Proposed Closure of a Portion of Road Reserve – Corner West Coast Drive and the Plaza, Sorrento
The City has received an application to close a portion of road reserve on the corner of West Coast Drive and The Plaza, Sorrento.
What is proposed?
The portion of road reserve has been historically used for vehicle access, car parking and alfresco dining for adjoining commercial tenancies that previously operated from the adjoining lots. The subject portion of road reserve is impacted by a development (planning) approval issued by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for a mixed use development on Lots 2, 148 and 149 West Coast Drive, Lots 146 and 147 Padbury Circle and Lot 145 Drakes Walk Sorrento.
The development approval for the adjoining site comprises 75 multiple dwellings, 227 car parking bays and five commercial tenancies along with verge area landscaping and alfresco dining in the portion of road reserve subject to the road closure application.
The proposed road reserve closure will allow for the portion of road reserve that is identified for alfresco dining to be incorporated into the adjoining privately owned land. It will also allow for the construction of the permanent elevated paved area and steps within private land without requiring the City and the adjoining landowner to enter into a detailed agreement for the ongoing management and maintenance of the portion of road reserve.
If approved, the proposed portion of road closure will have no impact on vehicle movements in and around the intersection of West Coast Drive and the Plaza. There are no physical changes are proposed to the West Coast Drive or The Plaza road carriageways, or intersection as part of the proposed road reserve closure, nor will it have any impact on the current or future planned road geometry or verge landscaping.
Who has proposed the road closure?
The road closure has been proposed by the adjoining landowner, WCD Pty Ltd.
How do I make a submission?
Submissions can be made using the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below (preferred), via email or post to PO Box 21, Joondalup 6919. All submissions must be in writing and include your full name and address.
What happens after I make a submission?
After the close of the advertising period, the proposal and the submissions received 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 confirmed. Council will consider the proposal and the submissions made.
If Council resolves to progress the proposal, all relevant documentation will be forwarded to the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage with a request to formally close the subject portion of road reserve. The final decision on the proposed road reserve closure is made by the Minister for Lands.
Where can I get more information?
A report on the proposal was presented to Council on Tuesday 27 August 2024 and is available here.
When does the consultation period close?
Submissions will be accepted: Thursday 19 September 2024-Thursday 24 October 2024.