EAST VICTORIA PARK – No. 16 (Lot 493) Beesley Street – Single Dwelling

The Town has received a development application for a single dwelling 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:

• 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:
  • Master Suite to Dressing Room – 1.5 metres required; 1 metre proposed to south-eastern boundary.
  • Theatre Room – 1.5 metres required; 1 metre proposed to south-eastern boundary.
  • Bathroom to Bedroom 3 – 1.1 metres required; 1 metre proposed to south-eastern boundary.
• Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the south-eastern common boundary with 18 Beesley Street, East Victoria Park and the north-western common boundary with 14 Beesley Street, East Victoria Park. The retaining wall to the south-eastern common boundary is proposed to have a varying height of between 0.4 metres and 0.8 metres above natural ground level, the retaining wall to the north-western common boundary is proposed to be at a height of 1m 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.
• Fill within Street Setback Area – The application proposes fill and associated retaining wall(s) between the street alignment and the dwelling with a varying height of between 0.5 metres and 0.6 metres above the natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling or excavation within 3 metres of the street alignment or between the street and the building (whichever is the lesser) where it does not exceed 500mm from the natural ground level.

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 16 July 2020, by one of the following:

• Online, using the submission form below
• By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.279.1
• By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.279.1

How can I find out more information?

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

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 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.