LATHLAIN – 218 Great Eastern Highway (and adjoining properties) – Mixed Use Development

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The Town has received a development application for a Mixed Use development at the subject site. Please note that in addition to properties abutting Great Eastern Highway, the subject site includes properties along Cornwall Street (No 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) and Maple Street (No 1, 3, 5 and 9).

The application proposes a mixed use development of 8 storeys (including 2 basement levels) with a total of 352 car parking spaces. Land uses contained within the proposed development include Consulting Rooms, Restaurant/Café, Liquor Store-Large, Private Recreation (Gym) and the existing Tavern (‘Empire Bar’) which is proposed to have upgrades/renovations. The predominant land use of the proposed development, however, is Office - which is intended to occupy up to 13,166m2 in floor area of the main building.

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

  • Plot Ratio - The proposed development has a plot ratio of 1.4 with a plot ratio floor area of approximately 15963m2. The maximum plot ratio permitted under Town Planning Scheme No. 1 is 0.5 with a floor area of 5700m2 (see note 1 below).
  • Building Height – Town of Victoria Park Precinct Plan P7 ‘Lathlain Precinct’ states the following in relation to development within the Commercial zone-

“New development shall be of a scale and style to complement existing buildings within the precinct.”

The proposed building has a maximum building height of 9 storeys (viewed from Great Eastern Highway), being approximately 45 metres above natural ground level.

  • Car Parking - The proposed development proposes a shortfall in on-site car parking of 336 bays. While 688 bays are required to be provided to comply, 352 bays have been proposed (see note 2 below).
  • Street Setback – Local Planning Policy 3 requires a minimum street setback of 6 metres from Cornwall Street to the proposed Medical Centre. The application proposes a minimum setback to Cornwall Street of 1 metres.
  • Proposed Use – Consulting Rooms (Medical Centre) is classified as an “AA” (discretionary use) within the residential zone under Town Planning Scheme No. 1.
  • Proposed Use – Liquor Store - Large is classified as an “AA” (discretionary use) within the commercial zone under Town Planning Scheme No. 1
  • Proposed Use - The application proposes to change the existing non-conforming use of Liquor Store-small use (‘Thirsty Camel’) within the residential zone to proposed non-conforming uses of Recreation – Private (Gym) and Shop.

Note 1: For the purposes of calculating plot ratio, this assessment does not include #9 Maple Street and #14 Cornwall Street as being part of the ‘subject site’. The reason for this is that the applicant outlines that this land “will be subject to a separate application(s) to incorporate residential uses as a buffer between the site and the existing residential dwellings”. Given that these properties are not to be developed as part of this proposal and will be subject to separate applications for residential uses, it is not considered appropriate to include the additional lot area in the plot ratio calculation.
Note 2: The 'car parking shortfall' referred to above is calculated in accordance with Local Planning Policy 23. This calculation does not take into consideration that users of the cafe or gym are also likely to be users of the office, or that peak hours for restaurant/bars will not coincide with peak office hours. This concept is called 'reciprocal car parking' and is a key part of the applicant's justification contained within the 'Attachment 7: Traffic Impact Assessment' supporting document.

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?

Consultation has closed.

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 to arrange a meeting (during business hours) at the Town's administration centre.

Who will decide this application?

The decision-maker for this development application is the Metro Inner South Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP).

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 Mixed Use development at the subject site. Please note that in addition to properties abutting Great Eastern Highway, the subject site includes properties along Cornwall Street (No 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) and Maple Street (No 1, 3, 5 and 9).

The application proposes a mixed use development of 8 storeys (including 2 basement levels) with a total of 352 car parking spaces. Land uses contained within the proposed development include Consulting Rooms, Restaurant/Café, Liquor Store-Large, Private Recreation (Gym) and the existing Tavern (‘Empire Bar’) which is proposed to have upgrades/renovations. The predominant land use of the proposed development, however, is Office - which is intended to occupy up to 13,166m2 in floor area of the main building.

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

  • Plot Ratio - The proposed development has a plot ratio of 1.4 with a plot ratio floor area of approximately 15963m2. The maximum plot ratio permitted under Town Planning Scheme No. 1 is 0.5 with a floor area of 5700m2 (see note 1 below).
  • Building Height – Town of Victoria Park Precinct Plan P7 ‘Lathlain Precinct’ states the following in relation to development within the Commercial zone-

“New development shall be of a scale and style to complement existing buildings within the precinct.”

The proposed building has a maximum building height of 9 storeys (viewed from Great Eastern Highway), being approximately 45 metres above natural ground level.

  • Car Parking - The proposed development proposes a shortfall in on-site car parking of 336 bays. While 688 bays are required to be provided to comply, 352 bays have been proposed (see note 2 below).
  • Street Setback – Local Planning Policy 3 requires a minimum street setback of 6 metres from Cornwall Street to the proposed Medical Centre. The application proposes a minimum setback to Cornwall Street of 1 metres.
  • Proposed Use – Consulting Rooms (Medical Centre) is classified as an “AA” (discretionary use) within the residential zone under Town Planning Scheme No. 1.
  • Proposed Use – Liquor Store - Large is classified as an “AA” (discretionary use) within the commercial zone under Town Planning Scheme No. 1
  • Proposed Use - The application proposes to change the existing non-conforming use of Liquor Store-small use (‘Thirsty Camel’) within the residential zone to proposed non-conforming uses of Recreation – Private (Gym) and Shop.

Note 1: For the purposes of calculating plot ratio, this assessment does not include #9 Maple Street and #14 Cornwall Street as being part of the ‘subject site’. The reason for this is that the applicant outlines that this land “will be subject to a separate application(s) to incorporate residential uses as a buffer between the site and the existing residential dwellings”. Given that these properties are not to be developed as part of this proposal and will be subject to separate applications for residential uses, it is not considered appropriate to include the additional lot area in the plot ratio calculation.
Note 2: The 'car parking shortfall' referred to above is calculated in accordance with Local Planning Policy 23. This calculation does not take into consideration that users of the cafe or gym are also likely to be users of the office, or that peak hours for restaurant/bars will not coincide with peak office hours. This concept is called 'reciprocal car parking' and is a key part of the applicant's justification contained within the 'Attachment 7: Traffic Impact Assessment' supporting document.

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?

Consultation has closed.

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 to arrange a meeting (during business hours) at the Town's administration centre.

Who will decide this application?

The decision-maker for this development application is the Metro Inner South Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP).

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


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    The consultation period of this application has ended. 19 responses were received. 

    Thank you to those who took the time to submit their comments on this development application.

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