LATHLAIN – No. 34 (Lot 1) Goddard Street – Playing of Matches at Lathlain Park

Consultation has concluded

The Town has received a development application for the playing of competitive football matches at Lathlain Park (also known as Mineral Resources Park). Please be advised that this letter is providing an addition consultation period for 14 days.

The Town and the West Coast Eagles, would need to reach a separate agreement (in writing, under the lease) for this use.

The following information provided by the applicant summarises the application:

  1. The maximum crowd capacity of the facility is 6,500 people (regardless of the game or event).

  2. No home and away season senior AFL games (which attract tens of thousands of spectators) will be played by the West Coast Eagles (WCE) at the facility (regular season senior AFL games will occur at Optus Stadium). The only senior AFL games which may occur at the facility would be pre-season matches (currently known as the Marsh Community Series).

  3. The Perth Football Club (Demons) will continue to use the facility for WAFL games.

  4. The West Coast Eagles have operated a WAFL team at times and these may be played at the facility in the future.

  5. A WAFL Women’s competition is in consideration and may be played at the facility.

  6. WCE have operated an AFLW team which will continue to be played at the facility.

  7. Games in all categories are generally played on the weekends during daytime, however scheduling can see any of these games move to a twilight or evening game. It is estimated that approximately 10 games per year may be in the evening.

  8. The estimated frequency of matches per year and associated crowd numbers is as follows:


Frequency (No. of matches p/a)Approximate crowd size
AFL Marsh Community Matches0 - 34,000 - 6,500
WCE WAFL0 - 111,500 - 4,000
AFLW3 - 62,000 - 5,000
Perth Demons9 - 111,500 - 4,000
WAFLW0 - 90 - 500
Misc. requests (WAFL Finals / Fan days etc.)0 - 50 - 6,500


What is happening now?

After the November 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting, the Town sent recommendations to the Western Australia Planning Commission highlighting the feedback of the community, the Council and the Town. These highlights can be found in the November 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes here.

A total of 108 submissions were received in response to the first round of consultation including 69 letters of support and 39 letters of objection. The second round of consultation resulted in 34 submissions being received, comprising 15 of support and 19 objecting.

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?

Public comments are now closed.

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the assessing officer, Amie Groom, 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 Western Australian Planning Commission.

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 the playing of competitive football matches at Lathlain Park (also known as Mineral Resources Park). Please be advised that this letter is providing an addition consultation period for 14 days.

The Town and the West Coast Eagles, would need to reach a separate agreement (in writing, under the lease) for this use.

The following information provided by the applicant summarises the application:

  1. The maximum crowd capacity of the facility is 6,500 people (regardless of the game or event).

  2. No home and away season senior AFL games (which attract tens of thousands of spectators) will be played by the West Coast Eagles (WCE) at the facility (regular season senior AFL games will occur at Optus Stadium). The only senior AFL games which may occur at the facility would be pre-season matches (currently known as the Marsh Community Series).

  3. The Perth Football Club (Demons) will continue to use the facility for WAFL games.

  4. The West Coast Eagles have operated a WAFL team at times and these may be played at the facility in the future.

  5. A WAFL Women’s competition is in consideration and may be played at the facility.

  6. WCE have operated an AFLW team which will continue to be played at the facility.

  7. Games in all categories are generally played on the weekends during daytime, however scheduling can see any of these games move to a twilight or evening game. It is estimated that approximately 10 games per year may be in the evening.

  8. The estimated frequency of matches per year and associated crowd numbers is as follows:


Frequency (No. of matches p/a)Approximate crowd size
AFL Marsh Community Matches0 - 34,000 - 6,500
WCE WAFL0 - 111,500 - 4,000
AFLW3 - 62,000 - 5,000
Perth Demons9 - 111,500 - 4,000
WAFLW0 - 90 - 500
Misc. requests (WAFL Finals / Fan days etc.)0 - 50 - 6,500


What is happening now?

After the November 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting, the Town sent recommendations to the Western Australia Planning Commission highlighting the feedback of the community, the Council and the Town. These highlights can be found in the November 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes here.

A total of 108 submissions were received in response to the first round of consultation including 69 letters of support and 39 letters of objection. The second round of consultation resulted in 34 submissions being received, comprising 15 of support and 19 objecting.

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?

Public comments are now closed.

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the assessing officer, Amie Groom, 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 Western Australian Planning Commission.

It is noted that the decision-maker will take into account the comments received, however, are not obliged to support these views.


Consultation has concluded

  • How will parking be monitored around the area for up to 6500 crown without impacting on local residents.

    GMK asked about 4 years ago

    A Transport Impact Assessment (inclusive of travel plan) was prepared, and included as part of the previous Development Application. The principles and requirements of this plan remains current, with significant focus on demand management and promotion of public and active transport. The Council will consider the Town’s recommendation to the Western Australian Planning Commission at the November Ordinary Council Meeting. Traffic and parking will be discussed in further detail at this meeting.