DA25/0517 - Patio’s to Grouped Dwelling (Non-Conforming Use) - 8/2-8 Palmerston Street ST JAMES WA 6102

Your comments are invited!

The City has received a development application that proposes to construct two (2) x Patios to a Grouped Dwelling.

Matters for your consideration
The application is being advertised to the affected owners and occupiers in accordance with the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, for the following reason(s):

The land use of a grouped dwelling is a non-conforming use on the subject site under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (LPS42). In accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, any applications for additions or alterations to a non-conforming land use requires the application to be advertised prior to determination.

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 web page.

How to Submit Your Comments

Please send your written feedback to the City by 5pm, 2 January 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 DA25/0517, 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 City has received a development application that proposes to construct two (2) x Patios to a Grouped Dwelling.

Matters for your consideration
The application is being advertised to the affected owners and occupiers in accordance with the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.11 – Public Consultation of Planning Proposals, for the following reason(s):

The land use of a grouped dwelling is a non-conforming use on the subject site under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (LPS42). In accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, any applications for additions or alterations to a non-conforming land use requires the application to be advertised prior to determination.

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 web page.

How to Submit Your Comments

Please send your written feedback to the City by 5pm, 2 January 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 DA25/0517, 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, Friday 2 January 2026.



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