❓ Question regarding increased density zonings in Subiaco and their impact on liveability, and developer contributions to walkable neighbourhoods, active transport, canopy cover, and public open space. The answer refers back to the City of Subiaco's planning scheme and consideration of liveability.
AnsweredQoN 1487Legislative Council
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I
refer to the Western Australian Planning Commission’s amendments to the City of Subiaco’s Local Planning Scheme 5,
and I ask: (a) how
will the Government ensure that the increased density zonings lead to increased
liveability for both existing and new residents; and (b) what measures will be taken to ensure that
developers contribute towards enabling: (i) walkable neighbourhoods; (ii) active transport choices; (iii) increased canopy cover; and (iv) increased public open space?
refer to the Western Australian Planning Commission’s amendments to the City of Subiaco’s Local Planning Scheme 5,
and I ask: (a) how
will the Government ensure that the increased density zonings lead to increased
liveability for both existing and new residents; and (b) what measures will be taken to ensure that
developers contribute towards enabling: (i) walkable neighbourhoods; (ii) active transport choices; (iii) increased canopy cover; and (iv) increased public open space?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 September 2018
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
10 days
(a) The City of Subiaco Local Planning Scheme No. 5 (LPS 5) and the associated Local Planning Strategy, drafts of which have recently concluded advertising, will be considered by the City of Subiaco for decision prior to presenting to the WAPC for final consideration and recommendation to the Minister.
(b)
(i)-(iv) In making a decision on the scheme, due regard will be given to the liveability for both existing and new residents.
(b)
(i)-(iv) In making a decision on the scheme, due regard will be given to the liveability for both existing and new residents.
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