EAST VICTORIA PARK – No. 12 (Lot 532) Mint Street – Grouped Dwellings

Consultation has concluded

The Town has received a development application for Grouped Dwellings at the above-mentioned property.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following matters:

  • ROW Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum setback of 5.0 metres from the centreline of the right-of-way. The application proposes a 4.1 metre minimum setback from the centreline of the right-of-way.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the south-western boundary with an average height of 3.2 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Visual Privacy – The Residential Design Codes prescribes minimum setback distances for unscreened major openings from boundaries in order to achieve a reasonable level of privacy. The application proposes variations as follows:
  • Living and Meals window of Unit 1 to south-western boundary – 6.0 metres required; 4.8 metres proposed.

  • Building Height – The Residential Design Codes permit the proposed dwelling to have a maximum wall height of 6.0 metres and maximum ridge height of 9.0 metres. Unit 1 is proposed to have a 6.4 metre wall height.

Where can I view the application?

A copy of the plans and supporting information are available to view in the plans and documents section on this page.

How can I comment?

Any comments you wish to make on the proposal are to be submitted by close of business 13 April 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.394.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.394.1

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the assessing officer, Josh Arnott, Planning Officer on 08 9311 8111.

Who will decide this application?

The decision-maker for this development application is the Town of Victoria Park.

It is noted that the decision-maker will take into account the comments received, however, are not obliged to support these views.

The Town has received a development application for Grouped Dwellings at the above-mentioned property.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following matters:

  • ROW Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum setback of 5.0 metres from the centreline of the right-of-way. The application proposes a 4.1 metre minimum setback from the centreline of the right-of-way.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the south-western boundary with an average height of 3.2 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Visual Privacy – The Residential Design Codes prescribes minimum setback distances for unscreened major openings from boundaries in order to achieve a reasonable level of privacy. The application proposes variations as follows:
  • Living and Meals window of Unit 1 to south-western boundary – 6.0 metres required; 4.8 metres proposed.

  • Building Height – The Residential Design Codes permit the proposed dwelling to have a maximum wall height of 6.0 metres and maximum ridge height of 9.0 metres. Unit 1 is proposed to have a 6.4 metre wall height.

Where can I view the application?

A copy of the plans and supporting information are available to view in the plans and documents section on this page.

How can I comment?

Any comments you wish to make on the proposal are to be submitted by close of business 13 April 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.394.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.394.1

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the assessing officer, Josh Arnott, Planning Officer on 08 9311 8111.

Who will decide this application?

The decision-maker for this development application is the Town of Victoria Park.

It is noted that the decision-maker will take into account the comments received, however, are not obliged to support these views.


  • Send us your comments by 5pm Monday 13 April 2020.

    Please note that only submissions with verifiable names and addresses can be accepted.


    Consultation has concluded