5.2025.304.1 - 41A Lichfield Street, Victoria Park

Posted: 31/10/2025 Closing Date: 14/11/2025 11:55 AM

The Town has received a development application for Additions/Alterations (Rear Extension) to a Grouped Dwelling 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:

- Laundry room (southeast elevation). 1.5 metre setback required; 1.0 metre setback proposed to southeast boundary.
- Family room (northwest elevation). 1.5 metre setback required; 1.0 metre setback proposed to northwest boundary.

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).

Planning document

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1

Design element

3.4 Lot boundary setbacks

Relevant design principle(s)

P3.4.1 Lot boundary setbacks reinforce the location’s streetscape character and are consistent with the existing or desired built form local character.

P3.4.2 The setback of development from lot boundaries provides a transition between sites with different land uses or intensity of development.

P3.4.3 Buildings are set back from lot boundaries or adjacent buildings on the same lot to:

provide adequate solar access and natural ventilation to the building and open spaces on the site and adjoining properties; and

address the potential for overlooking and resultant loss of privacy on adjoining properties.

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Contact Details

Name: David Hartree

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 submission form attached to the consultation page - By email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, quoting the 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).

Documents

Cover Letter - 41A Lichfield Street

Consultation Plan Set - 41A Lichfield Street

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