VICTORIA PARK - No.3/150 (Lot 3) Washington Street - Two Storey Dwelling

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The Town has received a development application for Two Storey Dwelling. The application proposes the construction of a new two storey dwelling on a vacant lot facing Washington Street.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – “Community Consultation on Planning Proposals”, you are invited to comment on the following matters:

  • Primary Street Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum street setback of 3.0 metres from Washington Street. The application proposes a setback to Washington Street of 2.5 metres minimum.
  • Primary Street Setback(Boundary Wall) – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum street setback of 3.0 metres from Washington Street for a boundary wall. The application proposes the boundary wall with a setback of 2.5m to Washington Street.
  • Boundary Setbacks– The Residential Design Codes prescribes the minimum setback distance of buildings from boundaries other than the street. The application proposes variations to the setback of the following walls:
    • Ground Floor wall to Living/ Dining - 1.5 metres required; 1.02 metres proposed to north-western boundary.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall (Garage) – A boundary wall to the north-western side boundary with an average height of 3.15 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall (Scullery to Laundry) – A boundary wall to the south-eastern side boundary with an average height of 3.3 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Visual Privacy (Unscreened Balcony)– 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:
    • Unscreened side of front balcony to south-eastern boundary – 7.5 metres required; 1.81 metres proposed.

Where can I view the application?

A copy of the plans and supporting information are available to view in the Plans and Documents section located on the right side of this page.

How can I comment?

Any comments you wish to make on the proposal are to be submitted by close of business Wednesday 16 April 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.153.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.153.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Alexander Thamm. You can contact Alexander on 08 9311 8111 or ask a question via the link below.

For detailed enquiries, we recommend that you contact the assessing officer.

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 Two Storey Dwelling. The application proposes the construction of a new two storey dwelling on a vacant lot facing Washington Street.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – “Community Consultation on Planning Proposals”, you are invited to comment on the following matters:

  • Primary Street Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum street setback of 3.0 metres from Washington Street. The application proposes a setback to Washington Street of 2.5 metres minimum.
  • Primary Street Setback(Boundary Wall) – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum street setback of 3.0 metres from Washington Street for a boundary wall. The application proposes the boundary wall with a setback of 2.5m to Washington Street.
  • Boundary Setbacks– The Residential Design Codes prescribes the minimum setback distance of buildings from boundaries other than the street. The application proposes variations to the setback of the following walls:
    • Ground Floor wall to Living/ Dining - 1.5 metres required; 1.02 metres proposed to north-western boundary.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall (Garage) – A boundary wall to the north-western side boundary with an average height of 3.15 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall (Scullery to Laundry) – A boundary wall to the south-eastern side boundary with an average height of 3.3 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Visual Privacy (Unscreened Balcony)– 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:
    • Unscreened side of front balcony to south-eastern boundary – 7.5 metres required; 1.81 metres proposed.

Where can I view the application?

A copy of the plans and supporting information are available to view in the Plans and Documents section located on the right side of this page.

How can I comment?

Any comments you wish to make on the proposal are to be submitted by close of business Wednesday 16 April 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.153.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.153.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Alexander Thamm. You can contact Alexander on 08 9311 8111 or ask a question via the link below.

For detailed enquiries, we recommend that you contact the assessing officer.

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.

  • Development application submission form


    Send us your comments by 5pm Thursday 16 April 2020.

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


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