North Metro Issues

1490. Hon Alison Xamon to the minister representing the Minister for Planning:

I refer to the Three Oceans development in Scarborough, and I ask:

(a)  was the proponent ever required to explain why it was not possible for them to comply with the Scarborough Redevelopment Scheme building height restrictions;

(b)  if yes to (a), what was the explanation of why they required height so far beyond that anticipated in the Scarborough Redevelopment Scheme; and

1488. Hon Alison Xamon to the minister representing the Minister for Planning:

I refer to the Western Australia Planning Commission’s amendments to the City of Nedlands’ Local Planning Scheme 3, 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;