ST JAMES – No. 41 (Lot 1) Boundary Road – Additions to existing Single House
Consultation has concluded
The Town has received a development application for Additions to existing Single House.
In accordance with Local Planning Policy – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following matters:
- Communal Street Setback – Council’s Local Planning Policy – Streetscape requires a minimum communal street setback of 1.5 metres to 2 metres from an internal access driveway. The application proposes a nil setback to the internal driveway.
- 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 Store/WIR/Master Bedroom -1.8 metres required; 1.5 metres proposed to northern boundary.
- Ground Floor wall to Living/Kitchen/Ensuite/Master Bedroom – 3 metres required; 1.55 metres proposed to eastern boundary.
- 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:
- Master Bedroom to northern and eastern boundary – 4.5 metres required; 1.5 metres proposed.
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 22 September 2020, by one of the following:
- Online, using the submission form below
- By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number DA5.2020.429.1
- By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number DA5.2020.429.1
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 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.