Public Open Space (POS) provides many essential benefits including enhancing local neighbourhoods, people’s lifestyles and improving health outcomes. POS takes many forms and serves a range of functions but are typically identified as a park.
The Western Australian Planning Commission is advertising the draft new planning policy on public open space, intended to replace Development Control Policy 2.3 – Public Open Space in Residential Areas.
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The application proposes the following:
Addition of a new garage, patio and a bedroom to the existing house.
Construction of a 300m2 shed measuring 20 metres x 15 metres.
Reposition the sea containers to the western and eastern sides of the existing dwelling.
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Address: Lot 94 (No. 98) Park Street Henley Brook
The proposal is for the following:
The construction of a 35-metre-high monopole finished in a non- reflective grey colour located in the northeast corner of the subject site. The monopole will be set back 7 metres from the northern (rear) lot boundary and 12 metres from the eastern side lot boundary.
An associated headframe and 18 mounted antenna panels located on top of the monopole with space for 7 additional antenna...More
The Western Australian Planning Commission has received an application to develop Lots 55, 56 & 57 (No.10) McKay Street, Port Hedland under the Port Hedland West End Improvement Scheme No.1
The application, submitted by the Volunteer Marine Rescue Service Port Hedland Inc, proposes to demolish and remove the former Port Hedland School building, extend the existing boat shed and construct a new marine rescue service centre.
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The applications proposes to construct a steel frame gable roof carport. The proposed development seeks a variation to the permitted development standards under the Swan Valley Planning Scheme No.1 as follows:
The development is 1.5 meters from the boundary, which is below the permitted 7.5 meters minimum setback.
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The amendment proposes to rezone approximately 27.8 ha of land in the Mandogalup locality from the Rural zone to the Urban zone under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS). The amendment will allow for the residential development of the subject land, following a local scheme amendment, structure planning and subdivision approval.
The WAPC certifies that, in its opinion, the proposed amendment does not constitute a substantial alteration to the MRS.
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The Western Australian Planning Commission is seeking comment on a development application from MetCONNX relating to the construction of the Byford Station for the Byford Rail Extension project.
The development application will be determined by the Commission in accordance with section 116 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.
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Byford Station Development Application
Appendix B - Certificates of Title
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The Western Australian Planning Commission has received an application to amend Condition 3 of the development approval to hold large scale events at Lot 105 (No.148) Dale Road, Middle Swan in the Swan Valley.
Condition 3 of the development approval for Nikola Estate restricts large scale concert events to between the hours of 14:00 and 22:30 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The approval also limits the site to seven events per calendar year. This application seeks to amend...More
The application proposes the construction of a 78m2 ancillary dwelling, a 100.8m2 garage a 34.2m2 swimming pool and a 105m2 lean-to addition to the existing shed on Lot 23 Railway Parade Belhus.
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The proposal seeks approval for telecommunications infrastructure, in the form of a mobile telephone base station.
The proposal consists of a 30m monopole and triangular headframe, ground-based equipment (shelter and cabinets), and a 2.4m high galvanised mesh security fence.
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Swan Valley Planning Scheme No. 1 – Draft Policies
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released three draft policies under the Swan Valley Planning Scheme No. 1 (SVPS1) for public comment. SVPS1 has limited Scheme provisions to guide development relating to the ancillary dwellings-rural land use; signage; and vehicle parking in the Swan Valley Planning Scheme area. The draft policies have been prepared to guide the implementation and decision-making for such...More
The Western Australian Planning Commission is seeking comment on a development application from ALUA relating to the construction of the proposed Queens Park and Cannington Stations and landscaping for the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project.
The development application will be determined by the Commission in accordance with section 116 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.
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Retrospective application for a temporary dwelling and three sea containers on the subject site plus the construction of a carport attached to the rear of the existing shed.
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In response to the State Electric Vehicle Strategy, a draft Position Statement: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure has been prepared to support the timely and coordinated delivery of electrical vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Western Australia.
The draft position statement aims to:
assist proponents and decision-makers by advocating for a streamlined approvals process for EV charging infrastructure
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The amendment proposes to transfer approximately 3.46 hectares of land in Bennett Springs from the Railways and Primary Regional Roads (PRR) reservations to the Urban zone in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) . The proposed Urban zoning will facilitate further planning and development of the land within the amendment area for residential and related purposes.
The WAPC certifies that, in its opinion, the proposed amendment does not constitute a substantial...More
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) for land in the City of Fremantle.
The amendment proposes to rezone approximately 4.36 ha in Beaconsfield from the Public Purposes – Technical School reservation to the Urban zone in the MRS. The proposed amendment will enable the redevelopment of the former Challenger TAFE site for residential purposes.
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Future of Fremantle represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-imagine the future of the Fremantle | Walyalup Inner Harbour port precinct.
Planning is underway for the proposed relocation of Fremantle’s container port to Kwinana to meet Western Australia’s long term freight needs. The State Government has established the Future of Fremantle Planning Committee to create a vision for the future of Fremantle’s Inner Harbour port precinct in consultation with the...More
This development proposes the construction of unenclosed lean-to additions on the two (2) existing outbuildings at Lot 200 (No. 1) Memorial Avenue Baskerville.
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Place Map - Gingin Brook
The Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) will assess Aboriginal Heritage Place ID 40276 Gingin Brook, at its meeting on 25 August 2023.
The Gingin Brook is accorded cultural importance and significance due to a creative dreaming narrative.
Property owners with land interests that adjoin or intersect any part of the Gingin Brook are invited to provide comments that may be relevant to the Committee’s consideration of this matter.
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The Western Australian Planning Commission is seeking comment on a development application from MetCONNX relating to the reconstruction of the Armadale Station and Landscaping for the Byford Rail Extension project.
The development application will be determined by the Commission in accordance with section 116 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.
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Application seeks shed for storage of general household items,horse floats, tractor, mowers, caravan, wine barrels and other associated items for viticulture.
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The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released the draft State Planning Policy 3.7: Bushfire (SPP 3.7) and Planning for Bushfire Guidelines (Guidelines) for public comment.
Significant changes have been made that address concerns raised by key stakeholders, including state and local government agencies, and industry representatives, about implementation issues associated with the 2015 policy.
Draft SPP 3.7 and the Guidelines incorporate a contemporary best-practice...More
Application seeks development approval for the demolition of two existing sheds, the construction of one new shed of 116m 2 located towards the rear of the lot, which seeks a variation to the side boundary setback requirement of 15m (a 7.56m setback is proposed to the southern boundary) and the establishment of a 0.6ha (6,070m 2 ) plant growing area at the rear of the lot.
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Notice of Assessment
The Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) will assess Aboriginal Heritage Place ID 33865, being the Wellesley River Waugal, at its meeting on Friday 14 July 2023.
The Wellesley River Waugal has importance and significance due to having mythological association with a mythical Water Serpent and the Dreaming, as a natural water source.
Property owners with land interests that adjoin or intersect any part of ID 33865 (Wellesley River Waugal) are...More