About the Development Application
About the Development Application
What is a Development Application (DA)?
Development Application (DA) is an application made to Council seeking consent to carry out development including construction, demolition, change of use, display of advertising, subdivision, or making alterations or additions to a property or premises. A DA is required so that Council can assess the likely impacts of the proposal.
How can I make a submission or be heard by the Council or the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) on this matter?
Submissions can be made on the ‘Your Voice' online submission form
Should you make a submission on the application, you will be notified of the relevant Development Assessment Panel (DAP) meeting and how to apply to make a deputation at the meeting.
Why has the City allowed this application to be proposed?
The City cannot refuse to accept an application for assessment. The City must follow the correct assessment process and will assess the application according to the planning process, make a recommendation with the final decision made by the Metro Inner North Joint Development Assessment Panel.
What is the City’s view of this application – will it be supported?
The City follows a process for each Development Application received. The application must be assessed according to the provisions of the Local Planning Scheme No.3, external referrals will be made, advice will be sought on design quality and the consultation submissions will be considered prior to the City forming a view on this application.
A recommendation is then presented to the Metro Inner North Joint Development Assessment Panel who is the final decision maker.
Where is this development located?
The development comprises of No. 135 (Lot 684) Broadway, Nedlands.
Planning
What is the zone for the site?
The site is zoned Mixed Use under the City of Nedlands Local Planning Scheme No.3.
Are there any other provisions that apply to this site?
The application will be assessed against the relevant provisions of the City’s Local Planning Policies which can be found here.
How will the application for development be assessed?
The application will be assessed against all elements of the Residential Design Codes Volume 2 – Apartments and the ten principles of good design contained in State Planning Policy 7.0 – Design of the Built Environment. These documents place considerable weight on amenity impacts, as does the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3.
Building Height
Has the number of storeys changed from the original DA?
No, the proposed development remains 6 storeys
Traffic & Parking
What about the extra traffic that will be generated by this proposed development?
The application includes a Traffic Impact Statement. The report considers the projected traffic generated from the proposed development and assesses how this fits into the surrounding road network. This report also considers existing and proposed pedestrian and cyclist facilities as well as public transportation availability. This report is currently being reviewed by the City.
Other Matters
Will any consideration be given to residential amenity?
The application will be assessed against the provisions of State Planning Policy Residential Design Codes Volume 2 – Apartments, the ten principles of design contained in State Planning Policy 7.0 – Design of the Built Environment which places considerable weight on amenity impacts, as does the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3
Can the sewerage mains in the area support all the extra residents?
Sewerage and water capacity is controlled by Water Corporation. The Corporation manages impacts of new development on its infrastructure in a number of ways. This includes being a party to the state infrastructure committee, which identifies areas where increased development will take place. This allows for new development to be planned for with any new infrastructure required identified and contributed to by the developer or developers that trigger the upgrade. Water Corporation are also required to make comment on developments of this type.
How will waste be managed?
The development will be serviced by the City’s Waste trucks. For further information, please refer to the Waste Management Report provided by the applicant.