Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the City doing planning for the Hampden/Hollywood Precinct Area?
The City of Nedlands is undertaking an important initiative to develop a local planning framework that will respond to the higher densities and changes in zoning that were introduced into the City's Local Planning Scheme No.3.
To help better support decision making processes and ensure that the local planning framework which underpins decisions made by the City and Council is appropriate to the Nedlands context, the City has been working on developing a suite of local planning policies and related strategic planning responses to address this.
Where is the Hampden/Hollywood Precinct?
The Hampden/Hollywood Precinct is located within the Hollywood Ward. It extends from Hibbertia Lane to the south, which runs parallel to Stirling Highway, Hampden Road to the east, a portion of Monash Avenue to the north, and Williams Road to the west. It is located adjacent to the Stirling Highway Activity Corridor Precinct to the south/west, and Broadway Precinct on the southern side of Stirling Highway.
The Precinct interfaces with one of the State’s largest medical, research and tertiary centres – referred to as the UWA/QEIIMC Specialised Activity Centre. The City of Nedlands has a great opportunity to play an important role in this and ensure that we are positioned to benefit from and inform the interplay between this strategic precinct area and the City’s local precinct areas of Broadway and Hampden/Hollywood.
Why do we need to develop a plan for the UWA-QEII precinct?
The UWA-QEII precinct is a major economic hub in Perth and is strategically important for the State’s economy. As these major institutions evolve and expand, the surrounding neighbourhood is also changing, with greater demand for housing and shops near to this major activity.
In addition, the State anticipates that by the year 2050, the population of Perth will rise to 3.5 million. In order to accommodate this population growth in an efficient and cost-effective manner, the State Government has established a target for residential intensification within existing urban areas.
State Government has also identified this area as a logical place to accommodate some growth and clustering of business activity of State and regional significance, the concentration of linked businesses and institutions to accommodate future growth in jobs and housing.
How will the plans impact my property?
Once the planning framework has been updated, landowners will be able to develop their property in line with the updated planning documents, but there is no requirement for development to occur within a specific timeframe.
How do I get involved?
You can register to keep updated for wider community engagement opportunities that will be occurring along the way. To register for updates, click on the Follow Project widget at the top of the project page.