Proposed Change of Use to Educational Establishment at 33-37 Murray Raod, Welshpool

The City has received an application for a Change of use at Unit 2, Block E, at the subject property for the purposes of Educational Establishment.

Under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.42 (LPS42) the lot is zoned Light Industry with ‘Educational Establishment’ being a ‘A’ use.

The Educational Establishment will deliver specialised electrical training courses in areas such as refrigeration and air conditioning, test and tag, restricted electrical licensing training and other courses required in the electrotechnology industry.

The business proposes to –

  1. Operate Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm
  2. 1-2 Staff on site
  3. Maximum 8 students ant any one time

Prior to making a decision on the application, adjoining affected owners and occupiers are invited to view the development plans and supporting information, 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 above and let us know whether you object to or support the development proposal.

The land use

Table 3 – Zoning Table of the City’s Scheme lists ‘Educational Establishment’ land use as ‘A’ land use in the subject ‘Light Industry’ zone. This means that the use is not permitted unless the local government has exercised its discretion by granting development approval.

In considering an application for development approval, the local government will have regard to matters detailed in the state government’s Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Regulations 2015). In this instance the relevant matters for consideration include, but may not be limited to:

1.The aims and provisions of the City of Canning Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (‘Scheme’) - specifically whether the proposed land uses meet the objectives of the subject ‘Urban Development’ zone, as outlined in Table 2 of the City’s Scheme.

  1. The compatibility of the proposed development with the surrounding development, specifically the relationship of the proposed land uses with those on surrounding land uses.
  1. The impact on the amenity of the locality:

‘Amenity’ is defined in Schedule 1 of the 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.

Reference documents download links

City of Canning Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (LPS42):

LPS42

Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Deemed Provisions):

Planning & Development Regulations 2015

Viewing the development plans and supporting other documents

Copies of the development plans, and supporting Name report(s), may be viewed by:

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

  • Online at using the City’s Your Say Canning page for the proposal: https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/residents/have-your-say/


How and when to submit your comments

Please submit your comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on 20 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 DA25/0220 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
  • Online using the City’s Your Say Canning page for the proposal https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/residents/have-your-say/

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 design principle(s). As part of this process the City will also consider any comments from adjoining affected landowner(s).

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

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 an application for a Change of use at Unit 2, Block E, at the subject property for the purposes of Educational Establishment.

Under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.42 (LPS42) the lot is zoned Light Industry with ‘Educational Establishment’ being a ‘A’ use.

The Educational Establishment will deliver specialised electrical training courses in areas such as refrigeration and air conditioning, test and tag, restricted electrical licensing training and other courses required in the electrotechnology industry.

The business proposes to –

  1. Operate Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm
  2. 1-2 Staff on site
  3. Maximum 8 students ant any one time

Prior to making a decision on the application, adjoining affected owners and occupiers are invited to view the development plans and supporting information, 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 above and let us know whether you object to or support the development proposal.

The land use

Table 3 – Zoning Table of the City’s Scheme lists ‘Educational Establishment’ land use as ‘A’ land use in the subject ‘Light Industry’ zone. This means that the use is not permitted unless the local government has exercised its discretion by granting development approval.

In considering an application for development approval, the local government will have regard to matters detailed in the state government’s Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Regulations 2015). In this instance the relevant matters for consideration include, but may not be limited to:

1.The aims and provisions of the City of Canning Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (‘Scheme’) - specifically whether the proposed land uses meet the objectives of the subject ‘Urban Development’ zone, as outlined in Table 2 of the City’s Scheme.

  1. The compatibility of the proposed development with the surrounding development, specifically the relationship of the proposed land uses with those on surrounding land uses.
  1. The impact on the amenity of the locality:

‘Amenity’ is defined in Schedule 1 of the 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.

Reference documents download links

City of Canning Local Planning Scheme No. 42 (LPS42):

LPS42

Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Deemed Provisions):

Planning & Development Regulations 2015

Viewing the development plans and supporting other documents

Copies of the development plans, and supporting Name report(s), may be viewed by:

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

  • Online at using the City’s Your Say Canning page for the proposal: https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/residents/have-your-say/


How and when to submit your comments

Please submit your comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on 20 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 DA25/0220 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
  • Online using the City’s Your Say Canning page for the proposal https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/residents/have-your-say/

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 design principle(s). As part of this process the City will also consider any comments from adjoining affected landowner(s).

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

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.



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    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 5pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025 



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