Greater Bunbury Region Scheme Amendment 0070 (Standard) - Part Lot 65 South Western Highway, Glen Iris
Overview
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS) for land in the City of Bunbury.
The purpose of the amendment is to rezone approximately 2,248 m2 in Glen Iris from the Regional Open Space reservation to the Urban zone in the GBRS.
The amendment will facilitate the expansion of the existing Morrissey Homestead site to include the following:
- New respite accommodation.
- Staff sleeping quarters.
- New office space.
- Maintenance workshop.
- Improved parking facilities.
- The relocation of the existing access path will also be required.
The proposed amendment is to be progressed as a standard amendment as the size and scale of the proposed amendment is not considered regionally significant.
It does not reflect a regional change to the planning strategy or philosophy for the Bunbury region.
Submissions close 22 May 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.
Key documents
Frequently asked question
What is the GBRS?
The GBRS guides land use and provides the legal basis for planning in the Greater Bunbury region. The GBRS defines the future of land use, dividing it into zones and reservations.
Local governments are required to provide detailed plans for their part of the region consistent with the GBRS.
What is this amendment proposing?
This amendment proposes to change the zoning on the land from Regional Open Space reservation to the zone, Urban in the GBRS.
What is the consultation process?
This amendment is being advertised for a period of 42 days (6 weeks) to all affected landowners.
Government agencies and the community will also have an opprtunity to provide comments on this proposal.
What happens after the consultation?
Following consultation, all submissions received will be compiled and considered by the WAPC.
Those who made a submission will be informed of the decision making process and approximate timeline following consultation.
Who is the applicant for this proposal?
Morrissey Homestead Incorporated has lodged this application with the WAPC.
What is the decision making process?
Once the consultation has ended and the submissions have been considered, the WAPC will present a report with recommendations to the Minister for Planning.
The Minister may approve the amendment, with or without modification. If approved, and once a notice of that decision has been published, the change becomes legally effective in the GBRS.
The Minister may also decline to approve.
Have your say
Areas
- South West Region
Audiences
- Development and Construction Industry
- Local Government
- Land Owners
Interests
- Regional Schemes
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