Development Application Reference: DA26/0156
The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.
A copy of the development plans can be viewed below.
As this proposal is considered to have minimal impact on the broader area surrounding the subject property, notification letters relating to the proposal have only been sent to a selection of landowners and occupiers in the property’s immediate vicinity.
The proposal consists of the following:
- Change of use of Tenancies 5 and 11 from ‘Office’ to ‘Educational Establishment’ to support the expansion of the existing AMA nursing training facility.
- Tenancy 5 has a floor area of 89.90m² and Tenancy 11 has a floor area of 124.20m². As no increase in total Net Lettable Area (NLA) is proposed, no additional car parking is required.
- Up to 30 students per classroom (increase from the existing approved capacity of 20 students).
- Approximately 5 staff members on site.
- No external building works are proposed.
- No changes to existing vehicle access arrangements from Grand Boulevard.
- Existing on-site car parking will continue to be used.
- The proposal is expected to generate minimal additional traffic, with only a small increase in peak hour vehicle movements.
You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Monday 22 June 2026.
Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, via email to info@joondalup.wa.gov.au or via post to PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.
Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.
For further information on the planning assessment process and making a submission, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.
Development Application Submission Form
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Frequently Asked Questions
A development application (sometimes referred to as a planning application) is a request from an external party for approval to carry out building work and/or a land use in the City. This can range from construction of a house to undertaking a business and ensures that building work and/or a land use complies with the relevant planning legislation and statutory requirements.
When the City receives a development application for a commercial development it is generally assessed against Residential Design Codes (R-codes) (as applicable) and the City's Local Planning Scheme No. 3 and local planning policies relating to commercial development. The local planning policy set out design requirements, such as building height, setbacks, landscaping and car parking.
For multiple dwellings (apartments), State Planning Policy 7.3 (as applicable) provides "design elements", such as building height, setbacks, overshadowing, privacy/ overlooking, etc. All these design elements have objectives that are used to determine whether the development is appropriate. A local planning policy may also apply, such as the Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy.
In some areas of the City (e.g. Joondalup City Centre, Whitfords Activity Centre) a structure plan or local development plan many also apply. These set out design requirements specific to these areas.
The consultation letter and the 'Community Consultation' section of the City's website will outline the key planning documents that are being used to assess an application.
Consultation is undertaken in accordance with the City's Planning Consultation Local Planning Policy and varies ddepending on whether the proposal is designated a complex application under the policy.
Where consultation is required to be undertaken and the application is not designated as complex, the process normally includes letters to affected adjoining residents and information on the City's website. In some instances, there will also be on-site signage, as required under the Planning Consultation Local Planning Policy. In accordance with legislation, the consultation period can only be for 14 days, unless it is occurring over the Christmas or Easter period.
For applications designated as complex, the process normally includes letters to land owners and occupiers within a 200m radius (400m for telecommunications infrastructure), information on the City's website and on-site signage. In accordance with legislation, the consultation period can only be 28 days, unless it is occurring over the Christmas or Easter period.
Community consultation is generally undertaken after the City has completed an assessment of an application.
Landowners and/or occupiers of properties which may be affected by a planning proposal are notified by the City in writing that community consultation is taking place and are invited to submit their feedback.
In addition, anyone interested in a planning application (even if not directly affected) can submit feedback. Responses are limited to one per person.
Submissions are related to planning matters and link to specific elements of the development. In general, planning matters include:
- The impact on adjoining properties or the streetscape.
- The impact of the development on the amenity of the locality (amenity relates to those factors that contribute to the character and enjoyment of an area).
- The design, scale and relationship of the proposed development to other surrounding buildings and/ or land uses.
You can also refer to the main planning documents that provide objectives that are to be considered in assessing an application. These are outlined in the consultation letter and on the 'Community Consultation' section of the City's website.
- Local planning policies, structure plans and local development plans are available on the City's website, joondalup.wa.gov.au
- State Planning Policy 7.3 (as applicable) is available on the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.
The City cannot consider feedback that relates to civil or non-planning matters. These include:
- Impact on property values.
- Dividing fences.
- Potential residents or tenants.
- Impact of construction works.
- Matters dealt with through the building permit process (e.g. structural integrity).
- Matters dealt with through other legislation.
Although the above concerns may be legitimate in certain circumstances, they are dealt with under separate legislation and/ or under the planning legislation they cannot inform the decision making on a planning application.
A submission can be made in writing during the consultation period via the online submission form on the City's website (preferred). Alternatively, you can make a submission by email to info@joondalup.wa.gov.au or via post to PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.
All submissions must be made in writing and include your full name, address, and email address. Submissions must be received by the due date.
Consultation forms part of the City's planning assessment, and informs, but does not replace decision-making. Once the community consultation period has closed, submissions will be considered as part of the overall assessment process and must be balanced against the City's statutory obligations. In most cases the feedback received is summarised and provided to the applicant for their response.
If you object to the development or opt to be kept informed on the submission form, you will be advised of the outcome once a decision has been made.
Applications for more than five grouped dwellings require determination by Council and for these applications you will be advised of the Council meeting date in which the application is to be considered.
The City will not publish your name and address in any publicly available report on the outcomes of the community consultation. However, your full (de-identified) comments may be published.
City officers can assist by providing general guidance on planning requirements and understanding the application. Please contact the City's Planning Services Team on 9400 4000 or via email to info@joondalup.wa.gov.au.