This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
CHANGES to the planning scheme for Perth’s former Glen Iris Golf Course has been given conditional approval by the planning minister.
Planning minister Rita Saffioti has given conditional support to Amendment No.152 of the City of Cockburn’s Town Planning Scheme No.3, subject to modifications that will enhance amenity.
“This amendment will help facilitate a high-quality residential development in our southern suburbs,” said Saffioti.
“This land was zoned as urban under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, and therefore the underlying intent for the land was urban use.”
The scheme amendment will enable the development of residential lots, public open space and other community amenities on the circa 54-hectares of privately-owned land in Jandakot, around 21km out from the Perth CBD.
Saffioti has requested several changes to provisions related to the proposed new Development Area 45 (DA 45) based on community feedback, before giving final approval.
“I acknowledge some of the concerns raised in the community, however it is important to note the land is privately owned and has already been cleared to facilitate its previous use as a golf course,” added Saffioti.
The land was used for the Glen Iris Golf Course up until its closure in early-2020.
“The draft structure plan for the area includes setbacks from existing properties, the retention of around 20 per cent of the land for public open space, plus the delivery of new playing fields for community use,” said Saffioti.
“The amendment will also require the retention of a significant number of existing mature trees within the redeveloped area.”
The planning and development of DA 45 must promote of the retention of significant mature trees, provide public space beyond the minimum standards, provide for the future recreational needs of the community and retain and an appropriate amount of black cockatoo habitat.
In addition to limiting the development to a maximum of 250 dwelling until the needed traffic controls are established.
