5.2026.162.1 - 41 Roberts Road LATHLAIN (Closed)


The Town has received a development application for the construction of a detached garage (‘outbuilding’) in the rear northern corner 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 application proposes an outbuilding with a nil setback to the north-eastern lot boundary (adjoining No. 43 Roberts Road).  Clause 5.4.3 C3.B.ii. of Part B of the Residential Design Codes Volume 1 (R-Codes) provides for the proposed outbuilding to be setback a minimum of 1.0 metres from the north-eastern lot boundary.
  • Maximum Outbuilding Ridge Height – The application proposes an outbuilding with a ridge height of 4.95 metres above the natural ground level. Clause 5.4.3 C3.B.iv. of Part B of the R-Codes provides for large outbuildings to have a maximum roof ridge height of 4.2 metres above the natural ground level. 

Please note that the abovementioned matters will be considered based on the merits of the case, and with regard to the following R-Codes design principles and any comments received from directly adjoining landowner(s) and occupier(s).

Planning document  

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1 

Design element  

5.4.3 Outbuildings 

Relevant design principle(s)  

P3 Outbuildings that do not detract from the streetscape or the visual amenity of residents or neighbouring properties. 

 

 

Contact Details

Name: Kelly Vilkson

Job Title: Acting Coordinator Urban Planning

Phone: 0893118111

Email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

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