Development Application - Two (2) Multiple Dwellings at 151 Riverton Drive, Rossmoyne

Why you have received this letter

The City has received the abovementioned development (planning) application. An assessment of the development proposal found that it does not meet all of the deemed-to-comply (‘standard’) requirements of the Residential Design Codes Volume 1 Part B (‘R-Codes’) and the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.01 – Residential Development.

Prior to making a decision on the application, adjoining affected owners and occupiers have been invited to view the development plans and elevations, and make comment on the planning matters that affect their property.

Matters that we would like you to consider

We ask that you consider the following matter(s) and let us know whether you object to or support the development proposal.

The development proposes a Ground floor & upper floor setback of 1.5m to the Primary Street (Second Ave).

Under clause 5.1.2 C2.1 of the R-Codes the standard primary street back of 6m is applicable. A lesser setback may be considered by the City with regard to the following design principles of

clause 5.1.2 P2.1 & P2.2 of the R-Codes:

“Buildings set back from street boundaries an appropriate distance to ensure they:

• Contribute to, and are consistent with, an established streetscape;

• Provide adequate privacy and open space for dwellings;

• Accommodate site planning requirements such as parking, landscape and utilities; and

• Allow safety clearances for easements for essential service corridor.

Buildings mass and form that:

• uses design features to affect the size and scale of the building;

• uses appropriate minor projections that do not detract from the character of the streetscape;

• minimises the proportion of the façade at ground level taken up by building services, vehicle entries and parking supply, blank walls, servicing infrastructure access and meters and the like; and

• positively contributes to the prevailing or future development context and streetscape as outlined in the local planning framework.”

The proposed dwelling has a maximum wall height of 8.9m and roof height of 8.9m.

Clause 5.1.6 C6 and Table 3 of the R-Codes provides for a development with a concealed roof to have a standard maximum wall height of 7m and roof height of 8m.

The proposed building height maybe considered by the City with regard to the following design principles of clause 5.1.6 P6 of the R-Codes:

‘Building height that creates no adverse impact on the amenity of adjoining properties or the streetscape, including road reserves and public open space reserves; and where appropriate

maintains:

• adequate access to sunlight into buildings and

appurtenant open spaces;

• adequate daylight to major openings into

habitable rooms; and

• access to views of significance.’

A copy of the R-Codes may be downloaded from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website: https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/rcodes.

A copy of the City’s Residential Development Policy may be downloaded from the City’s website:

Residential Development LP.01

Viewing the plans

If you like us to email a copy of the plans to you please telephone or email the contact officer (using the details provided below).

How and when to submit your comments

Please submit your comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on 2 May 2025. Where possible we ask that you submit your comments via email however your written comments may be submitted via one of the following contact methods:

• Email your comments to the assessing officer via the details listed below. Please remember to include the reference number DA24/0342 in the subject line, and your name and affected property address in the body of the email;
• Mail the comment form to: City of Canning, Locked bag 80, WELSHPOOL WA 6986; or
• Online using the City’s Your Say Canning page for the proposal: https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/residents/have-your-say/

How the City will make a decision on the development proposal

Following closure of this consultation period, a delegated (authorised) officer of the City will consider the abovementioned matter(s) with regard to the relevant design principle(s). As part of this process the City will also consider any comments from adjoining affected landowner(s).

Should the City issue a decision on the development application (approval or refusal), we will write to you again to address the matters you have raised.

In certain circumstances the application may be referred to the Council for consideration at one of its Council meetings. If this occurs, the City will send you a letter/email inviting you to this meeting.

Contact officer details

If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the matters for consideration, please contact me via telephone 1300 422 664 or email at petronella.thandroyen@canning.wa.gov.au.