LATHLAIN – No. 108 (Lot 802) Rutland Avenue – Single House

Consultation has concluded

The Town has received a development application for a single house 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:
    • Ground Floor wall to stairwell – 1.5 metres required; 1.3 metres proposed to south-eastern boundary.
    • Ground Floor wall to Alfresco, Family and Dining – 1.5 metres required; 1.0 metres proposed to north-western boundary.
  • Maximum Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the south-eastern boundary with a maximum height of 3.7 metres above natural ground level in lieu of a maximum height of 3.5 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the south-eastern boundary with an average height of 3.55 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the north-western boundary with an average height of 3.18 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the north-western common boundary with 106 Rutland Avenue. The retaining wall along the north-western boundary is proposed to have a varying height of between 1 metres and 1.4 metres 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 behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the south-eastern common boundary with 110A, 110B and 110C Rutland Avenue. The retaining wall along the south-eastern boundary is proposed to have a varying height of between 1 metres and 1.25 metres 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 height of 1 metre 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.
  • 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:
    • Window of the master suite to the north-western boundary – 4.5 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 6.2 metre wall height and a 8.5 metre ridge height.

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 Tuesday 19 November 2019, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.500.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.500.1

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.

The Town has received a development application for a single house 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:
    • Ground Floor wall to stairwell – 1.5 metres required; 1.3 metres proposed to south-eastern boundary.
    • Ground Floor wall to Alfresco, Family and Dining – 1.5 metres required; 1.0 metres proposed to north-western boundary.
  • Maximum Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the south-eastern boundary with a maximum height of 3.7 metres above natural ground level in lieu of a maximum height of 3.5 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the south-eastern boundary with an average height of 3.55 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the north-western boundary with an average height of 3.18 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the north-western common boundary with 106 Rutland Avenue. The retaining wall along the north-western boundary is proposed to have a varying height of between 1 metres and 1.4 metres 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 behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the south-eastern common boundary with 110A, 110B and 110C Rutland Avenue. The retaining wall along the south-eastern boundary is proposed to have a varying height of between 1 metres and 1.25 metres 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 height of 1 metre 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.
  • 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:
    • Window of the master suite to the north-western boundary – 4.5 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 6.2 metre wall height and a 8.5 metre ridge height.

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 Tuesday 19 November 2019, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.500.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.500.1

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.

  • Development application submission form

    Send us your comments by 5pm Tuesday, 19 November 2019

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

    Consultation has concluded