EAST VICTORIA PARK - No. 356 (Lot 499) Shepperton Road – Construction of Four (4) Grouped Dwellings

Consultation has concluded

The Town has received a development application for Construction of Four (4) Grouped Dwelling at the above mentioned property.

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

  • ROW Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum setback of 7.0 metres to the upper floor from the centreline of the right-of-way. The application proposes a 6.88 metre minimum setback from the centreline of the right-of-way to the upper floor of proposed Unit 3.
  • 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:
    • Upper Floor wall to Unit 1 Elevation - 2.0 metres setback required; 1.5m to 2.0 metres proposed to north western boundary in common with 354 Shepperton Road.
    • Ground Floor wall to Unit 4 Elevation – 1.7 metres setback required; 1.5 metres setback proposed to the south eastern boundary in common with 1B Milford Street.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls the following variations were raised:
    • Boundary walls to Unit 1 and Unit 2 to the north western boundary in common with 354 Shepperton Road, with average heights of 3.1 metres and 3.25 metres above natural ground level.
    • Boundary wall to Unit 4 to the south eastern boundary in common with 1B Milford Street, with an average height of 3.25 metres.
  • Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall and associated fill is proposed to be constructed along the north western boundary to the common boundary with 358 Shepperton Road. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height to a maximum 750mm height 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.
  • Overshadowing – the proposed development will cast a shadow on the adjoining properties at No. 358A Shepperton Road, 358B Shepperton Road and 358C Shepperton Road, resulting in more than 50% of the 20m2 minimum primary outdoor living areas of the properties being overshadowed, in lieu of a maximum of 50% (10m2) of the primary Outdoor living area being free from cast overshadowing as permitted by the Town.

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 Tuesday, 11 June 2019, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.73.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.73.1

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.

The Town has received a development application for Construction of Four (4) Grouped Dwelling at the above mentioned property.

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

  • ROW Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum setback of 7.0 metres to the upper floor from the centreline of the right-of-way. The application proposes a 6.88 metre minimum setback from the centreline of the right-of-way to the upper floor of proposed Unit 3.
  • 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:
    • Upper Floor wall to Unit 1 Elevation - 2.0 metres setback required; 1.5m to 2.0 metres proposed to north western boundary in common with 354 Shepperton Road.
    • Ground Floor wall to Unit 4 Elevation – 1.7 metres setback required; 1.5 metres setback proposed to the south eastern boundary in common with 1B Milford Street.
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – in lieu of an average height of 3.0 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls the following variations were raised:
    • Boundary walls to Unit 1 and Unit 2 to the north western boundary in common with 354 Shepperton Road, with average heights of 3.1 metres and 3.25 metres above natural ground level.
    • Boundary wall to Unit 4 to the south eastern boundary in common with 1B Milford Street, with an average height of 3.25 metres.
  • Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall and associated fill is proposed to be constructed along the north western boundary to the common boundary with 358 Shepperton Road. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height to a maximum 750mm height 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.
  • Overshadowing – the proposed development will cast a shadow on the adjoining properties at No. 358A Shepperton Road, 358B Shepperton Road and 358C Shepperton Road, resulting in more than 50% of the 20m2 minimum primary outdoor living areas of the properties being overshadowed, in lieu of a maximum of 50% (10m2) of the primary Outdoor living area being free from cast overshadowing as permitted by the Town.

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 Tuesday, 11 June 2019, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2019.73.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2019.73.1

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.

  • Development application submission form

    Send us your comments by 5.00pm Tuesday, 11 June 2019

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

    Consultation has concluded