fremantle offers a diverse mix of attractions that everyone can come down and enjoy.”

A draft Local Planning Policy will be developed by City of Fremantle officers for consideration by Council.