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Western Australian Planning Commission
Context
- Tracked aliases include Western Australian Planning Commission.
Mentions
- Referenced in the planning decision and advocacy matter.
- Recipient of the proposed scheme amendment for recommendation.
- Will determine the Part 11B significant development application for Charles Street, North Perth.
- State body to receive Council's submission on the Charles Street significant development application.
- Recipient of the City’s submission on station precinct improvement planning.
- The Committee requested correspondence about garage and carport setback requirements.
Decisions
Submission position amended for Charles Street North Perth development
Council amended its submission on the State-significant development application for 52 multiple dwellings at 407A-D and 409 Charles Street, North Perth, changing its position to broadly support/support the proposal subject to planning matters being satisfactorily addressed. A clause about social housing details was removed before the final motion carried by absolute majority.
North Perth residents may see changes to housing density, built form and local traffic, with the final outcome to be determined by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
Charles Street North Perth significant development submission
Council resolved to make a submission to the Western Australian Planning Commission on the proposed 52 multiple dwellings at 407A-D and 409 Charles Street, North Perth, supporting the application subject to all listed planning issues being addressed before determination or through conditions.
This large apartment proposal could affect neighbourhood character, building interface, traffic and amenity on Charles Street and nearby homes.
Medium Density Housing Standards policy amended
The Committee adopted amended Local Planning Policy 4.19: Medium Density Housing Standards (R-MD), determined the changes were minor and requested publication of the amendment notice. It also requested that the Chief Executive Officer write to the Western Australian Planning Commission about increasing minimum garage and carport setback requirements to allow more parking in front of garages and carports.
The policy affects medium-density housing design standards, including parking and development layout.