5.2026.379.1 - 35 Reen Street, ST JAMES

Posted: 29/10/2026

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 Bedroom 4 and Dining Extension - 1.5 metres required; 0.6 metres and 1 metre (respectively) proposed to boundary.

Visual Privacy – The Residential Design Codes prescribes minimum setback distances for unscreened major openings from boundaries in order to achieve a reasonable level of privacy. The application proposes variations as follows:

Overlooking from the proposed deck to western boundary – 7.5 metres required; 5.1 metres proposed.

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.

Planning document 

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1 

Design element 

Visual Privacy – Clause 5.4.1 C1.1 & C1.2

Relevant design principle(s)

P1.1 Minimal direct overlooking of active habitable spaces and outdoor living areas of adjacent dwellings achieved through:

building layout and location;

design of major openings;

landscape screening of outdoor active habitable spaces; and/or

location of screening devices.

P1.2 Maximum visual privacy to side and rear boundaries through measures such as:

offsetting the location of ground and first floor windows so that viewing is oblique rather than direct;

building to the boundary where appropriate;

setting back the first floor from the side boundary;

providing higher or opaque and fixed windows; and/or

screen devices (including landscaping, fencing, obscure glazing, timber screens, external blinds, window hoods and shutters)

Contact Details

Name: Elise McMahon

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 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).

Documents

D26 72446 Plans to be advertised 35 Reen Street ST James 520263791

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