5.2026.232.1 - 64 Canterbury Terrace EAST VICTORIA PARK (Closed)

Posted: 03/09/2026 Closing Date: 17/09/2026 12:00 AM

The Town has received a development application for a Grouped Dwelling at the above-mentioned property. The proposal consists of the construction of a two storey, grouped dwelling at the rear of the property, with associated site works and retaining walls.

In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following:

Retaining wall/s behind Street Setback Line - A retaining wall is proposed along the south-western common boundary of 66 Canterbury Terrace. The proposed retaining wall has a varying height of between 0.7 – 1.1 metres 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.

Please note the abovementioned matter/s will be considered based on the merits of the case, and with regard to the relevant design principles of the R-Codes and any comments received from directly adjoining/adjoining/surrounding owners and occupiers.

The relevant design principles that the proposal will be assessment against is as follows:

3.5 Site works

Planning document 

Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1 

Design element 

Site Works - Clause 3.5.2

Relevant design principle(s) 

P3.5.1 Development that considers and responds to the natural features of the site and requires minimal excavation/fill.

P3.5.2 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.

P3.5.3 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 the provisions of element 3.10 Visual Privacy

Contact Details

Name: Megan Cechner

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 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. 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).

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