❓ Mr. Tinley questions the Department of Planning's decision regarding access to a development site on North Lake Road, Kardinya. The Minister clarifies the decision-making process, citing relevant policies and traffic assessments, and redirects some questions to the Minister for Transport.
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I refer to advice provided to the City of Melville by the Department of Planning regarding a proposed development on Lot 4425 North Lake Road Kardinya and ask: (a) for what reason did the department not allow access to the site from North Lake Road, and what site-specific evidence was this decision based on; (b) did the department take into consideration the impact the decision would have on the neighbouring local roads and residents, and if not, why not; (c) did the department commission, produce or receive any reports regarding the impact of this decision, and if so, what were they, and will the Minister table them; (d) can the Minister clarify the status of North Lake Road at this location, in relation to the regional roads hierarchy, and who has control over its care and maintenance; (e) can the Minister table any traffic volume and crash data from the intersection of North Lake Road and Winterfold Road over the past five years; (f) is the Minister aware of any planned intersection upgrades at North Lake Road and Winterfold Road; (g) will the Minister ask the department to meet with local residents, the developer and the City of Melville regarding this development with a view to working out a safer way for traffic to enter and exit the site, and if not, why not; and (h) was the City of Melville required to consult any existing local residents regarding this proposed development, especially regarding traffic impacts, and if not, why not?
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Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
48 days
I assume this question relates to the application for proposed development on Lot 4225 Buckingham Crescent, not 4425.
(a-d) The application for 107 dwelling units on Lot 4225 Buckingham Crescent, North Lake was approved by the Metro Central Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) in February 2016. The proposed development was required to be referred to the Department of Planning for advice as it was for land abutting a regional road. North Lake Road at this location is classified as ‘Other Regional Road’ under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.
In providing advice the Department of Planning considered the Western Australian Planning Commission's Development Control Policy DC5.1, which establishes the parameters for considering access to or from development abutting regional roads. The policy seeks to prevent access where it will have a negative impact on traffic flow and road safety on the regional road, particularly where alternative access is available. I am advised that Buckingham Crescent and the local road system are designed to cater for the anticipated increase in traffic. The Department of Planning received two Traffic Impact Assessments. The assessed impact was examined by the Department and was deemed to be acceptable.
(e-f) Parts (e) and (f) of this question should be directed to the Minister for Transport.
(g) Please refer to response to parts (a-d)
(h) The City of Melville’s Local Planning Scheme did not require the application to be advertised.
(a-d) The application for 107 dwelling units on Lot 4225 Buckingham Crescent, North Lake was approved by the Metro Central Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) in February 2016. The proposed development was required to be referred to the Department of Planning for advice as it was for land abutting a regional road. North Lake Road at this location is classified as ‘Other Regional Road’ under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.
In providing advice the Department of Planning considered the Western Australian Planning Commission's Development Control Policy DC5.1, which establishes the parameters for considering access to or from development abutting regional roads. The policy seeks to prevent access where it will have a negative impact on traffic flow and road safety on the regional road, particularly where alternative access is available. I am advised that Buckingham Crescent and the local road system are designed to cater for the anticipated increase in traffic. The Department of Planning received two Traffic Impact Assessments. The assessed impact was examined by the Department and was deemed to be acceptable.
(e-f) Parts (e) and (f) of this question should be directed to the Minister for Transport.
(g) Please refer to response to parts (a-d)
(h) The City of Melville’s Local Planning Scheme did not require the application to be advertised.
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