The state government has unveiled its plan to protect Perth’s nightlife from NIMBYs.

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti on Friday released the government's draft planning policy and environmental legislation for public comment, 14 months after the first consultation period began.

Pubs and clubs will benefit from the proposed reforms.

Under the proposed ‘anti-whinge’ reforms – as they’ve previously been dubbed – local governments will be able to establish special entertainment precincts which allow nightclubs and pubs to apply to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation to exceed noise limits.

Setting up a new entertainment precinct will require local governments to prove there is an active night-time economy in the area.