Burswood - No.54 (Lot 156) Goodwood Parade – Additions/Alterations and Change of Use from Office to Community Purpose

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The Town has received a development application for additions/alterations and a Change of Use from Office to Community Purpose at the above-mentioned property. By way of clarification it should be noted that the existing business/service provider ‘Youth Focus’ are continuing to operate within this building as they have previously for over 14 years. The land use category ‘Community Purpose’, however, is a relatively new addition to the scheme and more closely reflects their operations.

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

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

  • Proposed Use - Community Purpose is classified as an “AA” (discretionary use) within the office/residential zone under Town Planning Scheme No. 1.
  • Car Parking - The proposed additions/alterations proposes to increase the existing car parking shortfall of 4 bays on the site. The proposed additions/alterations propose a car parking shortfall of 12 bays, which results in an increase of the existing car parking shortfall by 8 bays.

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 Tuesday 28 April, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.94.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.94.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Sturt McDonald. You can contact Sturt on 08 9311 8111 or ask a question via the link below.

For detailed enquiries, we recommend that you contact the assessing officer.

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 additions/alterations and a Change of Use from Office to Community Purpose at the above-mentioned property. By way of clarification it should be noted that the existing business/service provider ‘Youth Focus’ are continuing to operate within this building as they have previously for over 14 years. The land use category ‘Community Purpose’, however, is a relatively new addition to the scheme and more closely reflects their operations.

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

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

  • Proposed Use - Community Purpose is classified as an “AA” (discretionary use) within the office/residential zone under Town Planning Scheme No. 1.
  • Car Parking - The proposed additions/alterations proposes to increase the existing car parking shortfall of 4 bays on the site. The proposed additions/alterations propose a car parking shortfall of 12 bays, which results in an increase of the existing car parking shortfall by 8 bays.

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 Tuesday 28 April, by one of the following:

  • Online, using the submission form below
  • By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting reference number 5.2020.94.1
  • By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting reference number 5.2020.94.1

How can I find out more information?

The assessing officer for the application is Planning Officer, Sturt McDonald. You can contact Sturt on 08 9311 8111 or ask a question via the link below.

For detailed enquiries, we recommend that you contact the assessing officer.

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.


  • Send us your comments by 5pm Tuesday, 28 April 2020

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


    Consultation has concluded