FAQs

The application will be determined by the Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel (DAP), not the City.

The City prepares a Responsible Authority Report (RAR), which:

• Assesses the proposal against relevant planning frameworks
• Considers public submissions
• Provides a recommendation to the DAP

A formal planning assessment report that:

• Evaluates the proposal on planning merit
• Includes technical advice and referral comments
• Summarises community feedback

No. The DAP makes the final decision, but the RAR informs that decision.

The site will be assessed by two planning frameworks:

• The City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 5 for land zoned Centre
• Metropolitan Region Scheme for reserved land being Other Regional Road

It supports a mix of commercial uses such as offices, showrooms, retail, and services.

Part of the site is reserved under the Metropolitan Region Scheme for future regional road purposes. Different assessment provisions apply to this land.

The proposal is assessed under two separate planning frameworks due to the site’s dual planning designation.

• The majority of the development, located on land zoned ‘Centre’ under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 5, is assessed against the City’s local planning framework. 
• A smaller portion of the development is located on land reserved as ‘Other Regional Road’ under the Metropolitan Region Scheme. This part of the proposal is not assessed under the City’s local planning scheme and is instead subject to the relevant regional planning controls. 

 The proposed digital third-party signage is located wholly within the reserved land and is therefore assessed solely under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.

Because it is located within land reserved under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, it must be assessed under that framework rather than the City’s local planning scheme.

A sign displaying electronic advertising not directly related to the business operating on the site.

Assessment typically considers:

• Traffic safety and driver distraction
• Visual amenity and streetscape impacts
• Light spill and operating hours

The City is seeking advice from:

• Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
• Main Roads Western Australia

Because the proposal involves land reserved for regional roads and may affect state-controlled infrastructure.

Submissions can be made:

• Online via the consultation portal
• In writing to the City within the advertised period

Relevant planning matters may include (but is not limited to):

• Traffic and access
• Visual amenity and character
• Land use compatibility
• Impacts of signage

Submissions may be summarised in the RAR. Personal details are handled in accordance with privacy requirements.

• The City reviews submissions
• In certain circumstances, a request for further information is provided to the applicant to address any areas of concern and to respond to submissions received
• Finalises the Responsible Authority Report
• Submits the report to the DAP

Yes. DAP meetings are generally open to the public, and submitters may be able to request to present. Anyone who makes a submission during public consultation will be notified of the relevant DAP meeting, including details on how to make a deputation.

The decision will be published following the DAP meeting.

Each application is assessed on its own merits against the relevant planning framework.

Traffic and safety are key considerations, with input from Main Roads WA where relevant.

The City has not formed a final position. This will occur after assessment, including consideration of submissions and referral advice.