EAST VICTORIA PARK - No.27b (Lot 2) Basinghall Street - Grouped Dwelling

Consultation has concluded

The Town has received a development application for a new rear Grouped Dwelling at the above address. The application proposes the construction of a new two storey dwelling on the currently vacant rear strata lot.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – “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 Kitchen – 1.5 metres required; 1.0 metres proposed to south- western side boundary (29 Basinghall).
    • Upper Floor wall to Bedroom 2 - 1.2metres required; 1.0 metres proposed to south-western side boundary (29 Basinghall).
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the front boundary, abutting the rear boundary of 27 Basinghall Street, with an average height of 3.2 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • 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:
    • Rear Balcony to north-eastern side boundary (25 Basinghall) – 7.5 metres required; 5.4 metres proposed.
    • Bedroom 2 to south-western side boundary (29 Basinghall) – 4.5 required; 3.0 metres proposed.
    • Study to southern front boundary (27 Basinghall) – 4.5m proposed; 3.0 metres required.
    • Front Balcony to southern front boundary (27 Basinghall) – 3.1m proposed; 7.7 metres required.

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 Thursday 26 November 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.570.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.570.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Alexander Thamm. You can contact Alexander on 08 9311 8111 or email AThamm@vicpark.wa.gov.au.

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.

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 new rear Grouped Dwelling at the above address. The application proposes the construction of a new two storey dwelling on the currently vacant rear strata lot.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – “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 Kitchen – 1.5 metres required; 1.0 metres proposed to south- western side boundary (29 Basinghall).
    • Upper Floor wall to Bedroom 2 - 1.2metres required; 1.0 metres proposed to south-western side boundary (29 Basinghall).
  • Average Height of Boundary Wall – A boundary wall to the front boundary, abutting the rear boundary of 27 Basinghall Street, with an average height of 3.2 metres above natural ground level in lieu of an average height of 3 metres as permitted under Council’s Local Planning Policy – Boundary Walls.
  • 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:
    • Rear Balcony to north-eastern side boundary (25 Basinghall) – 7.5 metres required; 5.4 metres proposed.
    • Bedroom 2 to south-western side boundary (29 Basinghall) – 4.5 required; 3.0 metres proposed.
    • Study to southern front boundary (27 Basinghall) – 4.5m proposed; 3.0 metres required.
    • Front Balcony to southern front boundary (27 Basinghall) – 3.1m proposed; 7.7 metres required.

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 Thursday 26 November 2020, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.570.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.570.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Alexander Thamm. You can contact Alexander on 08 9311 8111 or email AThamm@vicpark.wa.gov.au.

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.

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 Thursday 26 November 2020.

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


    Consultation has concluded