5.2026.104.1 - 56A Howick Street LATHLAIN (Closed)

Posted: 05/06/2026 Closing Date: 18/06/2026 12:00 AM

The Town has received a development application for Additions/Alterations to a Single House 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:

Alfresco to Carport wall – 1.5 metres required; 1 metre proposed to the eastern boundary.

The relevant design principles that the proposal will be assessed against are as listed below: 

 5.1.3 Lot boundary setbacks

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.

Contact Details

Name: Martin Gallagher

Job Title: Planning Officer

Phone: 0893118111

Email: mgallagher@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 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

Documents

Community Consultation Plan - 56A Howick Street

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