VICTORIA PARK – No.46A (Lot 2) Kent Street - Grouped Dwelling

Consultation has concluded

The Town has received a development application for a Grouped Dwelling. The application proposes a two storey house will associated earthworks and retaining.

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

  • 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:
    • Upper Floor wall of dwelling - 1.5 metres required; 1.2 metres proposed to south eastern boundary.
    • Upper Floor wall of dwelling - 1.5 metres required; 1.4 metres proposed to north western boundary.
  • Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the north western, south western and south eastern boundaries with. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height of between 0.9 metres and insert 0 metres above natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling and associated retaining walls behind the street setback line and within 1.0 metre of a common boundary up to a maximum height of 500mm above natural ground level.
  • 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:
    • Bedroom 2 window of new dwelling to common boundary with 11B Ashburton Street – 4.5 metres required; 2.4 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 Thursday 18 June 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.238.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.238.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Sturt McDonald. You can contact Sturt 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 a Grouped Dwelling. The application proposes a two storey house will associated earthworks and retaining.

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

  • 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:
    • Upper Floor wall of dwelling - 1.5 metres required; 1.2 metres proposed to south eastern boundary.
    • Upper Floor wall of dwelling - 1.5 metres required; 1.4 metres proposed to north western boundary.
  • Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the north western, south western and south eastern boundaries with. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height of between 0.9 metres and insert 0 metres above natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling and associated retaining walls behind the street setback line and within 1.0 metre of a common boundary up to a maximum height of 500mm above natural ground level.
  • 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:
    • Bedroom 2 window of new dwelling to common boundary with 11B Ashburton Street – 4.5 metres required; 2.4 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 Thursday 18 June 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.238.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.238.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Sturt McDonald. You can contact Sturt 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.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.


    Send us your comments by 5pm Thursday 18 June 2020

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


    Consultation has concluded