EAST VICTORIA PARK - Lot 1; Plan/Diagram 79830, No.24 Whittlesford Street– Single House

The Town has received a development application for Single House at the above mentioned address.

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

• Primary Street Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum street setback of 3.0 metres from Whittlesford Street with an average setback of not less than 6.0 metres. The application proposes a setback to Whittlesford Street of 3.06 metres minimum and approximately 4.23 metres average.
• Secondary Street Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum secondary street setback of 3.0 metres from Devenish Street. The application proposes a reduced minimum setback of 2.209 metres to Devenish Street.
• 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:
  • Laundry to Bedroom 3 wall on the north eastern side of the proposed development to the common boundary with 22 Whittlesford Street – 1.5 metres minimum setback required, 1.01 metre to 3.0 metre boundary setback proposed to the angled boundary.
  • South eastern rear elevation of the proposed development to the boundary in common with 120 Devenish Street – 1.8 metres boundary setback required, 1.0 metres to 1.5 metres boundary setback proposed.
• Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall and associated fill is proposed to be constructed along the south eastern boundary in common with 120 Devenish Street. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height with a maximum height of 770mm 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 and Retaining within Street Setback Area – The application proposes retaining walls and associated fill between the street alignment and the dwelling fronting Whittlesford Street and Devenish Street with a varying heights between 550mm and 1.22 metres above the natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling and retaining within 3 metres of the street alignment or between the street and the building 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 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 5:00pm Friday, 26 July 2019, by one of the following:

• Online, using the submission form below
• By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.232.1
• By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.232.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Doreen Rowley. You can contact Doreen 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.