Amendment No. 90 to Town Planning Scheme No. 1 and draft revised Local Planning Policy 32 - Exemptions from Development Approval

Consultation has concluded

Council has resolved to initiate Amendment 90 to Town Planning Scheme No. 1 which seeks to modify the permissibility of some land uses in the Zoning Table. The land uses proposed to modified are:

  • Bulky Goods Showroom
  • Child Care Premises
  • Educational Establishment
  • Fast Food Outlet
  • Lunch Bar
  • Office
  • Place of Worship

In conjunction with this Scheme Amendment, a concurrent revision to Council’s Local Planning Policy No. 32 Exemptions from Development Approval’ is proposed to balance streamlining the approval process and reducing ‘red tape’ by continuing to allow exemptions from development approval to remain in place for some lower intensity land uses.

Background

Amendments to the State-wide Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015 in February 2021 and July 2021 now allow land to be used for ‘P’ (permitted) purposes without requiring development approval, and without the need to consider the car parking provision for the use. This has resulted in no planning control over some non-residential land uses, including some which could have significant amenity impact.

Where can I view the proposal?

A Council report setting out and explaining the proposed changes to the local planning framework is available to view, in conjunction with the draft modifications, in the documents section located on the right side of this page.

How can I comment?

Any comments you wish to make on the proposed changes to the planning framework are to be submitted in writing by Monday 10 July 2023 by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au quoting reference number PLA/7/90
  • By letter addressed to the Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number PLA/7/90

Submissions made by email or letter must cover all sections in the Western Australian Planning Commission submission form (available here) including your name, postal address, property address if your comments relate to a specific property and your relationship to the property (owner, occupier, neighbour etc).

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the Town's Urban Planning service area on 08 9311 8111 or admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au.

What will happen next?

Council officers will review and collate all comments received during the submission period and prepare a report for consideration by Council. In relation to the Scheme Amendment, all comments received will be forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission for consideration and then to the Minister for Planning for a final decision.

Please note: These proposed changes to the planning framework are available for inspection and public comment, and it should not be construed that final approval will be granted. Your written comments are welcome and will be considered by Council prior to a recommendation being made to Western Australian Planning Commission to either proceed, modify or abandon the proposal.

Council has resolved to initiate Amendment 90 to Town Planning Scheme No. 1 which seeks to modify the permissibility of some land uses in the Zoning Table. The land uses proposed to modified are:

  • Bulky Goods Showroom
  • Child Care Premises
  • Educational Establishment
  • Fast Food Outlet
  • Lunch Bar
  • Office
  • Place of Worship

In conjunction with this Scheme Amendment, a concurrent revision to Council’s Local Planning Policy No. 32 Exemptions from Development Approval’ is proposed to balance streamlining the approval process and reducing ‘red tape’ by continuing to allow exemptions from development approval to remain in place for some lower intensity land uses.

Background

Amendments to the State-wide Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015 in February 2021 and July 2021 now allow land to be used for ‘P’ (permitted) purposes without requiring development approval, and without the need to consider the car parking provision for the use. This has resulted in no planning control over some non-residential land uses, including some which could have significant amenity impact.

Where can I view the proposal?

A Council report setting out and explaining the proposed changes to the local planning framework is available to view, in conjunction with the draft modifications, in the documents section located on the right side of this page.

How can I comment?

Any comments you wish to make on the proposed changes to the planning framework are to be submitted in writing by Monday 10 July 2023 by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au quoting reference number PLA/7/90
  • By letter addressed to the Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number PLA/7/90

Submissions made by email or letter must cover all sections in the Western Australian Planning Commission submission form (available here) including your name, postal address, property address if your comments relate to a specific property and your relationship to the property (owner, occupier, neighbour etc).

How can I find out more information?

You can contact the Town's Urban Planning service area on 08 9311 8111 or admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au.

What will happen next?

Council officers will review and collate all comments received during the submission period and prepare a report for consideration by Council. In relation to the Scheme Amendment, all comments received will be forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission for consideration and then to the Minister for Planning for a final decision.

Please note: These proposed changes to the planning framework are available for inspection and public comment, and it should not be construed that final approval will be granted. Your written comments are welcome and will be considered by Council prior to a recommendation being made to Western Australian Planning Commission to either proceed, modify or abandon the proposal.