About the Development Application

    What is a Development Application (DA)?

    A 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 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 Council 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. 

    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. The matter will likely be referred to Council for a decision.


    Who is the applicant?

    The applicant for this project is Element Advisory. 

    Where is this development located?

    The development is located at Lot 1 (No. 23) Hillway, Nedlands. 

    If the application is refused, what happens next?

    If refused, the applicant has a right of appeal by the State Administrative Tribunal in accordance with Part 14 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.

Planning

    What is the zone for the site?

    The subject site is zoned ‘Urban’ by the Metropolitan Region Scheme and zoned Residential by the City of Nedlands Local Planning Scheme No.3.(External link) and has a density coding of R60.

    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.

    What is proposed land use for this development?

    The proposed land use is Residential ('Multiple Dwellings')

    What is proposed?

    The proposal seeks approval for a three storey development comprising 3 multiple dwellings.

    How can I make a submission or be heard by the Council 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 Council 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.

    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. 


Other Matters

    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?

    Waste will be stored onsite and picked up via kerbside collection by the City’s waste trucks.