City of Vincent Town Planning Scheme No. 1
SCHEME AMENDMENT NO. 32
What is Scheme Amendment No. 32?
The main purpose of the Scheme Amendment is to incorporate the Mount Hawthorn
(former Glendalough area) into the City of Vincent Town Planning Scheme No. 1,
following the Local Government boundary changes in 2007. It also deals with Developer
Contributions for Infrastructure and the Preparation of Structure Plans and Design
Guidelines.
The key changes included in Scheme Amendment No. 32 primarily relate to:
 Incorporating the area transferred to the City of Vincent from the City of Stirling
in 2007 under the City’s Town Planning Scheme;
 Minor zoning changes to reflect the proposed future character of the area; and
 New requirements in the Town Planning Scheme relating to the preparation of
Structure Plans, Design Guidelines and Development Contribution Areas.
Why is Scheme Amendment No. 32 being proposed?
Consistency
•Provides the ability to assess Development Application in the area using
the City’s Town Planning Scheme and Polices to ensure consistency
across the City.
Certainty
•Provides greater certainty with regards to the development requirements
within the subject areas for both potential applications and the City’s
planning staff.
Orderly Planning
•Provide a consistent and orderly approach to planning in the interim
period while the Draft town Planning Scheme is being progressed and
finialised.
Developer Contributions for Infrastructure
In order for the City to enforce a Developer Contribution Plans on an area, general
provisions are being proposed as part of Scheme Amendment No. 32. This
provision has been prepared in accordance with the State Planning Policy 3.6
relating to Development Contribution for Infrastructure.
Design Guidelines
The City is proposing to include the provision for Design Guidelines to the City’s
Town Planning Scheme No. 1. The City recognises that there are some large sites
that can accommodate greater development, and for those sites that are
significantly larger, the City believes that these require ‘special attention’ and
therefore for sites over 3,000m2 the Council can request dedicated Design
Guidelines to be submitted prior to the lodgment of a development application or
subdivision application. When dedicated Design Guidelines are prepared, the
Council is to advertise the proposed guidelines for public inspection, following this,
any submissions will be noted and if endorsed by the Council are valid for a period
of four years from the date of Council endorsement.
The preparation of Design Guidelines will be mandatory for sites ( including
combined sites) over 3000m2 and must be submitted and approved by the Council,
prior to the lodging of a development application or subdivision application and
ensure that Multiple Dwellings are consistent with the existing streetscape
Structure Plans
The City has proposed general provision relating to Structure Plans to guide its
preparation, implementation and adoption process of Structure Plans within the
City. The provision of Local Structure Plans will allow the coordination of planning
for infrastructure and facilities and involve those areas generally under 300
hectares. The preparations of Structure Plans are only necessary for those area
identified as a Development (Structure Plan) Area – Schedule 6. The City is
presently preparing a Structure Plan for Leederville Town Centre.
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Scheme Amendment No. 32
Zoning Changes in the ‘Former Glendalough’ Area
Existing Zoning
City of Stirling District Planning Scheme No. 2
Proposed Zoning
Scheme Amendment No. 32 to the City’s Town Planning Scheme No. 1
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Scheme Amendment No. 32
Zoning Changes in the ‘Former Glendalough’ Area
Residential R50
Residential R60
Residential R50
WHY?
 To be consistent with other zonings and built form in the City of Vincent (i.e. there
are no other R50 zoned areas within the City).
 An increase in density is based on Transit Orientated Development (TOD) Principles,
where medium to high density development should be located close to a train
station.
Requirements
Street
Setbacks
0.6 for Multiple Dwellings Only
(R Codes)
Eg: 600sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
4 metres for grouped dwellings
2 metres for multiple dwellings
Parking
As per R Codes – no change
Proposed Scheme/Policies
R60 zoned area
Minimum Site Area = 160 sqm
Average Site Area = 180 sqm
(R Codes)
Residential
(City of Vincent TPS No. 1)
2 storeys plus Loft
(City of Vincent Residential Design
Elements Policy & Multiple
Dwellings Policy)
0.7 for Multiple Dwellings Only
(R Codes)
Eg: 700sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
Average setback of 5 properties
either side
(City of Vincent Residential Design
Elements Policy & R Codes)
As per R Codes – no change
Open Space
45 percent of land area – no
change
(R Codes)
45 percent of land area – no
change
(R Codes)
Density –
Grouped
Dwellings
Land Use
Height
Plot Ratio
Existing Scheme/Policies:
R50 zoned area
Minimum Site Area = 160 sqm
Average Site Area = 180 sqm
(R Codes)
Residential
(City of Stirling DPS No. 2)
2 storeys
(City of Stirling Residential Building
Height Policy)
Residential R80
WHY?
 This area is directly abutting an area of proposed greater height and
density (R-AC2 zone).
 This area acts as a transition between a mixed commercial/residential
area to a lower scale residential area.
 Close to public transport.
Requirements
Parking
As per R Codes – no change
Proposed Scheme/Policies
R60 zoned area
Minimum Site Area = 160 sqm
Average Site Area = 180 sqm
(R Codes)
Residential
(City of Vincent TPS No. 1)
3 storeys(City of Vincent Mount
Hawthorn Precinct Policy)
Currently 2 Storeys plus Loft for
R80 areas (Multiple Dwellings
Policy)
1.0 for Multiple Dwellings Only
(R Codes)
Eg: 1000sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
Average setback of 5
properties either side
(City of Vincent Residential
Design Elements Policy & R
Codes)
As per R Codes – no change
Open Space
45 percent of land area – no
change
(R Codes)
NA (R Codes)
30 percent landscaping
(Multiple Dwellings Policy)
Density –
Grouped
Dwellings
Land Use
Height
Plot Ratio
Street Setbacks
Existing Scheme/Policies:
R50 zoned area
Minimum Site Area = 160 sqm
Average Site Area = 180 sqm
(R Codes)
Residential
(City of Stirling DPS No. 2)
2 storeys
(City of Stirling Residential Building
Height Policy)
0.6 for Multiple Dwellings Only
(R Codes)
Eg: 600sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
4 metres for grouped dwellings
2 metres for multiple dwellings
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Scheme Amendment No. 32
Zoning Changes in the ‘Former Glendalough’ Area
Residential R50
Residential R100
Mixed Cell/Industrial
WHY?
 The land is abutting the freeway and the R-AC2 zone.
 Provides opportunities for high density multiple dwelling development, which leads
to diversity of housing types in the area.
 Linked to the State Government’s Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor
Framework.
WHY?
 The development requirements and zoning is consistent with the State
Government’s Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor Framework.
 Consistent with the City of Stirling’s Structure Plan for the ‘other side’ of
Scarborough Beach Road.
Requirements
Requirements
Street
Setbacks
0.6 for Multiple Dwellings Only
(R Codes)
Eg: 600sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
4 metres for grouped dwellings
2 metres for multiple dwellings
Parking
As per R Codes – no change
Proposed Scheme/Policies
R60 zoned area
Minimum Site Area = 160 sqm
Average Site Area = 180 sqm
(R Codes)
Residential
(City of Vincent TPS No. 1)
3 storeys(City of Vincent Mount
Hawthorn Precinct Policy)
Currently 2 Storeys plus Loft for
R100 areas (Multiple Dwellings
Policy)
1.25 for Multiple Dwellings Only
(R Codes)
Eg: 1250sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
Average setback of 5 properties
either side
(City of Vincent Residential Design
Elements Policy & R Codes)
As per R Codes – no change
Open Space
45 percent of land area – no
change
(R Codes)
NA (R Codes)
30 percent landscaping (Multiple
Dwellings Policy)
Density –
Grouped
Dwellings
Land Use
Height
Plot Ratio
Existing Scheme/Policies:
R50 zoned area
Minimum Site Area = 160 sqm
Average Site Area = 180 sqm
(R Codes)
Residential
(City of Stirling DPS No. 2)
2 storeys
(City of Stirling Residential Building
Height Policy)
Residential/Commercial R-AC2
Land Use
Height
Plot Ratio
Street Setbacks
Existing Scheme/Policies:
R50 zoned area
Mixed Use
(Commercial/Residential)
(City of Stirling DPS No. 2)
2 storeys, 3 storeys at street
corners
(City of Stirling Residential Building
Height Policy)
1.2
(City of Stirling DPS No. 2)
Eg: 1200sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
Nil
Proposed Scheme/Policies
R60 zoned area
Mixed Use
(Commercial/Residential)
(City of Vincent TPS No. 1)
7 storeys (City of Vincent
Mount Hawthorn Precinct
Policy)
2.5
(R Codes)
Eg: 2500sqm of building on a
1000sqm block
Nil
 Car Parking requirements for commercial land uses are tabled in the City’s
Parking and Access Policy.
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Scheme Amendment No. 32
R60
For a site of 1000 m2 and a plot ratio of 0.7 the plot ratio area would be 700 m2
Statutory Provisions
Table One (below) defines the statutory requirements as per the
State Planning Policy 3.1 relating to Residential Design Codes. In
addition to the below requirements, the City of Vincent has
endorsed additional Local Planning Policies, including Policy 3.4.8
relating to Multiple Dwellings and Policy 3.1.1 relating to Mount
Hawthorn Precinct – Scheme Map 1. The provisions in these
Policies prevail over the R Codes when assessing a development
application. The provisions in the Policies provide additional
requirements and controls to ensure the facilitation of welldesigned dwellings without adversely impacting the surrounding
area and further ensure the character and streetscape is
maintained.
The rationale for these zonings is outlined in the City’s Draft Local Planning
Strategy and the State Planning Strategy Directions 2031, and is a result of best
practice planning outcomes identified for the area in the Scarborough Beach
Road Activity Corridor Strategy, which is to commence advertising shortly
through the Department of Planning and the Scarborough Beach Road Urban
Design Framework, which was endorsed by the Council in 2011.
R50
R80
Height – No height change, limited to 2 storyes under Policy 3.4.8 relating to
Multiple Dwellings and Policy 3.2.1 relating to Residential Design Elements
Policy.
Plot Ratio
Zoning Changes
R50
For a site of 1000 m2 and a plot ratio of 0.6 the plot ratio area would be 600 m2
R80
R50
R60.
Height – No height change, limited to 2 storeys under Policy 3.4.8 relating to
Multiple Dwellings and Policy 3.2.1 relating to Residential Design Elements
Policy.
Plot Ratio
R50
For a site of 1000 m2 and a plot ratio of 0.6 the plot ratio area would be 600 m2
For a site of 1000 m2 and a plot ratio of 1.0 the plot ratio area would be 1000 m2
As per the R-Codes, all standards for grouped dwellings and single houses
within a zoning of R80 are as statutory requirements of R60 Codes. This
includes a minimum requirement of 45% of the total site area as Open Space
and a minimum site area per dwelling of 160m2
This zoning change was considered an appropriate transition zoning between
the abutting zoning of R-AC2 and south of Gibney Streets zoning of R60.
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Scheme Amendment No. 32
The requirements and provisions of the Development within the Mixed
Residential Cell included:
R50
R100

Height – No height change, limited to 2 storyes under Policy 3.4.8 relating to
Multiple Dwellings and Policy 3.2.1 relating to Residential Design Elements
Policy.

R50
For a site of 1000 m2 and a plot ratio of 0.6 the plot ratio area would be 600 m2
R100
For a site of 1000 m2 and a plot ratio of 1.25 the plot ratio area would be 1250 m2
As per the R-Codes, all standards for grouped dwellings and single houses
within a zoning of R100 are as statutory requirements of R60 Codes. This
includes a minimum requirement of 45% of the total site area as Open Space
and a minimum site area per dwelling of 160m2
The increased zoning from R50 to R100 applies to the area west of Jugan Street
and provides opportunity for an increase in housing diversity and housing
density. The City feels this zoning is in line with Transist Orientated
Development Principles as the area is within walking distance of Glendalough
Train Station.
“Mixed Cell”

No development of Lot 3,32,15,17 shall occur until such time as the
land subject to Brady Street road closure has been finialised and
agreement reached with the owner(s)
No development (including changes to land use), except for
maintenance of existing buildings, shall be approved by the Council
until a Design Layout Plan for the Cell has been adopted by the Council
and endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission and
Implementation Strategy for the Cell has been adopted by the Council
All development shall conform with the Design Layout Plan and the
Implementation Strategy adopted by the Council for the Cell.
Schedule 14 has significant ramification for the area, in particular, the lots
subject to the specific requirements that apply to the Mixed Residential Cell. In
light of this the City of Vincent proposes to remove these restrictive provisions.
Rather the
City
notes the
strategic
importance
of the
site given its
location to
R-AC2
This area currently operates under the City of Stirling District Planning Scheme
No. 2, Schedule 14 – Glendalough Station Precinct with the intent to facilitate
the integration of mixed use development to create a buffer area/interface
between Scarborough Beach Road and the residential area to the south.
Glendalough Train Station and that Dedicated Design Guidelines will need to
be prepares and endorse by Council prior to redevelopment for sites over
3000m2
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Scheme Amendment No. 32
As per the R-Codes, the Plot Ratio of R-AC 2 is 2.5. It is noted plot ratio defined
within R-AC codes are for the residential component within mixed use
development and activity centre.
The zoning changes are considered appropriate for the area and will result in
best practice planning outcomes, particularly as they will align the City’s Draft
Local Planning Strategy, the State Planning Strategy Directions 2031, and the
outcomes identified for the area by Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor
Working Group.
Additional Amendments within Scheme Amendment
No. 32
Development Contribution for Infrastructure
In order for the City to enforce a Development Contribution Plans on an area,
general provisions relating to Developer Contribution Areas are being
proposed as part of Scheme Amendment No. 32. This provision has been
prepared in accordance with the State Planning Policy 3.6 relating to
Development Contribution for Infrastructure. The preparation of Development
Contribution for Infrastructure are only necessary for those area identified as
Development Contribution, - Schedule 7, under the City of Vincent’s Town
Planning Scheme.
sites over 3,000m2 the Council can request dedicated Design Guidelines to be
submitted prior to the lodgment of a development application or subdivision
application. When dedicated Design Guidelines are prepared, the Council is to
advertise the proposed guidelines for public inspection, following this, any
submissions will be noted and if endorsed by the Council are valid for a period
of four years from the date of Council endorsement.
The preparation of Design Guidelines will be mandatory for sites ( including
combined sites) over 3000m2 and must be submitted and approved by the
Council, prior to the lodging of a development application or subdivision
application and ensure that Multiple Dwellings are consistent with the existing
streetscape
Structure Plans
The City has proposed general provision relating to Structure Plans to guide its
preparation, implementation and adoption process of Structure Plans within
the City. The provision of Local Structure Plans will allow the coordination of
planning for infrastructure and facilities and involve those areas generally
under 300 hectares. The preparations of Structure Plans are only necessary for
those area identified as a Development (Structure Plan) Area – Schedule 6. The
City is presently preparing a Structure Plan for Leederville Town Centre.
Design Guidelines
The City is proposing to include the provision for Design Guidelines to the
City’s Town Planning Scheme No. 1. The City recognises that there are some
large sites that can
accommodate greater development, and for those sites that are significantly
larger, the City believes that these require ‘special attention’ and therefore for
Advertising of Scheme Amendment No. 32
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Scheme Amendment No. 32
Comments and Concerns
The key issues raised in the consultation are outlined below, including officer
comments identified in the boxes.
Clause 56(1) stated the preparation of Design Guidelines for combined
sites of 3000 square metres or larger. The means any site of an area
of 3000 square metres (or larger) must prepare and submit Design
Guidelines regardless to the number of owners involved.
Council is already approving developments which have plot ratios that exceed
R50 limits, but fall within R60 limits.
All developments (within the subject area) are being assessed in line
with the City of Stirling Town Planning Scheme No. 2.
The proposed zoning will encourage anti-social behaviour, negative impact of
the community and exacerbate traffic congestion and parking within the
Mount Hawthorn area
The City has taken into consideration the recommendations of State
Strategic document Directions 2031 and the zoning increases being
most appropriate to the subject area and wider Perth Metropolitan
community. Furthermore, there is good access to public transport
facilities and amenities and therefore the City does not think it will
exacerbate traffic congestion.
The proposed zoning of R60 should align with the majority of the Mount
Hawthorn area zoned R30
The City has taken into consideration the recommendations of
Directions 2031 and the zoning increases being most appropriate
where there is good access to public transport facilities and amenities
as seen in the subject area.
Proposed clause of 56(1) is unclear to when Design Guidelines apply
Retaining the streetscape is critical to the environment. By re-zoning to R60, the
character of the streets and amenity of the suburbs is not protected.
The City strongly encourages streetscape retentions and landscaping.
Scheme Amendment No. 32 is not thought to jeopardise this as Policy
No. 3.1.1 relating to Mount Hawthorn Precinct ensures the character
and streetscape are protected. The City’s Residential Design Elements
Policy will also apply to all residential development in the area.
Inclusion of clauses that provides for a right of Review of a decision by the City
to require Design Guidelines or against the content of such Guidelines
The City has recommended the preparation of Design Guidelines to be
endorsed through the City of Vincent Town Planning Scheme for the
reason it be mandatory. If the City was to allow the refusal and review
of the Design Guidelines it would be inconsistent and contradictory to
the Scheme.