08 Oct 2020
In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4 the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises Draft Local Planning Policy Existing Laneways.
This Policy is for the purpose of detailing the requirements relating to the ceding and construction of existing Laneways within the City of Nedlands.
The Policy is available for viewing in the document library.
This Policy will have a longer than usual engagement period; over the next few months, the City will contact affected landowners directly to inform them of the engagement process going forward.
To find out more specific information and how you can get involved and provide feedback, head to our dedicated Your Voice page for Existing Laneways.
In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4 the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises Draft Local Planning Policy Melvista East Transition Zone.
This Policy is for the purpose of introducing built form provisions to facilitate a gradual transition between high and low-density areas abutting Stirling Highway in the Melvista East Transition Zone.
The draft policy is available for viewing in the document library and comment via the submission form.
Submissions close 5pm 13 February 2021.
In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4 the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises Draft Local Planning Policy Hollywood West Transition Zone.
This Policy is for the purpose of introducing built form provisions to facilitate a gradual transition between high and low-density areas abutting Stirling Highway in the Hollywood West Transition Zone.
The draft policy is available for viewing in the document library and comment via the submission form.
Submissions close 5pm 13 February 2021.
Council resolved at the December 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting to adopt the Car Parking Local Planning Policy in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 6., subject to minor amendments as follows:
- Removing the existing minimum number of car parking bays required for a residential aged care facility of 12 or 1 per every 4 beds (whichever is greater); and
- Inserting a new minimum number of car parking bays required for a residential aged care facility of 12 or 1 per every 2 beds (whichever is greater).
This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City’s website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009.
The Council at its October 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting adopted amendments to the Local Planning Policy – Short Term Accommodation in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, following community consultation.
This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City’s website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009.
In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4 the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises Draft Local Planning Policy Hollywood Central Transition Zone.
This Policy is for the purpose of introducing built form provisions to facilitate a gradual transition between high and low density areas adjacent to Stirling Highway in the Hollywood Central Transition Zone.
The draft policy is available for viewing in the document library and comment via the submission form.
Submissions close 5pm Saturday 7 November 2020.
More information on Transition Zones can be found here.
The Council at their Ordinary Council Meeting 22 September 2020 resolved to advertise Draft Local Planning Policy – Design Review Panel.
This Policy is for the purpose of establishing an independent Design Review Panel which will act in an advisory capacity only. The Panel will play a vital part in improving the design quality and functionality of new development within the City of Nedlands and provide the City with a range of expert advice on architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, sustainability and other design aspects of proposals.
The Policy is available for viewing in the document library and available for comment via the submission form. Submissions close 5pm Saturday 31 October 2020.
Interested in becoming a member of the Design Review Panel?
See here for more information and to express your interest!
08 Oct 2020
The Council at their Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 August 2020 resolved to adopt Local Planning Policy: Alexander and Philip Road, Dalkeith Building Height in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4, following community consultation.
This Policy is available as part of the City's Local Planning Policies accessed via the City’s website and copies can also be viewed at the City's Administration Building located at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009.
City of Nedlands Council resolved at the September 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting to revoke the Doonan Road Laneway Local Planning Policy in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 6.
In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2005 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 4 the City of Nedlands has prepared and advertises for a period of 21 days draft Local Planning Policy Melvista West Transition Zone.
This Policy provides guidance to applications for residential development within the Melvista Transition Zone.
The draft policy is available for viewing in the document library and comment via the submission form.
Submissions close 5pm Friday 16 October 2020.