Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 7

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Council resolved to support draft LPS 7 subject to modifications at its meeting on Tuesday 28 March 2023 and the draft will now be sent to the WA Planning Commission for consideration. Visit the City's website to find out the latest on the draft LPS 7.

The City of South Perth is inviting stakeholder and community feedback on the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 7 (PDF, 2.74 MB) (draft LPS 7). The draft LPS 7 will replace the City’s existing Town Planning Scheme No. 6 (TPS 6) and is a statutory document that guides how land is used and developed in the City.

The draft LPS 7 proposes changes to the ‘zones’ and ‘densities’ (also known as R-Codes) of properties within ‘growth areas’. These changes may affect your property and influence future redevelopment in your local area.

How can I find out if my property is affected by the proposed changes?

Use the mapping tool to find out if your property is in a growth area and if the density code is proposed to change. You can also use this tool to look at any other areas in the City that may be of interest to you. You can also find out information on current and future zones as part of the mapping tool.

How can I find out more?

The draft LPS 7 is a comprehensive document, so we have developed a variety of tools to make it easier to provide feedback.

To find out how the proposed changes may affect your property and influence future redevelopment in your local area, please refer to the Need to know information sheet (PDF, 498 KB) which in addition explains how to provide the most useful and constructive feedback.

Other information sheets available include: growth areas information sheet (PDF, 5.47 MB), residential design codes information sheet (PDF, 138 KB) and a planning framework overview information sheet (PDF, 1.5 MB).

The City is also seeking feedback on the draft Building Height Local Planning Policy and the draft Salter Point Escarpment Local Planning Policy. These policies outline proposed development standards and objectives used by the City to assess and make decisions on planning applications under draft LPS 7, specifically with regard to building height. Find out more about these draft policies and provide feedback online.

You can also:

  • Read the frequently asked questions
  • Visit the City’s Civic Centre on Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth during business hours to speak to a member of the Strategic Planning Team
  • Call the City on 9474 0777 or email lps7@southperth.wa.gov.au to contact to a member of the Strategic Planning Team or make an appointment
  • Come along to a drop in session if you'd like to learn more and chat to a strategic planner
    • Collins Street Centre, South Perth: Wednesday 14 September, anytime between 4pm and 7pm
    • Collins Street Centre, South Perth: Wednesday 21 September, anytime between 4pm and 7pm
    • South Perth Civic Centre, South Perth: Saturday 15 October, anytime between 10am and 1pm
    • George Burnett Leisure Centre, Karawara: Thursday 20 October, anytime between 4pm and 7pm
    • Manning Library Function Room, Manning: Saturday 12 November, anytime between 10am and 1pm
  • Ask us a question online

How can I provide my feedback?

  • Complete the online feedback form. This allows for targeted feedback about specific aspects of the draft LPS 7 and you can provide general feedback as well.
  • Alternatively, email lps7@southperth.wa.gov.au with your feedback. Please include your name, address and whether you are the owner and/or resident of a property in the City of South Perth as this is a requirement of the State Government.
  • Hard copy feedback forms are available at the Civic Centre and South Perth and Manning libraries.

Feedback on the draft LPS 7 closed at 4pm, Tuesday 29 November 2022.

Information and documents on this page are available in alternative formats upon request.

Council resolved to support draft LPS 7 subject to modifications at its meeting on Tuesday 28 March 2023 and the draft will now be sent to the WA Planning Commission for consideration. Visit the City's website to find out the latest on the draft LPS 7.

The City of South Perth is inviting stakeholder and community feedback on the draft Local Planning Scheme No. 7 (PDF, 2.74 MB) (draft LPS 7). The draft LPS 7 will replace the City’s existing Town Planning Scheme No. 6 (TPS 6) and is a statutory document that guides how land is used and developed in the City.

The draft LPS 7 proposes changes to the ‘zones’ and ‘densities’ (also known as R-Codes) of properties within ‘growth areas’. These changes may affect your property and influence future redevelopment in your local area.

How can I find out if my property is affected by the proposed changes?

Use the mapping tool to find out if your property is in a growth area and if the density code is proposed to change. You can also use this tool to look at any other areas in the City that may be of interest to you. You can also find out information on current and future zones as part of the mapping tool.

How can I find out more?

The draft LPS 7 is a comprehensive document, so we have developed a variety of tools to make it easier to provide feedback.

To find out how the proposed changes may affect your property and influence future redevelopment in your local area, please refer to the Need to know information sheet (PDF, 498 KB) which in addition explains how to provide the most useful and constructive feedback.

Other information sheets available include: growth areas information sheet (PDF, 5.47 MB), residential design codes information sheet (PDF, 138 KB) and a planning framework overview information sheet (PDF, 1.5 MB).

The City is also seeking feedback on the draft Building Height Local Planning Policy and the draft Salter Point Escarpment Local Planning Policy. These policies outline proposed development standards and objectives used by the City to assess and make decisions on planning applications under draft LPS 7, specifically with regard to building height. Find out more about these draft policies and provide feedback online.

You can also:

  • Read the frequently asked questions
  • Visit the City’s Civic Centre on Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth during business hours to speak to a member of the Strategic Planning Team
  • Call the City on 9474 0777 or email lps7@southperth.wa.gov.au to contact to a member of the Strategic Planning Team or make an appointment
  • Come along to a drop in session if you'd like to learn more and chat to a strategic planner
    • Collins Street Centre, South Perth: Wednesday 14 September, anytime between 4pm and 7pm
    • Collins Street Centre, South Perth: Wednesday 21 September, anytime between 4pm and 7pm
    • South Perth Civic Centre, South Perth: Saturday 15 October, anytime between 10am and 1pm
    • George Burnett Leisure Centre, Karawara: Thursday 20 October, anytime between 4pm and 7pm
    • Manning Library Function Room, Manning: Saturday 12 November, anytime between 10am and 1pm
  • Ask us a question online

How can I provide my feedback?

  • Complete the online feedback form. This allows for targeted feedback about specific aspects of the draft LPS 7 and you can provide general feedback as well.
  • Alternatively, email lps7@southperth.wa.gov.au with your feedback. Please include your name, address and whether you are the owner and/or resident of a property in the City of South Perth as this is a requirement of the State Government.
  • Hard copy feedback forms are available at the Civic Centre and South Perth and Manning libraries.

Feedback on the draft LPS 7 closed at 4pm, Tuesday 29 November 2022.

Information and documents on this page are available in alternative formats upon request.

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    Can i please ask and get information on what modifications are referred to in the below statement from the council meeting on the 28th March "Council resolved to support draft LPS 7 subject to modifications."

    MichaelT asked 6 months ago

    Hi there, thank you for your question. The modifications endorsed by Council to draft LPS 7 can be found in the document library here. If you would like to discuss this further please contact the Strategic Planning Team on 9474 0777.

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    Hi, the current height limit for the R20 zoning area within the Welwyn Neighbourhood Centre, is noted, predominately, as TPS6 7.0m. Under the recommendation to rezone parts of this area from R20 to R30, how is the height stipulation affected, if at all?

    Matthew asked 11 months ago

    Hello and thank you for your question. Under draft Local Planning Scheme No. 7 (LPS 7), the building height requirements are to be as per the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes). The R-Codes set a wall height of 7m and pitched roof height of 10m, measured from natural ground level across a site. This is a minor change from the current Town Planning Scheme which sets a building height of 7m measured from the highest point on the block, and excludes roof height. These requirements apply both to the R20 and R30 densities.

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    1. What dwellings could be erected on lots 6-17,19-30.105 & 7570 Canning Highway, South Perth? 2. Can lots 6-17,19-30.105 & 7570 Canning Highway, South Perth be combined and developed as a whole? 3. What structure(s) can be built on the common boundary with lots 6-17,19-30.105 & 7570 Canning Highway, South Perth and the rear adjoining lots on Campbell Street? 4. How will vehicles access lots 6-17,19-30.105 & 7570 Canning Highway, South Perth? 5. Why the change to R80 for lots 6-17,19-30.105 & 7570 Canning Highway, South Perth?

    Ian Galbraith asked 11 months ago

    Hello and thank you for your question. The properties at lots 6-17,19-30.105 & 7570 Canning Highway, South Perth are proposed to be zoned Residential R80 under draft LPS 7. These properties are subject to the following additional requirements in the draft LPS 7 for ‘ASR11’:

    (1) The maximum height of buildings on the site(s) shall be no greater than 3 storeys and 12.0 metres.

    (2) Buildings greater than 3.0 metres in height shall be setback a minimum of 6.0 metres to any lot boundary of a site with frontage to Campbell Street, Kensington.

    In answer to your questions:

    1. These sites could be developed with a range of housing options including, apartments, town houses, units and single houses.
    2. The properties could be amalgamated to achieve a larger development site. 
    3. As per the above requirements, a 6m rear setback (to the Campbell Street property common boundary) is required for any part of the building greater than 3m in height. Buildings below 3m in height are required to be setback 3m from the rear boundary. 
    4. The above properties are also subject to Special Control Area requirements. The intent of these provisions is to require a Plan (prior to new development or subdivision) to coordinate vehicle access from Canning Highway and reduce the overall number of access points. 
    5. These properties have been proposed with an R80 density, consistent with the City’s Local Planning Strategy which was endorsed by Council in July 2020 and approved by the Western Australian Planning Commission in February 2021. 

     If you would like to discuss this further please contact the Strategic Planning Team on 9474 0777.

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    What changes are proposed for Cale Street from Canning Highway to Park Street and how will this affect us in terms of density and increases to building height. Thank you

    Rowan Chalmers asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The properties on the southern side of Cale Street, between Canning Highway and Park Street are within the approved Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan area. The Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan will continue to operate under draft LPS 7 and contains the planning requirements for this area. View the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan for further information. 

    The properties on the northern side of Cale Street between Canning Highway and Daisy Lane are proposed to be increased from R60 (3 storeys) to R80 (4 storeys). The properties on the northern side of Cale Street between Daisy Lane and Park Street are proposed to be increased from R30 (2 storeys) to R60 (3 storeys).

    If you would like to discuss this further please contact the Strategic Planning Team on 9474 0777.

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    Looking at Map 2 Building Heught and Plot Ratio Limits change for properties on Stone Street lots 1 to 15 is it correct these lots can now have a Tier 1 height of 9 stories up from the current 5 story limit? What qualifies a lot for Tier 1 height?

    Martin O'Carroll asked 12 months ago

    Hello and thanks for your question. Nos. 1 – 15 Stone Street are within the South Perth Activity Centre Plan area and are subject to Schedule C – Additional Centre Requirements – ACR2 of draft LPS 7. These lots are identified as ‘Low – Medium’ Typology and have a Primary Building Height Limit of 5 storeys. Subject to meeting additional criteria under Element 8 of the ACR2 requirements of draft LPS 7, the Tier 1 Building Height Limit may be considered being a maximum of 9 storeys. The additional criteria includes achieving ‘design excellence’, making a community benefit contribution, among other additional design and planning considerations.

    Amendment 61 to the City’s current Town Planning Scheme No. 6 was approved in December 2021 to introduce these requirements. The requirements are proposed to be carried over into draft LPS 7 unchanged.

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    Hi, What would be a likely time frame for LPS7 to be passed? I'm after a ballpark figure as I have a property that will be rezoned favourably and would consider subdividing the property.

    Tim Stalet asked about 1 year ago

    Hi. Thank you for your question. It is anticipated that LPS 7 will be gazetted and become operational around December 2023 if all goes to plan. However, there is a staged process to go through as follows, which may alter the timeframe:

    • Feedback period closes 29 November 2022
    • Review of feedback
    • Revised LPS 7 presented to Council to endorse and be sent to WA Planning Commission (WAPC) for consideration (anticipated March 2023)
    • WAPC Statutory Planning Committee considers LPS 7 and makes recommendation to the Planning Minister
    • Planning Minister issues final decision
    • LPS 7 is gazetted and becomes operational (TPS 6 is revoked) (anticipated December 2023).
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    Hi, I have a query as to the key differences in planning requirements that apply to R100 in comparison to R80. The info sheet says the maximum number of single and grouped dwellings and building height are the same, and to contact the City for more information.

    NicoleD asked about 1 year ago

    Hello and thank you for your question. There are different plot ratio requirements for the R80 and R100 densities, which are applicable to apartment style developments. The R80 density has a plot ratio of 1.0, and the R100 density has a plot ratio of 1.3. Plot ratio refers to the amount of apartment floorspace that can be developed on a site. For example, if your lot is 1,000m2 and R80, with a 1.0 plot ratio you can develop 1,000m2 of apartment floorspace over 4 storeys. If your lot is 1,000m2 and R100, with a plot ratio of 1.3 you can develop 1,300m2 of apartment floorspace over 4 storeys. There is also a different minimum rear setback requirement between the R80 coding and R100 of 3m and 6m, respectively. You can view the R-Codes Volume 2 for further information.

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    Hi Can you please explain what 12 means in ASR12. I understand the ASR part, additional site requirements. Cheers Robyn

    Robyn Baker asked about 1 year ago

    Hi. Thanks for your question. ASR12 refers to ‘Additional Site Requirements (Schedule) 12’ in the draft LPS7 (page 42), which adds site constraints to the Salter Point Escarpment building height. There are 12 sites with additional requirements in the City and this is the 12th. On a related topic, the City is currently seeking feedback on two draft building height policies, one of which refers to the Salter Point Escarpment. You can find out more on the Building Height Policies webpage.

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    We support the intent of LPS 7 can you give us an indication on timing for it to be implemented thanks

    Grant A asked about 1 year ago

    Hello and thanks for your question. It is anticipated that LPS 7 will be gazetted and become operational around December 2023 if all goes to plan. However, there is a staged process to go through as follows, which may push out the timeframe:

    • Feedback period closes 29 November 2022
    • Review of feedback
    • Revised LPS 7 presented to Council to endorse it to be sent to WA Planning Commission (WAPC) for consideration (anticipated March 2023)
    • WAPC Statutory Planning Committee considers LPS 7 and makes recommendation to the Planning Minister
    • Planning Minister issues final decision
    • LPS 7 is gazetted and becomes operational (TPS 6 is revoked) (anticipated December 2023).
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    Will the council financially compensate residents losing their privacy and dropping house values due to high density buildings proposed directly next to low density homes? R80 to R15 is absurd! This is not creating safe communities and liveable neighbourhoods, it’s creating unsustainable and unliveable zones that will ruin the character of our streets and suburbs. How will you compensate the toll this takes on residents who’ve paid millions of dollars to own homes in the area?

    Extremely disappointed asked about 1 year ago

    Hello and thank you for your question.  The planning system cannot consider matters relating directly to property values. If you have concerns about the R codes and density and how they may affect your property or your local area, you can provide feedback by completing the online feedback form.

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