The City has received a planning application for a grouped dwelling at Lot 2 (No.79A) Meadowview Drive, Ballajura.

The lot is zoned Urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and Residential with a density code of R17.5/35 under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.17.

This proposal includes variations to the deemed-to-comply provisions of the Residential Design Codes that may impact the surrounding properties. The primary variations are as follows:

C3.4.1 Lot Boundary Setback

The proposal varies the deemed-to-comply provisions of the Residential Design Codes by proposing a 3.544m high wall along the northern lot boundary with a setback of 1.0m, in lieu of the required 1.5m setback.

The associated performance criteria of C3.4.1 Lot Boundary Setback are as follow:

P3.4.1 Lot boundary setbacks reinforce the location’s streetscape character and are consistent with the existing or desired built form local character.

P3.4.2 The setback of development from lot boundaries provides a transition between sites with different land uses or intensity of development.

P3.4.3 Buildings are set back from lot boundaries or adjacent buildings on the same lot to:

  • provide adequate solar access and natural ventilation to the building and open spaces on the site and adjoining properties; and
  • address the potential for overlooking and resultant loss of privacy on adjoining properties.

C3.4.4 Boundary Walls

The proposal varies the deemed to comply provisions by virtue of proposing a boundary wall along the eastern lot boundary. Boundary walls are not permitted as of right within areas coded R17.5.

The associated performance criteria of C3.4.4 Boundary Walls are as follow:

P3.4.4 Buildings are built up to lot boundaries where this:

  • makes more effective use of space for primary garden areas and/or private open space;
  • maintains adequate solar access to major openings and private open space of adjoining properties; and
  • contributes positively to the prevailing or future development context and streetscape as outlined in the local planning framework.

Prior to the determination of application, the City wishes to formally invite you to provide a submission on this proposal.

Submissions ending Friday, 3 July, 2026 at 5pm.