❓ A parliamentary question regarding the rezoning of land in Wattle Grove for an aged care facility, focusing on the Minister's decision-making process, consultations, and rationale for approving advertising despite acknowledged site failings. The Minister provides answers and tables relevant documents.
AnsweredQoN 1046Legislative Council
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32 GAVOUR ROAD, WATTLE GROVE — REZONING
I refer to the minister’s decision to approve for advertising the spot rezoning of 32 Gavour Road, Wattle Grove from rural to special use aged care under the Shire of Kalamunda’s local planning scheme 3. (1) Will the minister please advise with whom he met in the process of coming to this decision? (2) Was everyone who requested a meeting with the minister regarding this decision granted an audience? (3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
I refer to the minister’s decision to approve for advertising the spot rezoning of 32 Gavour Road, Wattle Grove from rural to special use aged care under the Shire of Kalamunda’s local planning scheme 3. (1) Will the minister please advise with whom he met in the process of coming to this decision? (2) Was everyone who requested a meeting with the minister regarding this decision granted an audience? (3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(1) Will the minister please advise with whom he met in the process of coming to this decision? (2) Was everyone who requested a meeting with the minister regarding this decision granted an audience? (3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(2) Was everyone who requested a meeting with the minister regarding this decision granted an audience? (3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(1) Will the minister please advise with whom he met in the process of coming to this decision? (2) Was everyone who requested a meeting with the minister regarding this decision granted an audience? (3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(2) Was everyone who requested a meeting with the minister regarding this decision granted an audience? (3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(3) If no to (2), will the minister please advise with whom of those requesting a meeting regarding this issue the minister chose not to meet; and why? (4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(4) Will the minister please table any and all advice he received from public sector agencies regarding lot 31 Gavour Road, including advice from the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Water Corporation? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(5) If no to (4), why not? (6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(6) Given the minister’s recognition of the failings of the site, as evidenced by the requirement to redevelop the plan for the entire area and to seek alternative sites for aged-care facilities, will the minister please explain why he approved advertising at all? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(1) Representatives of the Shire of Kalamunda. (2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(2) No. (3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(3) Mr Ian Johnson, the neighbour of the proposal, and Mr Ross Leighton, the proponent. The minister has chosen to consider the view of the relevant planning authorities. (4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(4) The minister tables the recommendation of the WA Planning Commission and the minister’s decision and the WA Planning Commission letter to the Shire of Kalamunda. It should be noted that, although it is not a frequent occurrence, it is not unusual for recommendations of the WA Planning Commission to be modified when a final decision is made when a compelling case exists. It is the responsibility of the minister to consider the various issues that may be raised. In this case the minister took into account the strongly expressed view of the Shire of Kalamunda representatives that the proposed amendment should be allowed to be advertised to test the issues and to allow the relevant government agencies, including the Water Corporation and Main Roads WA, to formally comment. The minister understood the Shire of Kalamunda to be motivated by a concern to enable the provision of additional aged-care facilities in its area. The minister also discussed this matter with the chairman of the WA Planning Commission, who was supportive of the minister’s approach, considering the qualifications being imposed. (5) Not applicable. (6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
(6) The minister understands that there is a shortage of aged-persons housing within the Perth eastern metropolitan area and, in particular, assisted living accommodation. The minister’s decision was made so that the formal public consultation process could be undertaken to gauge the public support for or opposition to the proposal. The advertising of the proposal also provides an opportunity for relevant servicing agencies to make comment and provide formal advice on the proposal. In making the decision to grant consent to advertise, the minister advised council that the shire, in conjunction with the Department of Planning, will need to undertake comprehensive planning for the wider locality and that alternative sites for such a proposal would need to be investigated as part of the review of the shire’s local planning strategy and any alternative sites to be ranked for their suitability. The minister also advised council that consent to advertise should not be construed as support for the proposed rezoning as the proposal is to be assessed against wider planning considerations and the metropolitan planning strategy. I table the document. [See paper 1447.]
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