5.2026.94.1 - 74 Sussex Street EAST VICTORIA PARK

Posted: 09/04/2026 Closing Date: 30/04/2026 12:00 AM

The Town has received a development application for Two Grouped Dwellings (One New Dwelling 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:

 

  • 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 2 of Lot 2 – 1.6 metres required; 1.5 metres proposed to northeastern boundary.
    • Ground Floor wall to Living Nib of Lot 2 – 1.1 metres required; 1 metres proposed to northeastern boundary.
    • Ground Floor wall to Living of Lot 2 – 3.1 metres required; 1.5 metres proposed to northeastern boundary.

 

  • Fill and Retaining behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the northeastern common boundary with 72 Sussex Street, EAST VICTORIA PARK. The retaining wall is proposed to have a varying height of between 334mm and 695mm above natural ground level. The Residential Design Codes permit filling and associated retaining walls behind the street setback line and within 1.0 metre of a common boundary up to a maximum height of 500mm above natural ground level.

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  

Site Works - Clause 5.3.7 C7.1, C7.2 & C7.3  

Relevant design principle(s)  

P7.1 Development that considers and responds to the natural features of the site and requires minimal excavation/fill.  

 

P7.2 Where excavation/fill is necessary, all finished levels respecting the natural ground level at the lot boundary of the site and as viewed from the street.  

 

P7.3 Retaining walls that result in land which can be effectively used for the benefit of residents and do not detrimentally affect adjoining properties and are designed, engineered and landscaped having due regard to clause 5.4.1.b 

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Contact Details

Name: Nathan Mazzega

Job Title: Planning Officer

Phone: 9311 8111

Email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

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