DA25/0242 - Existing Holiday Accommodation - 22 Sleight Street, St James WA 6102

The Proposal

The City has received the above-mentioned development (planning) application, which is outlined as ‘Holiday Accommodation’ for the purposes of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (LPS42). The land use classification is defined as the use of more than one dwelling on one lot being used to provide for short term rental accommodation (temporary accommodation for not more than 3 months per stay (e.g., an Air BnB or similar).

Prior to making a decision on the application, adjoining affected owners and occupiers are invited to view the development plans and supporting reports, 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. When considering an application for development approval, the City is required to give due regard to several matters as implied under Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, including but not limited to the following:

Objectives of the Residential Zone

The subject site is zoned ‘Residential’ under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 42. The objectives for development within a Residential zone are as follows:

  • To provide for a range of housing and a choice of residential densities to meet the needs of the community.
  • To facilitate and encourage high quality design, built form and streetscapes throughout residential areas.
  • To provide for a range of non-residential uses, which are compatible with and complimentary to residential development.

Amenity

The City is required to give due regard to the potential amenity of the locality, including the environmental impacts of the development, the character of the locality and the social impacts of the development. ‘Amenity’ is defined in Schedule 1 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, as: “... all those factors which combine to form the character of an area and include the present and likely future amenity;”.

Common amenity considerations include, but are not limited to, car parking and traffic generation, noise or odour emissions, and visual aesthetics.

(Further guidance on what can be considered as a valid planning consideration can be viewed in Part 7 of the City's Local Planning Policy LP-11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals)

Viewing the development plans and supporting other documents

The development plans and supporting information can be found on the 'Documents' section of this page.

How and when to submit your comments


Nearby affected owners and occupiers are invited to provide comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on the 8th of September 2025.


Where possible we ask that you submit your comments via email to the assessing officer, or, by using the survey on this page. The assessing officer details can be found in the 'Who's Listening' section of this page.

The Proposal

The City has received the above-mentioned development (planning) application, which is outlined as ‘Holiday Accommodation’ for the purposes of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (LPS42). The land use classification is defined as the use of more than one dwelling on one lot being used to provide for short term rental accommodation (temporary accommodation for not more than 3 months per stay (e.g., an Air BnB or similar).

Prior to making a decision on the application, adjoining affected owners and occupiers are invited to view the development plans and supporting reports, 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. When considering an application for development approval, the City is required to give due regard to several matters as implied under Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, including but not limited to the following:

Objectives of the Residential Zone

The subject site is zoned ‘Residential’ under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 42. The objectives for development within a Residential zone are as follows:

  • To provide for a range of housing and a choice of residential densities to meet the needs of the community.
  • To facilitate and encourage high quality design, built form and streetscapes throughout residential areas.
  • To provide for a range of non-residential uses, which are compatible with and complimentary to residential development.

Amenity

The City is required to give due regard to the potential amenity of the locality, including the environmental impacts of the development, the character of the locality and the social impacts of the development. ‘Amenity’ is defined in Schedule 1 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, as: “... all those factors which combine to form the character of an area and include the present and likely future amenity;”.

Common amenity considerations include, but are not limited to, car parking and traffic generation, noise or odour emissions, and visual aesthetics.

(Further guidance on what can be considered as a valid planning consideration can be viewed in Part 7 of the City's Local Planning Policy LP-11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals)

Viewing the development plans and supporting other documents

The development plans and supporting information can be found on the 'Documents' section of this page.

How and when to submit your comments


Nearby affected owners and occupiers are invited to provide comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on the 8th of September 2025.


Where possible we ask that you submit your comments via email to the assessing officer, or, by using the survey on this page. The assessing officer details can be found in the 'Who's Listening' section of this page.

  • DA Submission Form

    I have viewed the plans and management plan for the proposed development. I am aware that the development is subject to assessment by the City of Canning.

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