Development Application - Grouped Dwelling - 40B Mcmanus Street Wilson WA 6107 - City Ref: DA25/0102

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Consultation has concluded

The City has received the abovementioned development application. An assessment of the development proposal found that it does not meet all of the deemed-to-comply provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).

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

  1. Lot boundary setback

The upper floor has a proposed setback of 1.2m from the side boundaries.

Under the R-Codes, the deemed-to-comply setback to the side lot boundary is 1.5m for upper floor, representing a 0.3m variation.

A lesser setback may be considered by the City with regard to the following design principles of of the R-Codes:

“P3.4.1 Lot boundary setbacks reinforce the location’s streetscape character and are consistent with the existing or desired built form local character.

P3.4.2 The setback of development from lot boundaries provides a transition between sites with different land uses or intensity of development.

P3.4.3 Buildings are set back from lot boundaries or adjacent buildings on the same lot to:

  1. provide adequate solar access and natural ventilation to the building and open spaces on the site and adjoining properties; and
  2. address the potential for overlooking and resultant loss of privacy on adjoining properties.”

Viewing the development plans and supporting other documents

Copies of the development plans, and supporting covering letter, may be viewed by:

  • Visiting the City’s offices located at 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington, between 8:15am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Contacting the responsible City officer (using the contact officer details provided below) and requesting that the documents be emailed to you; or
  • Downloading the documents from this page.

How and when to submit your comments

Please submit your comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on 1 August 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 DA25/0102 in the subject line, and your name and affected property address in the body of the email; or
  • Mail the comment form to: City of Canning, Locked bag 80, WELSHPOOL WA 6986.

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 matters for consideration. This includes consideration of any comments from adjoining affected landowner(s) and occupiers.

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

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.


The City has received the abovementioned development application. An assessment of the development proposal found that it does not meet all of the deemed-to-comply provisions of the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).

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

  1. Lot boundary setback

The upper floor has a proposed setback of 1.2m from the side boundaries.

Under the R-Codes, the deemed-to-comply setback to the side lot boundary is 1.5m for upper floor, representing a 0.3m variation.

A lesser setback may be considered by the City with regard to the following design principles of of the R-Codes:

“P3.4.1 Lot boundary setbacks reinforce the location’s streetscape character and are consistent with the existing or desired built form local character.

P3.4.2 The setback of development from lot boundaries provides a transition between sites with different land uses or intensity of development.

P3.4.3 Buildings are set back from lot boundaries or adjacent buildings on the same lot to:

  1. provide adequate solar access and natural ventilation to the building and open spaces on the site and adjoining properties; and
  2. address the potential for overlooking and resultant loss of privacy on adjoining properties.”

Viewing the development plans and supporting other documents

Copies of the development plans, and supporting covering letter, may be viewed by:

  • Visiting the City’s offices located at 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington, between 8:15am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
  • Contacting the responsible City officer (using the contact officer details provided below) and requesting that the documents be emailed to you; or
  • Downloading the documents from this page.

How and when to submit your comments

Please submit your comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on 1 August 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 DA25/0102 in the subject line, and your name and affected property address in the body of the email; or
  • Mail the comment form to: City of Canning, Locked bag 80, WELSHPOOL WA 6986.

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 matters for consideration. This includes consideration of any comments from adjoining affected landowner(s) and occupiers.

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

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.