FAQs
- The Local Planning Strategy (Strategy) continues the split zoning of the subject site with the northern portion designated High Scale Mixed Use and the southern portion High Scale Residential Use.
- The amendment does not propose any significant changes to the existing development controls or result in any significant change to the development potential of the subject site.
- Consultation on the draft LPS3 has not yet commenced. Nevertheless, the proposal forms part of the redevelopment of the site and is considered unique and site specific. The proposal is for additional uses to the site and not the greater Residential scheme use area. Therefore, the proposal would not set an undesirable precedent for the Residential scheme use area ahead of LPS3.
Why is this amendment being proposed?
The City has received a request from PTS Planning on behalf of Grand Hotel Management Pty Ltd to prepare an amendment to CPS2 to allow the additional uses of 'Entertainment' (limited to 'Amusement Parlour' and 'Small Bar'), 'Business Services' and 'Education 2' at 99 (Lot 10) Adelaide Terrace, East Perth.
The landowner seeks to the option to develop the existing southern buildings for a mix of entertainment (limited to amusement parlour and small bar), business services and education facilities (such as tertiary institution, business college and employment training centre). The scheme amendment provides the ability for the landowner to submit a Development Application for these uses. It does not provide development approval.
What impact will the amendment have on land in the scheme area?
The commercial land use precedent at the subject site is established and the site has planning approval for a mixed-use redevelopment. Having the ability to consider the expansion or relocation of further additional land uses within the subject site is consistent with orderly and proper planning.
Does Amendment No. 54 satisfy the criteria of Council Policy 3.5?
Council Policy 3.5 (CP3.5) provides a framework to assess the appropriateness of initiating scheme amendments ahead of draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3 (LPS3). Amendment No. 54 satisfies the provisions of CP3.5 on the following basis:
The addition of ‘Entertainment’, 'Business Services' and 'Education 2’ at the subject site was not directly anticipated by the Strategy. Nevertheless, the proposal will assist in delivering the outcomes envisioned for the East Perth neighbourhood.
Although the Strategy seeks to maintain the residential nature of Terrace Road, the site has never been developed for residential purposes. The proposed additional uses align with the nature of the existing commercial development on the site.
The proposed additional uses align with the action of the Strategy to review land use permissibility to activate underutilised properties and landholdings.
Will the amendment affect the transition from CPS2 to a future Local Planning Scheme?
The amendment is suitable for progression ahead of LPS3 and will not affect the transition from CPS2 to LPS3.