❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Minister for Planning about UWA's urban development plan near a wastewater treatment plant, focusing on endorsement, odour, buffer zones, and environmental considerations. The Minister deflects responsibility to the WA Planning Commission.
AnsweredQoN 15Legislative Council
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In respect of a preliminary concept plan for Underwood Avenue bushland - (1) Does the Minister for Planning endorse the University of Western Australia's preliminary concept plan for an urban development on Bushplan site No 119 at part 1 of 4 Underwood Avenue, Shenton Park? (2) If so, how does the minister propose to address odour issues? (3) If not, what is the planning status of the preliminary concept plan? (4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS
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(1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(1) Does the Minister for Planning endorse the University of Western Australia's preliminary concept plan for an urban development on Bushplan site No 119 at part 1 of 4 Underwood Avenue, Shenton Park? (2) If so, how does the minister propose to address odour issues? (3) If not, what is the planning status of the preliminary concept plan? (4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(2) If so, how does the minister propose to address odour issues? (3) If not, what is the planning status of the preliminary concept plan? (4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(3) If not, what is the planning status of the preliminary concept plan? (4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(1) Does the Minister for Planning endorse the University of Western Australia's preliminary concept plan for an urban development on Bushplan site No 119 at part 1 of 4 Underwood Avenue, Shenton Park? (2) If so, how does the minister propose to address odour issues? (3) If not, what is the planning status of the preliminary concept plan? (4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(2) If so, how does the minister propose to address odour issues? (3) If not, what is the planning status of the preliminary concept plan? (4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(3) If not, what is the planning status of the preliminary concept plan? (4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(4) Is the minister aware that the University of Western Australia's concept plan is designed to maximise urban development within the Water Corporation's waste water treatment plant 600-metre buffer zone? (5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(5) Does the minister support this approach? (6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(6) What sort of environmental considerations were taken into account when designing this housing development within the waste water treatment plant buffer zone? Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: (1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(1) The Minister for Planning's endorsement of the preliminary concept plan is not required as subdivision control is the responsibility of the Western Australian Planning Commission, pursuant to the Town Planning and Development Act 1928. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(3) The Minister for Planning has been advised that a subdivision application for the land has been submitted to the commission. However, the application has yet to be determined by the commission. (4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(4) No. (5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(5) It is inappropriate for the Minister for Planning to comment as the WA Planning Commission is responsible for determining subdivision applications. This application has yet to be determined. (6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
(6) The Minister for Planning is unable to comment. It is the responsibility of the landowner and its consultants to demonstrate to the commission that the relevant environmental factors have been properly addressed in the preparation of the application.
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