5.2024.366.1 - 69 Swansea Street, East Victoria Park (Closed)

Posted: 20/12/2024 Closing Date: 11/01/2025 11:55 PM

The Town has received a development application for a rear extension (addition) to a Single Storey 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 Northwest elevation, adjoining 67 Swansea Street.

 

  • Alfresco to existing front porch, has a proposed setback 0.7m from the Northwest boundary in lieu of 4.5m required.

 

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 Southeast elevation, adjoining 71 Swansea Street.

 

  • Proposed master bedroom to existing front porch, has a proposed setback 3.2m from the Southeast boundary in lieu of 4.5m required.

Please note that the above mentioned matters 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).

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: David Hartree

Job Title: Planning Officer

Phone: 93118111

Email: admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au

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