The City has received a development application for a proposed ‘Grouped Dwelling’ located on Lot 806 (No.6) Yenisey Crescent BEECHBORO WA 6063. The applicant is proposing an as-of-right variation to visual privacy on the east boundary. The details of the proposed development are as follows:
Site Area: 700m2 (R35)
- Lot 1: 298.19m2
- Lot 2: 306.87m2
- CP: 94.94m2
Dwelling Area:
- Proposed Unit 1: 177.55m2 (OS: 51.36%)
- Proposed Unit 2: 178.72m2 (OS: 50.43%)
Proposed Unit 1:
- Wall height: 2.607m
- Roof height (overall height): 5.4m
Proposed Unit 2:
- Wall height: 2.4m
- Roof height (overall height): 5.4m
The as-of-right variation is:
- The property slopes down from West to East, and the finished floor level of Unit 2 on the East elevation is 0.8m (max) above NGL. Therefore, there is potential for Bedroom 1 to overlook the northern boundary and Bedroom 4 to overlook the eastern boundary.
(as seen on the associated site plans).
The City will conduct an alternative merit-based assessment against the design principles of the Residential Design Codes - 3.10 Visual privacy:
Design Principles:
P3.10.1 Direct overlooking of major openings and active habitable spaces of adjacent dwellings and adjoining properties minimised through:
i. building siting, layout and design;
ii. design and location of major openings;
iii. landscape screening of outdoor active habitable spaces; and/or
iv. design and location of screening devices.
Prior to the Council giving consideration to the proposal, comments from the surrounding owners are being sought.
Submissions ending Saturday, 07 February, 2026.
