DA25/0608 - Single House - 339A Riverton Drive, Shelley WA 6148

Your comments are invited!

The Proposal

The City has received a development application proposing a single house.

Reason for Advertising

Western Australia’s planning legislation sets out statutory consultation requirements for a range of planning matters. This allows people who may be impacted by proposals and the community in general to comment on proposals.

In this instance, the application is being advertised to owners and occupiers in accordance with the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, as the proposal includes variations to the Residential Design Codes Volume 1 (R-Codes); which may have the potential for the amenity of adjoining properties and the street to be impacted.

The R-Codes provide a basis for the management of residential development throughout Western Australia. The R-Codes have two levels of assessment; a ‘Deemed-to-Comply’ and a ‘Design Principles’ assessment. The ‘Deemed-to-Comply’ provisions of the R-Codes are prescriptive in nature whereas the ‘Design Principles’ are more performance based. Where a proposal does not achieve the ‘deemed-to-comply’ pathway requirements, the proposal is to be considered against the relevant ‘design principles’ of the R-Codes.

Matters for Consideration
The following departures from the deemed-to-comply provisions are identified that may impact adjoining properties:

  1. R-Codes Volume 1 Clause 5.1.6 Building Height

The R-Codes set out maximum building height requirements for buildings to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements. The maximum permitted building height for a concealed roof form is 8m to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements.

The proposal seeks a maximum roof height of 8.365m as assessed under the R-Codes.

  1. R-Codes Volume 1 Clause 5.3.7 Site Works

The R-Codes set out the maximum height of retaining walls, fill and excavation to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements. The maximum permitted height of a retaining wall is 0.5m where the wall is within 1m of the boundary to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements.

The proposal seeks a maximum fill of 0.82m above the lowest natural ground level along the southern boundary and a maximum fill of 0.72m along the northern boundary.

Reference Documents
Please refer to the attached documents for further details. If you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to contact us.

Viewing Development Plans and Supporting Documents
You can view the development plans and related documents by downloading directly from this webpage.

How to Submit Your Comments

Please send your written feedback to the City by 5:00pm on 27 February 2026 using one of the following methods:

  • Online Form: Use the form below to submit your comments. You may also attach supporting documents such as plans, diagrams, or photographs.
  • Email: Send your comments to the assessing officer listed details.
  • Mail: City of Canning, Locked Bag 80, WELSHPOOL WA 6986

Please remember to include the reference number DA25/0608, and your name and affected property address in your correspondence.

Written submissions, including the affected property address, are not considered confidential and may be referred to the applicant to assist negotiations relating to the proposal. Personal contact details such as names, email addresses and telephone numbers, however, will not be provided to the applicant. Written submissions may also be the subject of Freedom of Information requests and included as attachments to any public planning report relating to the application.

In accordance with Part 8 of Local Planning Policy LP-11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, if no response is received from a notified owner or occupier, the City will assume there are no comments. A lack of response will not be interpreted as either support or objection.

Guidance on what is a “valid” or “non-valid” planning consideration is provided in the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals.

What happens following consultation?

Once the consultation period closes, a delegated officer of the City will assess the proposal, taking into account relevant planning considerations and any feedback received from affected landowners and occupiers.

If the City makes a decision on the development application (approval or refusal), we will contact you to explain how your comments were considered.

In some cases, the application may be referred to a Council meeting for determination. If this occurs, you will receive an invitation to attend or view the meeting online.

Your comments are invited!

The Proposal

The City has received a development application proposing a single house.

Reason for Advertising

Western Australia’s planning legislation sets out statutory consultation requirements for a range of planning matters. This allows people who may be impacted by proposals and the community in general to comment on proposals.

In this instance, the application is being advertised to owners and occupiers in accordance with the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, as the proposal includes variations to the Residential Design Codes Volume 1 (R-Codes); which may have the potential for the amenity of adjoining properties and the street to be impacted.

The R-Codes provide a basis for the management of residential development throughout Western Australia. The R-Codes have two levels of assessment; a ‘Deemed-to-Comply’ and a ‘Design Principles’ assessment. The ‘Deemed-to-Comply’ provisions of the R-Codes are prescriptive in nature whereas the ‘Design Principles’ are more performance based. Where a proposal does not achieve the ‘deemed-to-comply’ pathway requirements, the proposal is to be considered against the relevant ‘design principles’ of the R-Codes.

Matters for Consideration
The following departures from the deemed-to-comply provisions are identified that may impact adjoining properties:

  1. R-Codes Volume 1 Clause 5.1.6 Building Height

The R-Codes set out maximum building height requirements for buildings to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements. The maximum permitted building height for a concealed roof form is 8m to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements.

The proposal seeks a maximum roof height of 8.365m as assessed under the R-Codes.

  1. R-Codes Volume 1 Clause 5.3.7 Site Works

The R-Codes set out the maximum height of retaining walls, fill and excavation to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements. The maximum permitted height of a retaining wall is 0.5m where the wall is within 1m of the boundary to achieve the deemed-to-comply requirements.

The proposal seeks a maximum fill of 0.82m above the lowest natural ground level along the southern boundary and a maximum fill of 0.72m along the northern boundary.

Reference Documents
Please refer to the attached documents for further details. If you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to contact us.

Viewing Development Plans and Supporting Documents
You can view the development plans and related documents by downloading directly from this webpage.

How to Submit Your Comments

Please send your written feedback to the City by 5:00pm on 27 February 2026 using one of the following methods:

  • Online Form: Use the form below to submit your comments. You may also attach supporting documents such as plans, diagrams, or photographs.
  • Email: Send your comments to the assessing officer listed details.
  • Mail: City of Canning, Locked Bag 80, WELSHPOOL WA 6986

Please remember to include the reference number DA25/0608, and your name and affected property address in your correspondence.

Written submissions, including the affected property address, are not considered confidential and may be referred to the applicant to assist negotiations relating to the proposal. Personal contact details such as names, email addresses and telephone numbers, however, will not be provided to the applicant. Written submissions may also be the subject of Freedom of Information requests and included as attachments to any public planning report relating to the application.

In accordance with Part 8 of Local Planning Policy LP-11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, if no response is received from a notified owner or occupier, the City will assume there are no comments. A lack of response will not be interpreted as either support or objection.

Guidance on what is a “valid” or “non-valid” planning consideration is provided in the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals.

What happens following consultation?

Once the consultation period closes, a delegated officer of the City will assess the proposal, taking into account relevant planning considerations and any feedback received from affected landowners and occupiers.

If the City makes a decision on the development application (approval or refusal), we will contact you to explain how your comments were considered.

In some cases, the application may be referred to a Council meeting for determination. If this occurs, you will receive an invitation to attend or view the meeting online.

  • Planning Submission Form


    Please review the proposal and the supporting documents. If you wish to provide feedback on the proposal, please provide your comments below by no later than COB 5pm on 27 February 2026



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