Proposed Amendment No. 15 to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 – Rezoning a portion of Lot 28 (67) Woodvale Drive and Lot 36 (95) Woodvale Drive, Woodvale

The City is seeking community feedback on an application made to the City to amend Local Planning Scheme No. 3 to rezone a portion of Lot 28 (67) Woodvale Drive from ‘Private Community Purpose’ to ‘Residential’ and a portion of Lot 36 (95) Woodvale Drive from ‘Rural’ to ‘Residential’. A density code of R30 is proposed.

The City is seeking comments on the proposed rezoning only. Concepts provided within the amendment documentation are for indicative purposes only.

Who has prepared the scheme amendment for consideration?

The application has been prepared by Burgess Design Group (planning consultants) on behalf of various owners of the site.

What is proposed?

The amendment to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 proposes to rezone a portion of both sites from ‘Private Community Purpose’ and ‘Rural’ to ‘Residential’.

Under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS), the western portion of Lot 36 (95) Woodvale Drive, Woodvale is zoned ‘Urban’ and the eastern portion reserved ‘Parks and Recreation’. Currently, an inconsistency exists between the MRS and the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, which zones the western portion ‘Rural.’ If approved, the proposed amendment will resolve this inconsistency, with the eastern portion to remain as ‘Parks and Recreation’.

A 967m² portion of Lot 28 (67) Woodvale Drive, Woodvale has also been included to facilitate a better built form outcome for future residential subdivision.

A residential density code of R30 is proposed.

How will environmental issues be assessed?

In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005, the proposed scheme amendment and associated environmental assessment was forwarded to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), who have advised that a formal assessment is not required. Their decision and advice on the proposed amendment can be viewed on the WA Environmental Protection Authority website.

In addition, Council resolved at its meeting of 25 July 2023 that, in the event that the scheme amendment proposal is approved, a condition be recommended on any future subdivision that the proponent revegetate the eastern portion of the site zoned ‘Parks and Recreation’ to offset the loss of the trees where they cannot be retained in the first instance.

Have Aboriginal Heritage matters been considered?

There are no aboriginal heritage sites or places identified on the site. Under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 no further assessment is required.

How do I make a submission?

Submissions can be made on the proposed rezoning using the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below (preferred), via an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup, WA 6919. All submissions must be in writing and include your full name and address.

Will my submission or personal details be released to the public?

The City will not publish your name and address in the Council report on the outcomes of the comment period. However, your full (anonymous) comments may be published.

A schedule of submissions, including the details of submitters, is required to be provided to the Western Australian Planning Commission, but this will not be publicly available.

What happens after I make a submission?

After the advertising period closes, the proposal and the submissions received, including the EPA advice, will be considered at a future Council meeting. If you choose to make a submission and elect to be kept informed on the progress of the application, you will be notified of the Council meeting date when it is confirmed.

Council will consider the submissions made on the proposal. As Council is not the final decision maker, Council’s recommendation on the proposal is then forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission who make a recommendation to the Minister for Planning. The Minister can either grant final approval to the scheme amendment, with or without modifications or refuse to approve the scheme amendment. The exact timing of any final decision on the scheme amendment by the Minister is unknown.

Where can I get more information?

A report on the proposal was presented to Council on 25 July 2023 outlining the details of the proposed amendment and is available on the City’s Council Minutes.

Additional information can be accessed below.

When does the consultation period close?

Submissions will be accepted: Thursday 15 February 2024 – Thursday 28 March 2024.