VICTORIA PARK - No.59 (Lot 1111) Kent Street – Grouped Dwelling

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The Town has received a development application for Grouped Dwelling. The application proposes a new dwelling to be constructed at the rear of the lot

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:
    • Ground floor wall to Alfresco (side boundary) - 1.5 metres required; 1.1 metres proposed to southern boundary.
    • Ground floor wall to Alfresco to Storeroom (rear) - 1.5 metres required; 1.3 metres proposed to western boundary.
    • Upper floor wall to Balcony 2 to Sauna – 2.0 metres required; 1.8 metres proposed to western boundary.
  • 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:
    • Balcony facing Kent Street to eastern boundary – 7.5 metres required; 2.7 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. The dwelling is proposed to have a 6.04 metre wall height and 9.45 metre ridge height.

It should be noted the ridge height is exceeded due to the roof pitch complying with the 30 degree minimum requirement for the weatherboard precinct.

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 1 October 2018, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2018.532.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2018.532.1

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 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.

The Town has received a development application for Grouped Dwelling. The application proposes a new dwelling to be constructed at the rear of the lot

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:
    • Ground floor wall to Alfresco (side boundary) - 1.5 metres required; 1.1 metres proposed to southern boundary.
    • Ground floor wall to Alfresco to Storeroom (rear) - 1.5 metres required; 1.3 metres proposed to western boundary.
    • Upper floor wall to Balcony 2 to Sauna – 2.0 metres required; 1.8 metres proposed to western boundary.
  • 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:
    • Balcony facing Kent Street to eastern boundary – 7.5 metres required; 2.7 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. The dwelling is proposed to have a 6.04 metre wall height and 9.45 metre ridge height.

It should be noted the ridge height is exceeded due to the roof pitch complying with the 30 degree minimum requirement for the weatherboard precinct.

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 1 October 2018, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2018.532.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2018.532.1

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 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.

  • Development application submission form

    Send us your comments by 5.00pm Monday 1 October 2018

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

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