ST JAMES – No. 413 (Lot 763) Berwick Street – Change of Use to Residential Building (Lodging House)

Consultation has concluded

The Town has received a development application for a change of use of the above-mentioned property to ‘Residential Building’ (Lodging House).

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

  • Land Use – In accordance with the Town of Victoria Park’s Town Planning Scheme No. 1 a ‘Residential Building’ is an ‘AA’ (discretionary) land use within the ‘Residential’ zone and requires Council approval.
  • Car Parking – In accordance with Council’s Local Planning Policy 23 – Parking Policy a minimum of 1 car bay per bedroom is to be provided. The application proposes 9 bedrooms, requiring 9 car bays on-site. The applicant has indicated 11 car bays on-site, however, Council has determined that only 4 car bays could be appropriately used. Accordingly, there is a 5 car bay shortfall on-site.

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 9 July 2019, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.201.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.201.1

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the assessing officer, Josh Arnott, Acting Senior 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.

The Town has received a development application for a change of use of the above-mentioned property to ‘Residential Building’ (Lodging House).

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

  • Land Use – In accordance with the Town of Victoria Park’s Town Planning Scheme No. 1 a ‘Residential Building’ is an ‘AA’ (discretionary) land use within the ‘Residential’ zone and requires Council approval.
  • Car Parking – In accordance with Council’s Local Planning Policy 23 – Parking Policy a minimum of 1 car bay per bedroom is to be provided. The application proposes 9 bedrooms, requiring 9 car bays on-site. The applicant has indicated 11 car bays on-site, however, Council has determined that only 4 car bays could be appropriately used. Accordingly, there is a 5 car bay shortfall on-site.

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 9 July 2019, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.201.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.201.1

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the assessing officer, Josh Arnott, Acting Senior 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.

  • Development application submission form

    Send us your comments by 5.00pm Tuesday 9 July 2019

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

    Consultation has concluded