Why you have received this letter

The City has received the abovementioned development (planning) application. An assessment of the development proposal found that it does not meet all of the ‘Acceptable Outcomes’ requirements of the Residential Design Codes Volume 2 (‘R-Codes’) and the City’s Local Planning Policy LP.01 – Residential Development.

Prior to making a decision on the application, adjoining affected owners and occupiers have been invited to view the development plans and elevations, 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 following matter(s) and let us know whether you object to or support the development proposal.

1.Street Setback

The development proposes an upper floor balcony to Units 4 & 7 setback 0.9m to Manning Road.

Under Clause 2.3.1 of the R Codes (Vol 2) a 2m setback is applicable.

A lesser setback may be considered by the City with regards to the Element Objectives of Clause 2.3 of the R-Codes:

‘The setback of the development from the street reinforces and/or complements the existing or proposed landscape character of the street.
The street setback provides a clear transition between the public and private realm.
The street setback assists in achieving visual privacy to apartments from the street.
The setback of the development enables passive surveillance and outlook to the street

2.Side & Rear setbacks

The development proposes the following setbacks –

Unit 1 private outdoor space – 0.5m
Unit 3 master suite – 1.221m
Unit 6 master suite – 1.219m

Under Clause 2.4 of the R-Codes (Vol 2) a side setback of 3m is applicable.

A lesser setback may be considered by the City with regards to the Element Objectives of Clause 2.4 of the R-Codes:

‘Building boundary setbacks provide for adequate separation between neighbouring properties.
Building boundary setbacks are consistent with the existing streetscape pattern or the desired streetscape character.
The setback of development from side and rear boundaries enables retention of existing trees and provision of deep soil areas that reinforce the landscape character of the area, support tree canopy and assist with stormwater management.
The setback of development from side and rear boundaries provides a transition between sites with different land uses or intensity of development’.

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: Residential Development LP.01

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;
Contacting the responsible City officer (using the contact officer details provided below) and requesting that the documents be emailed to you; or

How and when to submit your comments

Please submit your comments (in writing) to the City by 5pm on Friday 8 May 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 DA24/0079 in the subject line, and your name and affected property address in the body of the email;
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 above-mentioned 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 1300 422 664 or email petronella.thandroyen@canning.wa.gov.au.

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