Scheme Amendment 14: Vehicle Access

Members of the community are invited to make a submission on Scheme Amendment No. 14 through the online survey, via email at planning@nedlands.wa.gov.au or by sending hard copy submissions to the City’s Administration Building. You may also RSVP for an information session through the registration link at the bottom of this page. Consultation will run from 6 September 2024 until COB 18 October 2024. 

Background

Following the introduction of the City of Nedlands Local Planning Scheme No. 3 and associated up-coding of lots north and south of Stirling Highway, the City has experienced an increase and intensification of development. This development has resulted in an increase to vehicle crossovers, the proliferation of which can impact streetscape and amenity outcomes without appropriate planning provisions. 

Under the current planning framework the City is without a mechanism to mitigate the proliferation of vehicle crossovers in up-coded areas. This has seen the subdivision of a number of corner lots into five survey strata or green title lots, each with their own vehicle crossover. The City is seeking to introduce a Scheme provision to reduce the impact of vehicle access to its residential streets. 

What is Scheme Amendment No. 14?

Scheme Amendment No. 14 proposes to insert a new clause requiring vehicle access restrictions for development on Residential zoned lots. The amendment relates to Residential lots coded R60 and higher along Jenkins Avenue, Edward Street and Gordon Street, as indicated on the map below. The amendment seeks to improve the streetscape, landscaping and pedestrian outcomes for areas within the City which are experiencing intensive development. The new clause will require vehicle access for the affected lots to be taken from a street other than Jenkins Avenue, Edward Street or Gordon Street where a secondary street is available. All new development and subdivision would be required to be designed with all lots utilising a single shared vehicle access. 

Lots R60 and higher affected by Amendment 14 

What is happening now and how can I get involved? 

Members of the community are invited to make a submission online through a survey by clicking here or below, via email at planning@nedlands.wa.gov.au, or by sending hard copy submissions to the City’s Administration Building at 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands WA 6009. For email and hard copy submissions, please include:

• Subject line: Amendment No. 14. 
• Full name
• Address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Whether you support or object to the Amendment, or if you are providing comment only. 

Consultation will run from 6 September 2024 until COB 18 October 2024. 

Feedback received will be taken into consideration prior to the Amendment being provided back to Council. Please note that written submissions are not considered confidential and may be published in Council agendas. 

Community Information Sessions

City Officers will be available on Monday 16 September from 5pm to 6pm in the Council Chambers at 71 Stirling Highway to answer any questions. Please note that there is no presentation at these sessions. It is an opportunity to speak with a City Officer about the proposal and you do not have to attend the entire time. Please RSVP by clicking here or through the link below for the session.

For any further enquiries, or to arrange a time to come into the City to speak with a Planner, please contact the City’s Strategic Planning team via email at planning@nedlands.wa.gov.au or call 9273 3500.