Amendments to Residential Development Local Planning Policies - LPP 1.1 and LPP 1.2

The City of Subiaco invites you to have your say on draft amended Local Planning Policy 1.1 – Residential Development (Low and Medium Density) (LPP 1.1) and draft amended Local Planning Policy 1.2 – Residential Development (High Density) (LPP 1.2).

These policies set out criteria for residential development in the City and were originally developed in 2020 with input from a Community Working Group. LPP 1.1 and LPP 1.2 were written to align with Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) respectively.

In 2024, the State Government updated the R-Codes as follows:

• Volume 1 is applicable to low and medium density development, including single houses, grouped dwellings, and multiple dwellings.
• Volume 2 is now solely applicable to high density multiple dwellings, removing medium density from its scope.

To reflect these changes, LPP 1.1 and LPP 1.2 have been updated accordingly. The key changes include:

• Provisions relating to medium density multiple dwellings have been removed from LPP 1.2 and inserted into LPP 1.1 to reflect the change in the R-Codes.
• Existing provisions in LPP 1.1 have been restructured into separate sections for low density and medium density development. This aligns with Parts B and C of Volume 1 of the Residential Design Codes.
• Building height provisions have been removed for policy area 3 and 4 in LPP 1.1. For policy area 3, these are now covered by the updated R-Codes. For policy area 4, the aim to reduce building bulk through capping building height is instead addressed through lot boundary setback provisions.
• Policy area 4 now includes specific lot boundary setback provisions for properties at a density interface, to reduce building bulk of medium density developments abutting low density areas.
• Some lots previously within sub-precinct 1 are proposed to be reclassified to policy area 4, as they are better suited to the objectives and provisions.

How to get more information

For further details:

• Read the Frequently Asked Questions for further information on the draft policies and the amendment process.
• Read a copy of draft amended LPP 1.1 and draft amended LPP 1.2.
• View the proposed changes by accessing the schedule of modifications and the tracked changes versions of the draft policies in the Document Library.
• Read the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting from 29 April 2025.

Contact a planning officer

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact us by:

• Email at city@subiaco.wa.gov.au referencing either of the policies in the subject line.
• Phone on 9237 9222.
• Schedule a meeting with a planning officer to discuss the proposed policies (book via phone or email).

Make a submission

Submissions are encouraged and should be lodged by 5pm, Monday 16 June 2025.

Your submission should include:

• ‘Local Planning Policy 1.1’ and/or ‘Local Planning Policy 1.2’ in the subject line.
• Your name, address, and contact details.
• The details of your submission.

You can submit via:

• Online submission form below.
• Email to city@subiaco.wa.gov.au
• Mail to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Subiaco, PO Box 270, Subiaco WA 6904.
• In person at the City of Subiaco Administration, Level 2, 388 Hay Street, Subiaco, between 9:00am and 4:30pm.

Deadline for comment: 5pm, Monday 16 June 2025.