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DAVIS PARK
PRECINCT
STRUCTURE PLAN
BEACONSFIELD
PREPARED FOR
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITIES
MAY 2021
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PRECINCT Table of Contents Part One – Implementation ............................................................................................................................. 2 1. Implementation of the Structure Plan ................................................................................................... 3 1.1. Structure Plan Area............................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Structure Plan Objectives ..................................................................................................................... 3 1.3. Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.4. Staging .................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.5. Subdivision and Development Requirements ....................................................................................... 4 1.6. Local Development Plans ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.7. Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 6 Part Two – Explanatory Section ..................................................................................................................... 8 1. Introduction and Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 9 1.1. Davis Park Precinct Vision .................................................................................................................... 9 1.2. The Heart of Beaconsfield Masterplan ............................................................................................... 10 2. Land Description ................................................................................................................................. 11 2.1. Locational And Regional Context ....................................................................................................... 11 2.2. Local Context ...................................................................................................................................... 12 2.3. Legal Description and Ownership ....................................................................................................... 13 2.4. History ................................................................................................................................................. 14 2.5. Land Use ............................................................................................................................................. 15 2.6. Population and Demographics ............................................................................................................ 16 2.7. Traffic and Access Context ................................................................................................................. 16 3. Planning Framework ........................................................................................................................... 17 3.1. Zoning and Reservations .................................................................................................................... 17 3.1.1. Metropolitan Region Scheme ............................................................................................................. 17 3.1.2. Local Planning Scheme ...................................................................................................................... 18 3.2. Regional and sub-regional structure Plans ......................................................................................... 19 3.3. State Planning ..................................................................................................................................... 19 3.4. Local Planning .................................................................................................................................... 21 3.5. Planning Specific to Davis Park .......................................................................................................... 23 3.5.1. Scheme Amendment .......................................................................................................................... 23 3.6. Pre-Lodgement Consultation .............................................................................................................. 23 4. Site Conditions and Constraints ......................................................................................................... 24 4.1. Biodiversity and Natural Area Assets ................................................................................................. 24 4.2. Landform and Soils ............................................................................................................................. 24 4.3. Groundwater and Surface Water ........................................................................................................ 24 4.4. Existing Movement Network ............................................................................................................... 25 4.5. Infrastructure and Servicing ................................................................................................................ 25 4.6. Opportunities and Constraints Summary ............................................................................................ 26 5. The Structure Plan .............................................................................................................................. 28 5.1. Vision and Design Principles .............................................................................................................. 28 5.2. Zones and Sub-Precincts ................................................................................................................... 30 5.2.1. South Street – 1.50ha ......................................................................................................................... 31 5.2.2. Residential – 5.95ha ........................................................................................................................... 31 5.2.3. Community / Education – 2.82ha........................................................................................................ 32 5.3. Retail Floor Space Assessment and Rationale .................................................................................. 33 URBIS DAVIS PARK STRUCTURE PLAN_MAY 2021_FINAL
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5.4. Public Open Space ............................................................................................................................. 34
5.4.1. Location and Distribution .................................................................................................................... 34
5.4.2. Form and Function .............................................................................................................................. 35
5.5. Landscape Design .............................................................................................................................. 36
5.5.1. Davis Park Public Open Space ........................................................................................................... 37
5.5.2. Streetscapes ....................................................................................................................................... 37
5.5.3. Green Link .......................................................................................................................................... 38
5.5.4. Landscape Planting, Management and Maintenance ........................................................................ 38
5.6. Movement and Traffic ......................................................................................................................... 39
5.6.1. Regional Road Network ...................................................................................................................... 40
5.6.2. Traffic Impact Assessment ................................................................................................................. 40
5.6.3. South Street Intersection .................................................................................................................... 40
5.6.4. Street Types and Connections ........................................................................................................... 41
5.6.5. Public Transport .................................................................................................................................. 43
5.6.6. Pedestrian Movements and Cycle Network ........................................................................................ 43
5.7. Water Management ............................................................................................................................ 44
5.7.1. Stormwater Management ................................................................................................................... 44
5.7.2. Water Quality ...................................................................................................................................... 44
5.7.3. Water Efficiency .................................................................................................................................. 45
5.8. Servicing and Infrastructure ................................................................................................................ 45
5.8.1. Earthworks .......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.2. Power .................................................................................................................................................. 45
5.8.3. Sewer .................................................................................................................................................. 45
5.8.4. Water................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.5. Gas...................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.6. Road Network ..................................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.7. Telecommunications ........................................................................................................................... 45
5.9. Sustainability ....................................................................................................................................... 46
6. Staging and Implementation ............................................................................................................... 47
APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................................. 48
Appendix A Land Ownership ................................................................................................................... 49
Appendix B Pre-Lodgement Consultation ............................................................................................... 53
Appendix C Environmental Assessment Report ..................................................................................... 54
Appendix D Arboricultural Report ............................................................................................................ 55
Appendix E Engineering Servicing Report .............................................................................................. 56
Appendix F Retail Sustainability Assessment ............................................................................................. 57
Appendix G Landscape Report ............................................................................................................... 58
Appendix H Transport Impact Assessment ............................................................................................. 59
Appendix I Local Water Management Plan ............................................................................................... 60
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PRECINCT Figures: Figure 1 – ‘The Heart of Beaconsfield’ Concept ............................................................................................... 10 Figure 2 – Location and Context Plan .............................................................................................................. 11 Figure 3 – Aerial Plan ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 4 – Land Ownership .............................................................................................................................. 13 Figure 5 – Historic Development ...................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 6 – Land Uses ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 7 – MRS Zoning Extract ........................................................................................................................ 17 Figure 8 – LPS Zoning Extract ......................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 9 – Opportunities and Constraints ......................................................................................................... 27 Figure 10 – Davis Park Indicative Masterplan .................................................................................................. 30 Figure 11 – Public Open Space ........................................................................................................................ 34 Figure 12 – Indicative Landscape Masterplan .................................................................................................. 36 Figure 13 – Streetscape Typologies ................................................................................................................. 37 Figure 14 – Green Link Indicative Landscaping ............................................................................................... 38 Figure 15 – Movement Network Plan ............................................................................................................... 39 Figure 16 – Streetscape Cross Section – South Street (interim without road widening) .................................40 Figure 17 – Streetscape Cross Section – Avenues .......................................................................................... 41 Figure 18 – Streetscape Cross Section – East West Streets ........................................................................... 42 Figure 19 – Streetscape Cross Section – Conway Court ................................................................................. 42 Figure 20 – Pedestrian Movements .................................................................................................................. 43 Figure 21 – Indicative Staging Plan .................................................................................................................. 47 Tables: Table 1 – Local Development Plan requirements .............................................................................................. 5 Table 2 – Subdivision and development requirements ...................................................................................... 6 Table 3 – Regional and Sub-Regional Structure Plan Considerations ............................................................ 19 Table 4 – State Planning Considerations ......................................................................................................... 19 Table 5 – Local Planning Considerations ......................................................................................................... 21 Table 6 – Opportunities and Constraints .......................................................................................................... 26 Table 7 – Public Open Space Calculation ........................................................................................................ 35 URBIS DAVIS PARK STRUCTURE PLAN_MAY 2021_FINAL
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DEVELOPER
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Department of Communities
PROJECT TEAM
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Project Management – GMPM
Planning & Urban Design – Urbis
Civil Engineering – Pritchard Francis
Landscape Design – Place Laboratory
Traffic & Transport – GHD
Environmental – GHD
Arboricultural – The Arbour Lab
Local Water Management – GHD
Retail Assessment – Urbis
AMENDMENT TABLE
AMENDMENT NO. SUMMARY OF THE AMENDMENT TYPE DATE APPROVED BY
AMENDMENT WAPC
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This structure plan is prepared under the provisions of the City of Fremantle
Local Planning Scheme No. 4.
IT IS CERTIFIED THAT THIS STRUCTURE PLAN WAS APPROVED BY
RESOLUTION OF THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION
ON: 14 MAY 2021
Signed for and on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission
______________________________________________________________
an officer of the Commission duly authorised by the Commission pursuant to
Section 16 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 for that purpose, in the
presence of:
Witness
14 MAY 2021 Date
14 MAY 2031 Date of Expiry
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Davis Park Precinct Structure Plan applies to
10.18 hectares of land bounded by South Street,
Lefroy Road, Caesar Street, and Fifth Avenue,
Beaconsfield. The structure plan has the potential STRUCTURE PLAN SUMMARY TABLE
to deliver a range of residential densities and
building typologies ITEM DATA SECTION
The structure plan provides for the realisation of the Total area covered 10.18Ha Section 2
vision for the Davis Park Precinct:
by the structure
The redevelopment of Davis Park plan:
Precinct will support high quality Area of specific Ha Section 5.2
residential and commercial
land uses:
development in a vibrant and
sustainable urban setting, Residential 6.28Ha
consolidating the South Street Mixed Use 0.295Ha
local centre as a transport-
Local Centre 0.612Ha
oriented development node on the
South Street corridor whilst Education 0.28Ha
maintaining a scale and character
Estimated 85 dwellings per Ha Structure Plan
complementary to its context.
residential site Map Part I
This will be achieved though an expansion of the density
existing South Street local centre to support
higher-density living alongside a mixture of Estimated number Nil N/A
businesses to service the needs of the local of schools
community. A range of dwelling types will be Estimated area and 9,642sqm or 10.90% Section 5.4
accommodated within the precinct to provide for a
percentage of
variety of housing options that reflect the diverse
population of Beaconsfield and the wider City of public open space
Fremantle. Estimated number 591-779 Section 5.2
The precinct will facilitate a strong north-south of dwellings (minimum 550)
connection from South Street through an
expanded Davis Park reserve and an extension of Estimated 1320 - 1870
a high quality Green Link through the site to Lefroy Population
Road, Fremantle College and the wider ‘Heart of
Beaconfield’ beyond. Integration of new and Estimated 3,500sq.m NLA (retail Section 5.3
established vegetation across the site symbolises
Commercial floor space)
an embedded sustainability and contributes to
character and identity. Floorspace
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PART 1 DAVIS PARK PRECINCT STRUCTURE PLAN BEACONSFIELD
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1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRUCTURE PLAN
higher density development in the
1.1. STRUCTURE PLAN AREA remainder of the Structure Plan area.
The subject of this structure plan is the land bound • Provide for two storey terrace housing
by South Street, Lefroy Road, Caesar Street, and products fronting Fifth Avenue (rear
Fifth Avenue, being the land contained within the loaded) with allowance for up to three
inner edge of the structure plan boundary line storey built form to the rear/west of sub-
shown on the Structure Plan Map. precinct, addressing Davis Park.
• Promote the retention of mature
1.2. STRUCTURE PLAN vegetation, and the integration of this into
OBJECTIVES site planning and built form outcomes.
• Achieve a minimum dwelling target of 60
The purpose of this structure plan is to: dwellings.
• Provide guidance on the subdivision and Innovative Housing Sub-Precinct
development of the structure plan area.
• Provide flexibility to accommodate a range
• Facilitate orderly and proper planning of of non-conventional medium-density
the structure plan area within the context of housing typologies, to a maximum height
the site’s opportunities and constraints. of six storeys, including provision for
Its overarching objective is to facilitate outcomes alternative and innovative built form
consistent with the Davis Park Precinct vision. outcomes. These may include, but not
Specific objectives of each Sub-Precinct are as limited to the following:
follows: − small/micro housing;
South Street Sub-Precinct − maisonette-style housing;
• Provide for an extension of the existing − affordable housing;
South Street Local Centre to the east of the
sub-precinct. − aged and dependant persons
housing;
• Facilitate a mix of commercial and
residential development along South − shared/communal (e.g.
Street, with a minimum building height of Baugruppen) residential
two storeys with an active frontage, and development.
consideration of greater height in the • Promote the retention of mature
eastern portion of the sub-precinct, vegetation, and the integration of this into
providing for businesses and services site planning and built form outcomes.
which service the local community.
• Achieve a minimum dwelling target of 106
• Provide for higher-density multiple dwelling dwellings.
development up to six storeys along South
Street. Lefroy Sub-Precinct
• Promote the retention of mature • Provide for residential development up to
vegetation, and the integration of this into four storeys in height that addresses
site planning and built form outcomes. Lefroy Road and the pedestrian access
way through the sub-precinct.
• Achieve a minimum dwelling target of 214
dwellings. • Promote the retention of mature
vegetation, and the integration of this into
Transition Sub-Precinct site planning and built form outcomes.
• Provide for residential development that • Provide a landscaped pedestrian access
maintains a streetscape along Fifth way from Davis Park to Lefroy Road, of at
Avenue that complements the existing least 12 metres in width, designed in
single residential dwellings to the east, accordance with Crime Prevention through
minimises building bulk and traffic impacts Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
and provides an appropriate transition to
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• Achieve a minimum dwelling target of 170 Subdivision and development is to be undertaken
dwellings. in accordance with the R-Codes Volumes 1 and 2
unless varied by a local development plan.
Retail floorspace in the South Street sub-precinct
1.3. OPERATION as defined by the structure plan is to be capped at
In accordance with Clause 22 of Schedule 2 of the 3,500sq.m NLA.
Planning and Development (Local Planning
Minimum residential densities are to be in
Scheme) Regulations 2015, this Structure Plan will
accordance with the Part I Structure Plan Map.
come into operation on the day in which the
structure plan is approved by the Western A minimum yield of 550 dwellings is to be achieved
Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). Once across the Structure Plan Area.
approved, decision-makers shall have due regard
to the contents of this Structure Plan when making Sustainability Schedule for Lower Density
decisions on the subdivision and development of Development (R40 or less)
land within the structure plan area. This structure
plan has an effective period of 10 years Where development is proposed at a residential
commencing from the day of endorsement unless density of R40 or less, all of the following criteria
otherwise rescinded prior. shall be satisfied:
1.4. STAGING (a) Each dwelling shall demonstrate a
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
The staging of the structure plan is primarily (NatHERS) star rating one star in excess
influenced by the preferences and intentions of of the current energy efficiency
land owners, the desire to introduce the South requirement of the Building Codes of
Street Sub-Precinct amenity early in the project, Australia for class 1A buildings. The star
market drivers, interfaces and practical rating shall be certified by a NatHERS
considerations. accredited assessor; and
Staging is anticipated to be undertaken as follows:
(b) Provision of a minimum 2.0kw photovoltaic
• Stage 1: South Street Sub-Precinct (north solar panel system per dwelling; and
eastern corner)
• Stage 2: Transition Sub-Precinct (c) Provision of a minimum 3000L capacity
• Stage 3: Lefroy Sub-Precinct (Department rainwater tank per dwelling, or alternatively
of Communities owned land only) an approved grey-water reuse system that
• Stage 4: Innovative Housing Sub-Precinct collects grey water from the laundry and
• Stage 5: South Street Sub-Precinct (north bathroom and re-directs it for irrigation
western corner) and/or ground water recharge; and
• Stage 6: Lefroy Sub-Precinct (Privately
(d) A minimum of one existing mature tree per
owned)
dwelling shall be retained on site, or
alternatively a minimum of one mature tree
1.5. SUBDIVISION AND per dwelling (minimum 100 Litre bag) shall
be planted on site prior to occupancy of
DEVELOPMENT development in a location nominated and
approved on the development application.
REQUIREMENTS
The Structure Plan Map designates the land use
zones applicable to the structure plan area. The
decision-making authority is to have due regard to
the zoning, subdivision and development
requirements contained within this structure plan
when making planning decisions.
Land use and development within the structure
plan is to be consistent with the prescribed zonings
and reservations as detailed on the structure plan
Map as defined under the City of Fremantle’s Local
Planning Scheme No. 4.
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1.6. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Local Development Plans (LDPs) are required to
be prepared for each sub-precinct, lodged with
subdivision applications and approved prior to
development. LDPs are to address the objectives
of the Structure Plan and sub-precinct and the
matters identified in Table 2 below:
Table 1 – Local Development Plan requirements
PRECINCT DESCRIPTION CONSIDERATIONS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
1 South Street Sub- − Interface with South Street and surrounding development
SOUTH STREET Precinct fronting context (including adjoining local centre and adjacent
SUB-PRECINCT South Street residential)
− Transport Noise
A – Local − Interface with adjacent residential
Centre/Residential − Access and servicing considerations
− Public transport integration and stop provision
B- Mixed − Built form controls including building height, setbacks,
Use/Residential indicative servicing/ storage areas and any other building
design features considered relevant
− Land use mix and allocation of retail floorspace
2 Residential Sub- − Interface with Fifth Avenue and surrounding development
TRANSITION Precinct context (including adjacent residential)
SUB-PRECINCT interfacing with − Access considerations
Fifth Avenue and − Built form controls including building height, setbacks,
adjacent indicative servicing/ storage areas and any other building
residential design features considered relevant
− Tree retention
3 Residential Sub- − Interface with Davis Park, Caesar Street and surrounding
INNOVATIVE Precinct fronting development context (including adjacent residential)
HOUSING SUB- Davis Park − Access considerations
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variations necessary to facilitate these
− Built form controls including building height, setbacks,
indicative servicing/ storage areas and any other building
design features considered relevant
− Tree retention
4 Residential Sub- − Interface with Education site (Fremantle Early Learning
LEFROY SUB- Precinct fronting Centre)
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Street and Fifth Avenue)
− Green Link location and design
− Green Link interface
− Built form controls including building height, setbacks,
indicative servicing/ storage areas and any other building
design features considered relevant
− Tree retention
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1.7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following technical information is required to be
undertaken at future planning stages:
Table 2 – Subdivision and development requirements
ADDITIONAL PURPOSE APPROVAL STAGE CONSULTATION
INFORMATION REQUIRED
Urban Water To detail drainage construction works, Condition of Department of Water.
Management monitoring and maintenance subdivision approval.
Plan arrangements in accordance with the
WAPC’s Better Urban Water
Management Guidelines.
Landscape To detail landscape design and Condition of City of Fremantle
Design and Open planting (including adherence to subdivision approval.
Space water-wise principles) and the ongoing
Management management and maintenance
Plan arrangements of landscaping and
public open space areas
Arboricultural To detail the vegetation identified for Condition of City of Fremantle
Report and Tree retention or transplanting. subdivision approval.
Management
To provide detail of specific
Plan
management, mitigation and tree
retention methods to be implemented
at both the construction and
development stage.
Traffic To provide technical specifications As required. City of Fremantle
Management relating to road upgrades, construction
Main Roads WA (if
Plan management arrangements and
required).
broader traffic requirements.
Geotechnical To detail the specific design and Condition of City of Fremantle
Report construction recommendations and subdivision approval.
requirements.
Road To realign / close roads where Condition of Department of
Realignment / required. subdivision approval. Planning Lands and
Closure Approval Heritage.
Local Preparation of Local Development Condition of City of Fremantle.
Development Plans to guide detailed built form Subdivision of
Plans outcomes across the project area in Development
accordance with the provisions of Approval.
Clause 1.6.
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STRUCTURE PLAN AREA
ZONES
NANNINE AVENUE
RESIDENTIAL
MIXED USE
LOCAL CENTRE
RESERVES
SOUTH STREET PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
EDUCATION
PRIMARY DISTRIBUTOR ROAD
ROAD 1
LOCAL ROAD
OTHER
O'REILLY CLOSE GREEN LINK (PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WAY)
REGIONAL ROAD AND STRATEGIC
HIGH-FREQUENCY TRANSPORT
EDGAR CT
CORRIDOR
CAESAR STREET
R CODES
FIFTH AVENUE
SUB-PRECINCT BOUNDARY
DENSITY MINIMUM
CONWAY CT
RANGE TARGET
SOUTH STREET R60-R100 R60
SUB-PRECINCT
TRANSITION SUB-PRECINCT R30-R60 R30
HOUSING INNOVATION R40-R80 R60
DOIG PLACE SUB-PRECINCT
LEFROY SUB-PRECINCT R30-R80 R40
NOTES
1. LOTS SHOWN ON STRUCTURE PLAN MAP
REFLECT EXISTING CADASTRAL
BOUNDARIES OF LOTS WITHIN THE
STRUCTURE PLAN AREA AT THE TIME OF
THE STRUCTURE PLAN APPROVAL, PRIOR
D
LEFROY ROA TO AMALGAMATION AND RE-SUBDIVISION.
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1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
This part of the report provides an explanation of The delivery of the vision is to be through providing
how the structure plan was developed considering a Structure Plan and design outcomes which
the site, its characteristics and the planning addresses:
framework. It provides detail on the structure plan’s
form, function and key attributes. It also provides Character: a place for everyone which
guidance on how the structure plan should be recognises the eclectic community
interpreted and implemented, inclusive of future which has shaped Beaconsfield’s
reporting. character. This should ensure the
Davis Park Precinct allows for housing
The purpose of the structure plan is to provide a stock that meets the needs of a wider
framework that will guide future subdivision, demographic through providing a range
development and land use within the structure plan of housing and lifestyle choices for
area. This includes future reporting and approvals differing family structures and
required to support more detailed planning for the community gatherings whilst retaining
land. the character and sense of place.
The structure plan will facilitate the development of Natural: a place set amongst the trees
the Davis Park Precinct for a range of residential which maintains the visual and physical
typologies and a supporting commercial node whilst relationship to existing vegetation and
maintaining the existing Davis Park open space. greenery across the site. Development
This document provides all necessary information which sits among the trees and is
and addresses the reporting requirements of The oriented to provide access to natural
City of Fremantle Local Planning Scheme No. 4 light and air will improve the liability of a
(LPS 4) and the requirements of the Planning and higher density development on the site.
Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations
2015, including the Western Australian Planning Live/Work/Play: providing the daily
Commission’s Structure Plan Framework (August needs of residents through the
2015). expansion of the Beaconsfield Local
Centre - providing opportunities for
retail and commercial goods and
1.1. DAVIS PARK PRECINCT VISION services, eating and drinking places,
community gathering places and
Early in the process a visioning exercise was
community services creating a sense of
undertaken with the Department of Communities
ownership and community within the
and the project team to identify the vision and
Davis Park Precinct. Providing a range
process for setting the strategic direction for the
of housing choice and high quality
future of the Davis Park Precinct.
passive and active recreation spaces
The Davis Park Precinct is focused will ensure the Davis Park Precinct
on diversity in both people and offers the complete package.
housing choices. The eclectic
neighbourhood includes cultural Connected: creating the ability to get
and community facilities and a to and from the Davis Park Precinct and
mixed use heart providing access the surrounding locality and further
to a range of amenities. New and afield with ease. A focus on walkability
established vegetation integrated and legibility of the site, and
across the site symbolises an connections to the high frequency bus
embedded sustainable approach to route ensures that additional amenities
living and contributes to a strong and services are easily accessible in
sense of community and identity the immediate surrounds and wider
that is distinctly Beaconsfield. destinations such as Fremantle.
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1.2. THE HEART OF BEACONSFIELD MASTERPLAN
The Heart of Beaconsfield project is a City of An interim concept plan has been released to
Fremantle project which responds to the changes provide a visual consolidation of outcomes from the
occurring within Beaconsfield locality and ensuring initial community engagement.
regeneration continues to occur in a co-ordinated
manner. The objective is to work with the local The outcomes from the community consultation for
community to develop an over-arching Master Plan the Masterplan have been incorporated into the
to guide the future development. planning and design for the Davis Park Precinct
Structure Plan, including the ‘Retail Heart.’
The project has undergone community
engagement and the concepts and ideas are being
tested regarding feasibility and achieving a
consolidated approach prior to the Masterplan
being released for feedback.
Figure 1 – ‘The Heart of Beaconsfield’ Concept
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2. LAND DESCRIPTION
2.1. LOCATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONTEXT
The structure plan area is located in the suburb of The structure plan area is located approximately
Beaconsfield and is bound by South Street to the 15km south-west of the Perth CBD and 2km south-
north, Lefroy Road to the south, Fifth Avenue to the east of the Fremantle City Centre and is located
east and Caesar Street to the west. immediately south of the suburb of White Gum
Valley.
Figure 2 illustrates the location of the structure
plan area in a regional context.
Figure 2 – Location and Context Plan
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2.2. LOCAL CONTEXT
high level of community and educational facilities
At present, the overall structure plan area including Bruce Lee Reserve to the west and
measures 10.18ha and is made up of 51 lots, Fremantle College to the south-west. To the east,
comprising 266 dwellings. several commercial uses border South Street.
The structure plan area is surrounded by low
density residential development to the east and a
Figure 3 – Aerial Plan
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2.4. HISTORY
There are no sites of Aboriginal heritage
The Davis Park Precinct was developed by the significance located within the structure plan area,
Housing Authority (then the State Housing however it is acknowledged that Indigenous
Commission) in the late 1940’s for the purposes of occupation rates of existing housing is high.
post-war residential housing for migrants (refer
historical imagery below), known as the Davis Park It is noted that several changes and a relatively
Estate. Previous to this, the site comprised the large-scale redevelopment of the site have
broader Mulberry Farm which was established in previously been seen on the site. In particular it is
the 1860’s and comprised 3 acres of vineyard and noted a large-scale redevelopment in the late
orchard uses. 1970s/early 1980s closed off connections to Fifth
Avenue and Caesar Street, created the Davis Park
Notwithstanding, no formal heritage listings are public open space and introduced higher density
applicable to the structure plan area, 7 Housing built form across the site.
Authority dwellings adjoining South Street have
been identified as having some heritage A depiction of the historical development of Davis
significance (registered on 2 February 2016). This Park is set out in Figure 5.
includes properties located at 171-195 South
Street (Place Number 25579). All properties have
been identified as ‘RPH – Does not warrant
assessment’.
Figure 5 – Historic Development
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The structure plan area generally slopes towards
2.5. LAND USE the west and comprises a number of mature trees.
The structure plan area comprises approximately Davis Park Public Open Space is located centrally
266 dwellings, with a mix of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4- within the site which was upgraded in 2015 to
bedroom units. Approximately 45% of existing include new recreational facilities (scooter path,
housing stock comprises 3 or more-bedroom playground, and nature play), upgraded lighting
dwellings. and basketball facilities. A childcare (Fremantle
Early Learning Centre) is located south of Davis
The current site layout is predominantly a grouped Park and caters for ages 0 to 5-years. The centre
dwelling/unit style arrangement with the housing is a community based, not-for-profit centre and is
stock generally considered rundown and in need envisaged to remain as part of the future
for refurbishment and/or redevelopment. redevelopment.
Figure 6 – Land Uses A summary of land uses within the structure plan
area are set out in Figure 6.
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2.6. POPULATION AND 2.7. TRAFFIC AND ACCESS
DEMOGRAPHICS CONTEXT
Beaconsfield comprises approximately 4,985 The structure plan area is bound by South Street to
residents as of the 2016 census (ABS). the north, Lefroy Road to the south, Fifth Avenue
to the east and Caesar Street to the west. South
The community profile is characterised by: Street is a primary distribution road under Main
Roads WA Functional Hierarchy and Primary
• A median age of 41
Regional Road reserve under the Metropolitan
• Children aged 0-14 years of age make up
Region Scheme.
17.4% of the population
• People aged 65 years and over make up South Street is currently a single carriageway road
18.2% of the population that connects key employment, health, rail and
• Average household size of 2.4 persons education services and infrastructure in Fremantle
• 1,345 families with an average of 1.7 and Murdoch. Existing traffic volumes on South
children per family Street (21,000vpd) currently exceeds the threshold
• Employment rate of 86% (inclusive of full (8-12,000vpd) for a single carriageway road with 1
time and part time work) which is reflective lane in each direction. The State Government has
of the rates across Western Australia identified South Street as an important route for
• Income levels – median weekly income of future rapid public transport, which may potentially
$1,483.00 include widening to 6 lanes inclusive of 2 priority
• A relatively equal proportion of owner bus lanes. A 10m wide road widening area is
occupier and rented housing shown on the Metropolitan Region Scheme for
future widening, impacting on the northernmost lots
Surrounding suburbs of White Gum Valley, in the structure plan area.
Hamilton Hill, South Fremantle and Hamilton Hill
display characteristics generally similar to that of Lefroy Road to the south is a local distributor road
Beaconsfield. under the Main Roads WA Functional Hierarchy,
connecting Carrington Street to the east with
Hampden Road to the west. Both Fifth Avenue and
Caesar Street are both access roads.
Internal roads comprise O’Reilly Drive, Doig Place,
Edgar Court and Conway Court. Many of these
internal roads are cul-de-sac configuration.
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3. PLANNING FRAMEWORK
3.1. ZONING AND RESERVATIONS
South Street is located directly north of the
3.1.1. Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment area which is reserved as a Primary
The structure plan area is zoned Urban under the Regional Road under the MRS. A portion of the
Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS), as shown in northernmost lots are impacted by this reserve
Figure 7 below. This allows for a variety of land which encroaches onto the lots for the purpose of
uses including residential, commercial, and light future road widening (approximately 10m).
industry.
Figure 7 – MRS Zoning Extract
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3.1.2. Local Planning Scheme
The structure plan area is zoned Development The specific zones proposed by this Structure Plan
zone under the City of Fremantle Local Planning are outlined in section 5.2.
Scheme No.4. This zoning was established in 2016
by way of a Scheme Amendment (No.72) in order
to allow for a structure plan to be established over
the subject area.
Figure 8 – LPS Zoning Extract
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3.2. REGIONAL AND SUB-REGIONAL STRUCTURE PLANS
The Central Sub-Regional Planning framework aims to provide an integrated planning and infrastructure
framework to guide infill growth. The below table provides a summary of provisions relevant to the structure
plan area and discusses how the structure plan has addressed these.
Table 3 – Regional and Sub-Regional Structure Plan Considerations
Document Summary Discussion
Central Sub- The framework focuses on achieving higher densities The structure plan is aligned with the
Regional Planning of employment and residential development (including sub-regional framework in that it
Framework infill development and consolidation). aims to redevelop existing housing
stock as part of a broader urban
March 2018 The framework identifies South Street as an ‘Urban
renewal process and contribute
Corridor’ which aims to transition key transport
towards the City of Fremantle’s infill
corridors into multi-functional corridors and high
dwelling target of 7,100 dwellings.
amenity. It also notes that existing or planned high-
Specifically, the structure plan
quality public transport is an important consideration
facilitates higher density residential
in determining whether a corridor is suitable for more
development resulting in a minimum
compact and diverse urban form.
of 550 dwellings (R40 and above)
and the provision of mixed use along
a significant transit route and activity
corridor (South Street). The density
associated with the structure plan is
considered to significantly contribute
to the City’s infill targets, providing at
a minimum an additional 324
dwellings.
The State Government has identified
South Street as an important route for
future rapid public transport which can
support higher residential densities
and the agglomeration of employment
uses.
3.3. STATE PLANNING
A range of state planning policies are considered applicable to the development of the structure plan area,
primarily those pertaining to built form and access. The below table provides a summary of provisions relevant
to the structure plan area and discusses how the structure plan has addressed these.
Table 4 – State Planning Considerations
Document Summary Discussion
State Planning State Planning Policy No. 3 – Urban Growth The structure plan is consistent with the
Policy No. 3 – and Settlement (SPP 3) sets out the objectives of the Policy as it builds upon an
Urban Growth and principles and considerations which apply to existing residential community that is
Settlement planning for urban growth and settlement in strategically positioned in close proximity to
Western Australia. established and future transport routes, public
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transport, activity centres and employment
opportunities
State Planning The purpose of the R-Codes is to provide a The structure plan provides for a range of R-
Policy No. 3.1 – comprehensive basis for the control of Code densities reflective of the zoning,
Residential Design residential development throughout Western location and amenity attributed to various
Codes Australia. The R-Codes set out a variety of portions of the structure plan area. The
residential density codes, from R2 through proposed densities range between R40 and
to R-AC0, reflecting different densities of RAC-100 providing for a range of dwelling
residential development and different typologies including single residential
development contexts. dwellings. The design ensures future
residential development can be developed in
manner which is generally in accordance with
the R-Codes.
State Planning SPP4.2 sets out a network/hierarchy of The South Street Sub-Precinct, with a
Policy 4.2 – Activity activity centres in Perth and Peel, having maximum retail floor space cap of 3,500sq.m
Centres for Perth regard to the distribution, function, land use constitutes a Neighbourhood Centre under
and Peel and urban design elements of centres. SPP4.2. The function of this is to provide for
the weekly household shopping needs and
community facilities.
The structure plan builds upon the existing
local centre on South Street to create the
Neighbourhood Centre, incorporating land
uses consistent with the intentions of SPP4.2.
State Planning This policy aims to protect people from Appropriate mechanisms to protect future
Policy No. 5.4 – unreasonable levels of transport noise by residents from transport noise on South Street
Road and Rail establishing a standardised set of criteria to will be required through the LDP process and
Transport Noise be used in the assessment of proposals. Development Applications relating to specific
and Freight development. It is considered that
Considerations in development within the structure plan area will
Land Use Planning achieve appropriate noise levels.
State Planning The purpose of the R-Codes Volume 2 is to The structure plan includes a range of R-
Policy 7.3 provide guidance and controls for the Codes greater than R40 and has been
Residential Design development of multiple dwellings designed to ensure the applicable sections of
Codes Volume 2 – (apartments) within Western Australia. SPP 7.3 can be appropriately met in the
Apartments These refer to all development coded R40 development of multiple dwellings on the site.
or higher. The policy seeks to provide
development which is appropriate for the
intended purpose, responsive to the site
characteristics and local context.
Liveable Liveable Neighbourhoods is the WAPC’s The structure plan has been developed
Neighbourhoods current operational policy guiding the design around the principles of Liveable
and approval of structure plans. The Neighbourhoods, in particular the following:
objective of Liveable Neighbourhoods is the
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delivery of new developments that provide An improved urban structure based
high quality living, working and recreational on interconnected, safe and
environments, contributing to the successful walkabout street blocks aimed at
implementation of the State Planning reducing car dependency. In this
Strategy and State Sustainability Strategy. regard, a review of the existing cul-
de-sacs will be undertaken to
ensure a more connected urban
environment.
Creation of a sense of community,
identity and place.
Provision of a greater variety of lot
sizes and dwelling types to cater
for a more diverse community.
Consideration of higher densities
that can support local services and
public transport.
3.4. LOCAL PLANNING
A range of local planning policies are considered applicable to the development of the structure plan area,
primarily those pertaining to built form and access. The below table provides a summary of provisions relevant
to the structure plan area and discusses how the structure plan has addressed these.
Table 5 – Local Planning Considerations
Document Summary Discussion
Local Planning The provisions of this policy apply to all residential Streetscape typologies within the
Policy 2.9 - development and addresses items including structure plan have been influenced
Residential setbacks, building orientation and building height by the Design WA built form drivers
Streetscape Policy and scale. and the landscaping outcomes sought
for the structure plan area.
Setbacks, building orientation and
height and scale for the built form will
be in accordance with the LDPs
prepared for the four identified sub-
precincts.
Local Planning The objective of this policy is to provide guidance on Opportunities for tree retention and
Policy 2.10 - the requirement and assessment of landscape plans landscape enhancement have been
Landscaping of and where Scheme and Policy requirements can be considered as part of the structure
Development and varied in relation to planning applications which planning process. Importantly, the
Existing Vegetation contain tree(s) and vegetation considered worthy of interface with the adjoining Bruce Lee
on Development conservation. reserve and Davis Park have been
Sites considered, as well as opportunities to
enhance green spaces and increase
the quality and distribution of green
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