We invite you to provide your comments about the development applications currently open for community consultation.
Click on the listed development applications for information on the development proposal and instructions to lodge an online submission.
Certain types of development applications require community consultation to be undertaken, particularly where they propose large-scale forms of development, or a land use or variation to a development standard that may impact on adjoining properties or the surrounding community.
What forms of consultation are carried out on development applications?
The Town’s Local Planning Policy 37 Community Consultation on Planning Proposals provides guidance on the community consultation process for planning proposals, including proposals which require consultation, the means and duration of consultation, and the manner in which Council will keep the community informed of the decision-making process.
How can I make a submission?
If you wish to provide comments on a development application currently open for community consultation, the easiest way to give your feedback is online, using the online submission form on the development application's page.
Alternatively, you can provide your comments by email to admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au, or post to Town of Victoria Park, Locked Bag No. 437, Victoria Park WA 6979, quoting application reference number - located on the development application page (i.e. 5.2025.123.1).
I have questions about a development consultation. Who can I contact?
Please call the Town on (08) 9311 8111 and ask to speak to the assessing officer of the development application of interest to you.
For detailed enquiries, we recommend that you contact the assessing officer to arrange a meeting time (during business hours) to discuss.
Who will decide the development application?
The majority of development applications determined by the Town of Victoria Park are by Town Officers under delegated authority. Refer to Register - Delegations and sub-delegations » Town of Victoria Park for further details.
Applications are generally only referred to a Council meeting for a decision where the Officers do not have delegation to determine the application or the application is called-in by Elected Members.
For major developments, an applicant can elect for the application to be decided by:
If the development application is referred to a meeting for decision by Council or Development Assessment Panel, as a submitter, you will receive a notification from the Town of Victoria Park inviting you to attend the meeting where the decision will be made.
Will I be advised on the decision of the development application?
Yes, if you lodge a submission on a development application you will be informed, in writing, on the decision in relation to the development application.