Tag: building and planning

43 Karalundie Way, Mullaloo – Single House (Additions – Retrospective)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

As this proposal is considered to have a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced visual privacy setback (stair landings) from the northeastern boundary.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 11 October 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

20D Delcomyn Place, Craigie – Grouped Dwelling (New two storey dwelling)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

As this proposal is considered to have a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Boundary walls built to two lot boundaries;
  • Open space;
  • Landscaping less than 20% of the lot area; and
  • Visual privacy to common property driveway.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday 15 September 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

136A Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo – Single House (new two storey dwelling)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

As this proposal is considered to have a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced lot boundary setbacks to the north and south side boundaries
  • Increased boundary wall length to the southern side lot boundaries
  • Increased boundary wall height
  • Overshadowing in excess of deemed-to-comply 25%.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Tuesday 5 September 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

3 Korella Street, Mullaloo – Single House (Outbuilding – Shed)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

s this proposal is considered to have a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Increased boundary wall height; to the northern and eastern side lot boundaries.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday 25 August 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

1 Glenn Place, Duncraig – Single house (new two storey dwelling)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

As this proposal is considered to have a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Increased wall height;
  • Increased front fence height;
  • Reduced soft landscaping within the front setback area; and
  • Retaining wall over 0.5m within the west lot boundary.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Tuesday 22 August 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

54 Banks Avenue, Hillarys – Grouped Dwelling (Six New Two Storey Dwellings)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

The proposal is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes), the Whitfords Activity Centre Structure Plan and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy (RDLPP). These are divided up into different design elements (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping). For all ‘design elements’, there are two different ways that can be used to assess if the development is appropriate – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following:

  • Reduced floor to ceiling height (units one to six);
  • Reduced on-site car parking spaces (units one to four);
  • Car parking not screened from the public road (units five and six);
  • Reduced setback to rear lot boundary (units one to six);
  • Reduced outdoor living area minimum dimension (unit one);
  • Garage not located behind dwelling alignment (units two, three, five and six);
  • Reduced driveway width (units one and two);
  • Reduced driveway setback to an internal lot boundary (units one to four);
  • Reduced minimum storage dimension and area (units two to six); and
  • Increased solid street fencing (unit one).

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 19 July 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

6b Tallow Ramble, Edgewater – Single House (New Dwelling)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the above.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

As this proposal is considered to have a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Increased boundary wall length to the southern side lot boundary.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 31 May 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email to email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

3A De Grey Court, Heahtridge – Grouped Dwelling (New Single-Storey Dwelling)

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 a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Sightlines at vehicle access points.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 5 April 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

18 Montessori Place, Kingsley – Education Establishment (new two-storey building)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for a new two storey building at the above address.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

The proposed development relates to a new two storey education classroom facility associated with the existing school. It will include five classrooms and will accommodate an additional 39 students.

The proposal will result in a shortfall of 10 car parking bays onsite, however the 31 existing formalised car parking bays on Montessori Place are proposed to accommodate the additional parking demands. The City is therefore seeking comment from residents who gain vehicular access to their property from Montessori Place.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Thursday 6 April 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

Proposed Scheme Amendment No. 12 – Lot 847 (5) Tuart Road, Greenwood

PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 3 – ADDITIONAL USE AT LOT 847 (5) TUART ROAD, GREENWOOD

The City is seeking community feedback on an application made to the City to amend Local Planning Scheme No. 3 to allow the additional land use ‘Grouped Dwelling’ at the subject site, subject to the following conditions:

  • Purpose/use of the grouped dwellings is restricted to housing for dependent persons as defined in State Planning Policy 7.3 Residential Design Codes Volume 1.
  • A residential density code of R20 shall apply.
  • The predominant form of development over the site is for Private Community Purposes.

It is noted that the development of any dependent persons’ dwellings would be in addition to, and not replace, the existing school.

State Planning Policy 7.3 Residential Design Codes Volume 1 defines a “dependent person” as “A person with a recognised form of disability requiring special accommodation for independent living or special care.”

Information on the proposal can be accessed below.

Submissions can be made using the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below (preferred), via 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.

The proposed scheme amendment will be considered at a future Council meeting. Council’s recommendation will then be forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission for determination by the Minister for Planning. 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.

Submissions accepted: 16 March 2023 – 4 May 2023.

Scheme Amendment No.12 – Report

Applicants Scheme Amendment Report

Scheme Amendment No. 12 – Amendment Map

Scheme Amendment No. 12 – Concept Plans

Scheme Amendment No. 12 – Location Plan

 

  • Planning Consultation Submission Form

  • Your details

    Please note that for your feedback to be considered, your full contact details must be provided. This information will be treated as confidential and will not be published or linked to your comments in any public report on the outcomes of the consultation. Only one submission per person will be accepted.
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  • Your submission

    Information on this planning proposal can be found under Open Consultations.
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    If you would prefer to be informed via post, please contact the City’s Planning Services Team on 9400 4100 or via email info@joondalup.wa.gov.au .
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12A Bangor Place, Beldon – Holiday House (change of use)

The City has received a planning application for the above.

The application requires the City to exercise discretion under its Local Planning Scheme No.3 and/or the City’s Short-Term Accommodation Local Planning Policy. The proposal consists of the following:

  • Maximum of four guests at any one time;
  • A maximum number of two vehicles associated with the Holiday House guests at any one time;
  • Guest parking provided within the boundaries of the lot; and
  • Management Plan.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

82 Marina Boulevard, Ocean Reef – Proposed Shopping Centre Redevelopment

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for the redevelopment of the Ocean Reef Shopping Centre at the above address.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed below.

The development includes:

  • A new three storey shopping centre development across the whole site, incorporating a supermarket, tavern, childcare, gym, offices, service station and fast food;
  • The shopping centre is oriented to Marina Boulevard and Venturi Drive, with the primary pedestrian entrance on the western side (Venturi Drive) from the ground level;
  • Five vehicle access points and various pedestrian access points from Marina Boulevard, Venturi Drive and Cringle Street.
  • A total of 282 car parking bays, nine motorcycle/scooter bays and 24 bicycle bays;
  • Landscaping along the perimeter of the development, including the retention of existing tuart trees; and
  • A service access road along the eastern boundary of the property, which provides access for deliveries and waste collection.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Tuesday 20 January 2023.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

Lot 1 (46C) Fenellia Crescent, Craigie – Single House (new single-storey dwelling)

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 a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Increased aggregate boundary wall length to the southern side lot boundary adjoining 46B Fenellia Crescent.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Thursday 22 December 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

16A Wedgewood Drive, Edgewater – Single House (new dwelling)

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 a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced front setback; 3.807m in lieu of 4m;
  • Boundary walls to two boundaries in lieu of one;
  • Increased boundary wall length on western boundary; 12.847m in lieu of 9m;
  • Reduced ceiling heights to dwelling; 2.692m in lieu of 2.7m;
  • Reduced number of parking bays; one bay in lieu of two bays;
  • Percentage of blank façades and vehicle access to the street; 40.9% in lieu of 20%; and
  • Tree planting; three small trees in lieu of one medium tree.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 21 December 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

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2 Nuytsia Avenue, Sorrento – Single House (new two-storey dwelling)

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 a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy.  Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced western lot boundary setback to ground floor and upper floor; and
  • Reduced setback of retaining to the western boundary lot boundary.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 9 November 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

14 Meadow Lark Rise, Kingsley – Single House (outbuilding addition)

The City has received amended plans for a the planning application referenced above.

A copy of the amended plans can be viewed below.

As this proposal is considered to have a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

Modifications have been made to the original proposal and amended plans have subsequently been submitted by the applicant. The City is therefore requesting comments on the modified proposal which is seeking discretions with regard to the following design elements:

  • Outbuilding wall height; and
  • Reduced setback to northern boundary.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday 21 October 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

73 Kingsley Drive and 22 Woodford Wells Way, Kingsley – Child Care Premises (modification to previously approved hours of operation)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for a modification to a previously approved development at the above address and you are invited to comment on the proposal.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed below.

The development includes:

  • Extension to the weekday evening hours of operation from 6.00pm until 6.30pm, with staff able to remain on-site until 7.00pm.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Thursday 22 September 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

16 Abbess Place, Kingsley – Grouped Dwellings (two single-storey dwellings)

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 a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Boundary walls to the northern and southern parent lot boundaries in lieu of a singular boundary;
  • WC for both dwellings rely on artificial light and mechanical ventilation in lieu of natural light and ventilation;
  • Vehicle access for lot one and lot two in excess of 20%; and
  • Internal bedroom sizes for bed two and three of each dwelling less than the minimum 3 metres.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Monday 12 September 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

12 Baths Way, Burns Beach – Single House (new two-storey dwelling)

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 a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy.  Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced lot boundary setback (upper floor) to the south-eastern lot boundary; and
  • Reduced visual privacy setback (bed three) to south-eastern lot boundary.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Thursday 8 September 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

27 Achilles Loop, Iluka – Single House (new two-storey dwelling with under croft)

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 a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced privacy setback (alfresco and studio).

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday 26 August 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

48 Beaumont Way, Greenwood – Grouped Dwelling (garage and siteworks additions)

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 a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Boundary walls within the front setback area;
  • Increased front fence height max 1.6m; and
  • Excavation greater than 01m within the front setback area.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Wednesday 10 August 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

102, 104 and 106 Cockman Road, Greenwood – Child Care Premises (new development)

The City has received and is currently assessing a planning application for a new Child Care Premises at the above address and you are invited to comment on the proposal.

A copy of the development plans can be viewed by clicking the link below.

The development includes:

  • A new single-storey building catering for 92 children and 15 staff.
  • A brick and masonry style development with colorbond roofing.
  • A singular outdoor play space oriented to Cockman Road.
  • Vehicular access from Ollis Street with exit only onto Cockam Road.
  • A total of 27 car parking bays for staff and visitors.
  • Operating hours 7.00am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday and 8.00am – 1.00pm on Saturdays.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Thursday 4 August 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, at email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

1 Angus Court, Duncraig – Grouped Dwelling (two new dwellings)

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 a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, and landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

Lot one

  • Reduced open space; and
  • Outdoor living area with greater than one third permanent roof cover;

Lot two

  • Reduced lot boundary setbacks to the west side boundary;
  • Reduced open space; and
  • Outdoor living area with greater than one third permanent roof cover.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday 1 July 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

22 Clevedon Place, Kallaroo – Grouped Dwelling (new two-storey dwelling)

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 a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced upper floor lot boundary setbacks to the west boundary;
  • Increased boundary wall average height to the south side boundary;
  • Boundary walls to two boundaries being west (internal) and south;
  • Reduced landscaping area;
  • No operable window to the PDR (powder room);
  • Three small trees proposed in lieu of one medium tree;
  • Size of openable windows to Bedrooms two and three;
  • Reduced minimum room dimension for the living room;
  • Reduced ceiling heights to the ground and upper floor habitable rooms;
  • Reduced landscape area; and
  • Reduced privacy setback to the internal boundary (retained dwelling).

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday, 24 June 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

4A Arbery Avenue, Sorrento – Grouped Dwelling (additions to existing dwelling)

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 a 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.

All residential development in the City of Joondalup is required to meet the requirements of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) and the City’s Residential Development Local Planning Policy. Both are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

  • Reduced visual privacy setback (balcony) to the northern lot boundary.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday 24 June 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

10 Monkhouse Way, Hillarys – Grouped Dwellings (three new dwellings)

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 a 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.

Higher density development in the City’s Housing Opportunity Areas is to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3, Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, and the State planning policy Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes). Both policies are divided up into different ‘design elements’ (for example; site area, street setbacks, street walls and fences, open space, building height, parking, landscaping).

For all ‘design elements’, there are objectives that need to be met. There are two different ways that can be used to assess if the objectives are being met – known as ‘deemed-to-comply standards’ and ‘design principles’.

If the proposal meets the deemed-to-comply standards, it is automatically considered to meet the objective and should be approved in accordance with the requirements of the R-Codes.

Where the deemed-to-comply standards are not met, this does not necessarily mean that the proposal does not meet the objective. Instead, the City needs to exercise some judgement (referred to as ‘discretion’) in considering whether the proposal meets the design principles, which may result in a better built form outcome than a proposal which has met the ‘deemed-to-comply’ requirements.

In this circumstance, the applicant is asking the City to exercise discretion with regards to the following design elements:

Unit one

  • Percentage of vehicle access to the street.
  • Reduced open space.
  • Garage with reduced street setback.
  • Reduced dimensions and increased roof cover for an outdoor living area.
  • Vehicular access taken from the primary street in lieu of the common property.

Unit two

  • Reduced building setbacks to the internal strata boundaries.
  • Reduced deep soil area provided for a small tree.
  • Laundries and bathrooms without openable windows.
  • Reduced dimensions and increased roof cover for an outdoor living area.

Unit three

  • Reduced building setbacks to the internal strata boundaries.
  • Laundries and bathrooms without openable windows.
  • Reduced dimensions and increased roof cover for an outdoor living area.

You may wish to provide a submission on the proposal, as a written comment, by Friday 10 June 2022.

Submissions can be made via the online Planning Consultation Submission Form below, an email to or via post to P.O. Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919.

Submissions will be considered as part of the overall decision-making process.

Building and Planning Statistics

This interactive dashboard provides information and statistics on housing infill activity (net increase in dwelling numbers), planning applications and building permits.

If you need to learn how to use the this interactive tool please click in the bottom right hand corner of the index page below.

Changes to Development within Housing Opportunity Areas

Background

Housing Opportunity Areas are the 10 areas identified in the City of Joondalup’s Local Housing Strategy and the City’s Local Planning Scheme No 3 as appropriate areas for increased residential density.

Since implementation of the Local Housing Strategy began in early 2016, landowners in Housing Opportunity Areas have been able to redevelop their properties in line with the higher densities allocated.

However, changes made to the State Government’s Residential Design Codes to remove average site areas for multiple dwellings and a lack of State Government support for a City of Joondalup initiative to restrict the development of multiple dwellings to sites 2,000 square metres or larger, have resulted in development outcomes in the Housing Opportunity Areas that were not originally envisaged by the City. Some residents are also concerned about the type of development currently occurring in Housing Opportunity Areas and called on the City to review how infill development is managed.

The City responded to these concerns by developing draft new development standards for housing opportunity areas consisting of a local planning policy and an amendment to the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3. The draft new standards were considered by the Council at its meeting on 20 August 2019 and extensive community consultation was then undertaken on the draft proposals.

Following extensive community consultation, the Joondalup Council endorsed draft new development standards for Housing Opportunity Areas at a Special Meeting of Council held on 24 March 2020 (JSC02-03/20 refers). The draft new development standards were contained in both a local planning policy (LPP) and in a scheme amendment (Amendment No. 5).

Following Council’s endorsement of the LPP and Amendment No. 5, the documents were sent to the State Government’s Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). The WAPC makes the decision on the LPP and makes a recommendation on Amendment No. 5 to the Minister for Planning. The Minister is responsible for approving the amendment.

The main reasons that both a LPP and a scheme amendment were progressed (instead of just a LPP) were that:

  1. Some standards need to be contained in the planning scheme to help the City make recommendations on subdivisions, before planning applications for the buildings are received
  2. Standards contained in the planning scheme generally hold more weight when the City makes decisions on planning applications or defends any decisions in the State Administrative Tribunal.

It was always understood that the WAPC may not support the inclusion of all development standards in the planning scheme, given that some standards are better suited for inclusion in a LPP. However, for the reasons mentioned above, the City included all development standards in both the LPP and Amendment No. 5, hoping that as many standards as possible would find their way into the planning scheme.

Since forwarding the documents to the WAPC, the City has had regular contact with the State Government’s Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage asking that the matter be progressed as quickly as possible and strongly encouraging them to support the development standards endorsed by Council. When the WAPC considered the matter on 27 October 2020, senior City staff made a deputation to the WAPC, urging the WAPC support the standards endorsed by the Council. The Mayor of the City of Joondalup has also written to the Minister for Planning, advocating for the same.

On Thursday 10 December 2020, the Minister for Planning announced her decision, via a media statement, on Amendment No. 5 to the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3). The City received correspondence from the WAPC on Friday 11 December 2020, advising of the Minister’s decision. It is important to note that the Minister has made her decision on Amendment No. 5 only. It is understood that the WAPC will make a decision on the LPP early next year.

Most of the development standards have been removed from Amendment No. 5, including height, setbacks, parking, trees and landscaping. Amendment No. 5, which has been substantially pared back from the version adopted by Council, now only contains standards relating to lot frontage, moderation of multiple dwellings (apartments) and solar access. A table is provided below, which shows the comparison between the standards endorsed by Council and the standards approved by the Minister:

AMENDMENT ENDORSED BY COUNCIL AMENDMENT APPROVED BY MINISTER IMPLICATIONS
Lot frontage

(minimum)

 9 metres (all dwellings) 9 metres (single/grouped dwellings) Many lots are between 18 – 20 metres wide. A minimum frontage of 9 metres will allow more side-by-side subdivision, instead of ‘battle-axe’ development (currently the only option for lots under 18 metres wide).
7.5 metres (lots with rear lane access) – would apply mainly to Sorrento laneway lots Standard was deleted 7.5 metre frontage was originally proposed to provide better interaction with the street and avoid garages/crossovers dominating the streetscape on narrower lot frontages.
Standard not included 20 metres (multiple dwellings) Would restrict development of multiple dwellings (apartments) in cul-de-sacs, unless lots were amalgamated – could encourage lot amalgamation.
Standard not included 6 metres (corner lots – rear vehicle access) 6 metre frontage generally not supported by community during consultation – removed from Council’s endorsed version of amendment.
Moderation of multiple dwellings (apartments) For multiple dwellings in all areas:

Limit the number of multiple dwellings that can be built on a lot by applying an average site area per dwelling, unless the lot is located:

  • Within 800 metre walkable catchment of a strategic metropolitan, secondary, district or specialised activity centre or railway station; and
  • On a busier road (classified as a local distributor or above, as determined by the City).
 For multiple dwellings in R20/60 areas:

  • No average site area applies.
 The standards limiting the number of multiple dwellings on a lot will apply to fewer lots than the standards endorsed by Council.

Council’s version was significantly more restrictive.
For multiple dwellings in R20/40 areas:

Limit the number of multiple dwellings that can be built on a lot by applying an average site area per dwelling, unless the lot:

  • has primary street frontage to a busier road (with scheme reservation classification of Local Distributor Road or Other Regional Road); or
  • Is located within 800m walkable catchment of a strategic metropolitan, secondary or specialised activity centre or railway station; or
  • is located within 400m walkable catchment of a district activity centre.
Solar access More stringent development standards relating to overshadowing of adjoining properties As per amendment endorsed by Council More restrictive than current requirements.

The City was required to modify the Amendment No. 5 documents to comply with the Minister’s decision. The documents were subsequently modified and returned to the Western Australian Planning Commission.

The Minister for Planning has now formally approved Amendment No. 5 as outlined above, and the amendment came into effect on 29 January 2021 when a notice was published in the Government Gazette (see document below).

The location criteria outlined in the table above is shown on the Multiple Dwelling Site Area Restriction maps which can assessed online.

In regard to the draft Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy, the Statutory Planning Committee (SPC) of the Western Australian Planning Commission considered the draft Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy at its meeting dated 16 February 2021.

The SPC approved the policy, subject to modifications. A summary of the key modifications and their implications is provided below:

Setbacks

Policy endorsed by Council Policy approved by SPC Implications
Side setback Ground floor 1.5m (single/grouped)

2.0m (multiple)

 1.0m Under the SPC-approved version of the policy, buildings will be able to be located closer to side and rear boundaries.
Upper floor 3.0m 2.0m
Rear setback Ground floor 3.0m 1.0m
Upper floor 3.0m (R20/25 – R20/30)

6.0m (R20/40 – R20/60)

 2.0m

Visitor parking

Policy endorsed by Council Policy approved by SPC Implications
Visitor parking Single/grouped dwellings 0.5 bays per dwelling 1 bay per 4 dwellings The SPC-approved version of the policy reverts to the visitor parking ratios of the R-Codes, which means less visitor parking is required.
Multiple dwellings 0.5 bays per dwelling 1 bay per 4 dwellings (up to 12 dwellings);

1 bay per 8 dwelling (for 13th dwelling and above)

Landscape area

Policy endorsed by Council Policy approved by SPC Implications
Amount of landscape area 0 – 300m2 20% 20% The SPC-approved version of the policy requires less landscape area to be provided on larger sites.

The SPC-approved version of the policy allows narrower strips of landscaping to be counted toward the overall provision of landscape area for a site.
301 – 400m2 25%
401 – 500m2 30%
> 500m2 35%
Minimum dimension 2.0m 1.5m

Current Status

At its meeting dated 16 March 2021, Council resolved the following in relation to the Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy:

  1. NOTES the changes to the Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy (HOALPP) resulting from the Western Australian Planning Commission’s decision on the HOALPP and the Minister for Planning’s decision on associated Scheme Amendment No. 5, as outlined in Attachment 3 to Report CJ023-03/21;
  2. AGREES to formally implement the modified Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy as detailed in Attachment 3 to Report CJ023-03/21 from 2 July 2021;
  3. AGREES to the transitional arrangements for introduction of the Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy as outlined in Report CJ023-03/21;
  4. NOTES that further approval of the Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy may be required from the Western Australian Planning Commission following finalisation of the draft Medium Density Codes;
  5. NOTES that the revised Residential Development Local Planning Policy will come into operation on the same date as the Development in Housing Opportunity Areas Local Planning Policy;
  6. AGREES that any further strategic review of the Housing Opportunity Areas, including the establishment of any Community Reference Group, will be undertaken in accordance with a review of the City’s Local Planning Strategy, currently scheduled to commence in the 2022-23 financial year.

A copy of the full report and Council decision is available on the City’s website.

At the May 2021 meeting, Council agreed to bring forward the review of the housing component of the City’s Local Planning Strategy to commence in the 2021/22 financial year, in response to ongoing concern from some community members regarding the impact of infill housing. This project will undertake a comprehensive review of the housing component of the City’s current Local Planning Strategy, inclusive of Housing Opportunity Areas and development policies related to Housing Opportunity Areas.

Further information about the review can be accessed at the following link – Building sustainable neighbourhoods

Planning Exemptions

Business as Usual

On 18 December 2020, the Planning Regulation Amendment Regulations 2020 were gazetted by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). These amendments introduce various improvements to local planning processes and the first stage of these changes became operational on 15 February 2021. In the context of development applications, the amendments generally relate to the following:

  • Exemption of small residential developments (such as some patios, water tanks, cubby houses etc),
  • The introduction of a ‘deemed-to-comply’ check process so a preliminary assessment can be undertaken by the local government to determine if planning approval is required for single houses, as well as, and
  • Removing the need for planning approval for certain change of use applications.

The Regulation amendments will mean some of the City’s processes will change, so people who frequently do business with the City’s Planning Services may find the assessment process different to normal practice. This includes (but not limited to) requiring all of the necessary information up-front as part of the application and the City only sending one ‘request for information’ for non-complex applications to address any issues identified during the assessment.

In addition, some of the City’s policies and information sheets will be superseded by the changes introduced by WAPC. The City is currently in the process of updating the City’s documents, but in the meantime, if any inconsistency exists between the Regulations and City’s information, the Regulations will prevail.

Response to COVID-19

Changes to the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 have been introduced to allow the Minister for Planning to issue notices to exempt some planning requirements to respond to and recover from an emergency declared under the Emergency Management Act.

On 8 April 2020, a Notice of Exemption (the Notice) was issued in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. This allowed a range of temporary exemptions for certain approvals and requirements within the local planning framework. These exemptions remain in effect until 90 days after the end of the State of Emergency. The State of Emergency declaration came to an end on Friday 4 November 2022, 12.01am with the last day of the 90-day period being, Thursday 2 February 2023.

If you have commenced operation of a business under the exemptions, it is recommended that you contact the City via email to be advised as to what approvals are necessary to be attained for any continued operation of businesses.

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage’s (DPLH) dedicated State of Emergency – planning changes webpage provides:

  • An overview of the State of Emergency Planning Changes,
  • The signed Notice of Exemption,
  • An Explanatory Notes document to assist with interpretation of the Notice,
  • Template letters for proponents (landowners, business operators, applicants) to use to notify potentially impacted neighbours; and
  • Frequently Asked Questions.

Development (planning) application lodgement information

On Wednesday 9 August 2023, the State Government deferred the implementation of the amended State Planning Policy 7.3 – Residential Design Codes (R-Codes). The amendments were to introduce design requirements for medium density areas. All applications will continue to be assessed against the current R-Codes and relevant local planning documents.

Further information is available on the City’s webpage.

Application forms and adjoining neighbours comment form

Metropolitan Region Scheme Form 1
Application for Development (Planning) Approval
Adjoining Property Owners Comment Form
Application for Development Approval for Advertisements
Application for Written Planning Advice Form
Deemed-to-Comply Check Application Form
Joondalup Design Review Panel - Application Form & Checklist

Application checklists

Development Approval Checklist - Residential (Single/Grouped Dwellings/Additions)
Development Approval Checklist - Residential Additions (Patio/Outbuilding/Carport/Retaining Walls)
Development Approval Checklist - Medium Density/HOA (Single/Grouped Dwellings/Additions)
Development Approval Checklist - Multiple Dwelling (Apartments)
Development Approval Checklist - Home Business Application (including Management Plan)
Development Approval Checklist - Short-term Accommodation (including Management Plan)
Development Approval Checklist - Change of Use
Development Approval Checklist - Commercial
Development Approval Checklist - Advertising Signage
Development Approval Checklist - Alfresco
Development Approval Checklist - Development Assessment Panel
Environmentally Sustainable Design Checklist