The City has received the abovementioned development application, which is briefly outlined below:
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 (‘standard’) requirements of
State Planning Policy No. 7.3 Vol 1 - Residential Design Codes (‘R-Codes’) and/or the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.01 – Residential Development (‘Residential Development Policy’).
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 affect their property.
Noting the scale and scope of the variations proposed by the adjoining development, your feedback is strongly encouraged as it may be required to effectively determine the application.
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.
Street Setback
The application seeks approval for a carport within the street setback area. A setback of 2m is proposed with a height of 3.5m.
Under clause 5.2.1 of the R-Codes the deemed-to-comply requirement being 6m.
A lesser setback may be considered by the City with regard to the following design principles of clause 5.2.1 P1.1 & P1.2 of the R-Codes:
Carports and garages set back to maintain clear sightlines along the street, to not obstruct views of dwellings from the street and vice versa and designed to contribute
positively to streetscapes and to the appearance of dwellings.
Garages and/or carports set back to ensure any vehicle parking on a driveway does not impede on any existing or planned adjoining pedestrian,
cycle or dual-use path.
Reference documents
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:
https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/Residents/Plan-and-Build/Planning-Services---Checklists-Forms-and-Policies
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 Wednesday 11 July 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 DA25/0192 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.
Contact officer details
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the matters for consideration, please contact me via telephone 9231 0586 or email at petronella.thandroyen@canning.wa.gov.au
The City has received the abovementioned development application, which is briefly outlined below:
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 (‘standard’) requirements of
State Planning Policy No. 7.3 Vol 1 - Residential Design Codes (‘R-Codes’) and/or the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.01 – Residential Development (‘Residential Development Policy’).
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 affect their property.
Noting the scale and scope of the variations proposed by the adjoining development, your feedback is strongly encouraged as it may be required to effectively determine the application.
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.
Street Setback
The application seeks approval for a carport within the street setback area. A setback of 2m is proposed with a height of 3.5m.
Under clause 5.2.1 of the R-Codes the deemed-to-comply requirement being 6m.
A lesser setback may be considered by the City with regard to the following design principles of clause 5.2.1 P1.1 & P1.2 of the R-Codes:
Carports and garages set back to maintain clear sightlines along the street, to not obstruct views of dwellings from the street and vice versa and designed to contribute
positively to streetscapes and to the appearance of dwellings.
Garages and/or carports set back to ensure any vehicle parking on a driveway does not impede on any existing or planned adjoining pedestrian,
cycle or dual-use path.
Reference documents
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:
https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/Residents/Plan-and-Build/Planning-Services---Checklists-Forms-and-Policies
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 Wednesday 11 July 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 DA25/0192 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.
Contact officer details
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the matters for consideration, please contact me via telephone 9231 0586 or email at petronella.thandroyen@canning.wa.gov.au
