5.2025.231.1 - 26A Swansea Street EAST VICTORIA PARK

Posted: 30/10/2025 Closing Date: 13/11/2025 11:55 PM

The Town has received a development application for Single House at the above-mentioned property.

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

Boundary Setbacks – The Residential Design Codes prescribes the minimum setback distance of buildings from boundaries other than the street. The application proposes variations to the setback of the following walls.

Ground Floor wall to Bathroom/Laundry - 1.5 metres required; 1 metre proposed to southern/eastern boundary.

Length of Boundary Wall – A combined boundary wall length to the southern/eastern boundary is proposed to have a length of 30.5 metres. The Residential Design Codes permits a boundary wall of a maximum length of 29.5 metres as permitted under the Residential Design Codes.

Please note that the above-mentioned matters will be considered based on the merits of the case, and with regard to the relevant design principles and any comments received from nearby affected landowner(s) and occupier(s).

5.1.3 Lot boundary setbacks

Planning document 

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1 

Design element 

C3.1

Relevant design principle(s) 

P3.1 Buildings set back from lot boundaries or adjacent buildings on the same lot so as to:

• reduce impacts of building bulk on adjoining properties;

• provide adequate sunlight and ventilation to the building and open spaces on the site and adjoining properties; and

• minimise the extent of overlooking and resultant loss of privacy on adjoining properties.

5.1.3 Lot boundary setbacks (Boundary Walls)

Planning document 

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1 

Design element 

C3.2

Relevant design principle(s) 

P3.2 Buildings built up to boundaries (other than the street boundary) where this:

makes more effective use of space for enhanced privacy for the occupant/s or outdoor living areas;

does not compromise the design principle contained in clause

does not have any adverse impact on the amenity of the adjoining property;

ensures sunlight to major openings to habitable rooms and outdoor living areas for adjoining properties is not restricted; and

positively contributes to the prevailing or future development context and streetscape as outlined in the local planning framework.

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Contact Details

Name: Beryl Foster

Job Title: Planning Officer

Phone: 08 9311 8111

Email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

FAQs

Where can I view the application?

A copy of the plans and supporting information are available to view in the 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 one of the following methods: - Online, using the survey form - By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting the application reference number - By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting the application reference number

How can I find out more information?

Should you have any queries or require further information please contact Town's assessing officer via telephone 08 9311 8111 or email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au.

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 above matter(s) will be considered based on the merits of the case, and with regard to the relevant design principles and any comments received from nearby affected landowner(s) and occupier(s).

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Consultation Plan Set

Consultation Applicant Justification

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