5.2025.533.1 - 54 Colombo Street VICTORIA PARK

Posted: 04/05/2026 Closing Date: 17/05/2026 11:55 PM

The Town has received a development application for three grouped dwellings, comprising two new dwellings to the rear of an existing 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:

Lot Boundary Setbacks – The application proposes that the south-western side of the second storey of walls for Units 2 and 3 will have an aggregate (combined) length of 23.24 metres and will be setback 1.5 metres from the south-western lot boundary adjoining Units 2 to 4, No. 56 Colombo Street (Lots 2 to 4 SP34969). Clause 3.4 C3.4.2 of Part C of the Residential Design Codes Volume 1 (R-Codes) permits the second storey of walls to be setback 1.5 metres for a maximum length 14 metres, with a portion exceeding 14 metres in length to:
- be setback 3 metres from the boundary for the remainer of its length; or
- contain a minimum 3 metre by 3 metre separation measured from the lot boundary.

Please note that the abovementioned matter/s will be considered based on the merits of the case, with regard to the relevant design principles (as listed below) and any comments received from directly adjoining 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.

Contact Details

Name: Kelly Vilkson

Job Title: Senior 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 5.2025.533.1 - By letter: Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting the application reference number 5.2025.533.1

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

Development Plans – 5.2025.533.1 - 54 Colombo Street, Victoria Park

Applicant's Justification – 5.2025.533.1 - 54 Colombo Street, Victoria Park

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