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Cockburncoast District Structure Plan CockburnCoast district structure plan September 2009 Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth Western Australia 6000 CockburnCoast Disclaimer This document has been published by the Western Australian Planning Commission. Any representation, statement, opinion or advice expressed or implied in this publication is made in good faith and on the basis that the government, its employees and agents are not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken, as the case may be, in respect of any representation, statement, opinion or advice referred to herein. Professional advice should be obtained before applying the information contained in this document to particular circumstances. © State of Western Australia Published by the Western Australian Planning Commission Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth Western Australia 6000 Published September 2009 ISBN O 7309 9639 5 internet: http://www.wapc.wa.gov.au email: [email protected] tel: 08 9264 7777 fax: 08 9264 7566 TTY: 08 9264 7535 infoline:1800 626 477 Western Australian Planning Commission owns all photography in this document unless otherwise stated. Copies of this document are available in alternative formats on application to the disability services coordinator. district structure plan ii CockburnCoast Foreword Exciting prospects for Cockburn coast The Cockburn Coast District Structure Plan establishes an exciting A key feature of the structure plan is its focus on sustainability future for the Cockburn coast, promising a range of housing types, through the establishment of ambitious performance targets. It also activities and employment choices. provides for a variety of housing types and styles such as apartments, townhouses and smaller dwellings that will offer The structure plan aims to transform the area by redeveloping the choice to people interested in modern, beachside development in South Fremantle Power Station and introducing a transit system the metro area. link to Fremantle, vibrant coastal nodes and improved connections to the area's environmental elements. The structure plan encompasses a range of land uses such as residential, business, commercial, education, tourism and It is anticipated that approximately 10,000 new residents will be recreational opportunities, while enabling sufficient flexibility to able to call the Cockburn coast home, while at least 2700 people accommodate existing industries until they are ready to relocate. will call it their new place of employment. Many more people will be drawn to the rejuvenated Power Station and its surrounds as it Redevelopment of the Cockburn coast will take time, however I am becomes a favourite leisure destination for families and visitors looking forward to the State Government, working in conjunction alike. with local governments, landowners and the community, to deliver on the intent of the district structure plan. Establishing a framework for future land use and transport planning and decision-making, the district structure plan proposes This process will complement the collaboration which has already a forward-thinking response to urban redevelopment. occurred in the preparation of the district structure plan, including the valuable input provided by the Cockburn coast reference As a planned urban growth area outlined in the Directions 2031 – group. Draft Metropolitan Spatial Framework for Perth and Peel, the structure plan demonstrates how urban consolidation can be undertaken in a way that is responsive to the regional context. John Day MLA Minister for Planning district structure plan iii CockburnCoast district structure plan iv CockburnCoast Contents Summary - Regional framework ix Suitable uses for mixed use areas 12 2.6.1 Movement network objectives and philosophy 17 Uses not suitable 12 2.4.2.3 Mixed business 13 2.6.2 Integrated transport strategy 17 Part 1 The district structure plan 1 Suitable uses for mixed business 13 2.6.2.1 Regional road network 18 Uses not suitable 13 2.6.2.2 Regional public transport 18 Chapter 1 Introduction 3 2.4.2.4 Local Activity Nodes 13 2.6.3 Proposed road network 18 1.1 Setting the scene 3 Suitable uses for local activity 2.6.3.1 Hampton Road 18 nodes 13 2.6.3.2 Cockburn Coast Drive 1.2 Purpose of the plan 3 Uses not suitable 13 (Fremantle to Rockingham 1.3 Development of the plan 3 2.4.2.5 Commercial/community 13 Controlled Access Highway) 19 1.3.1 Stakeholder liaison and consultation 3 2.4.2.6 Primary school 13 2.6.3.3 Cockburn Road 19 2.4.2.7 Public open space 14 2.6.3.4 Coastal roads 19 1.3.2 Developing the plan 3 2.4.2.8 Parks and recreation 14 2.6.3.5 Other roads 19 1.3.3 Structure plan consultant team 5 2.4.2.9 Sewer pump station 14 2.6.4 Proposed public transport network 19 1.4 What does the district structure plan contain? 6 2.4.2.10 Freight rail reserve 14 2.6.4.1 Bus rapid transit 20 1.5 Structure of the CCDSP 7 2.4.3 Structure plan yields 14 2.6.4.2 Rail options 20 2.4.4 Relevant performance targets 14 2.6.4.3 Public transport alignment 22 2.4.5 Further land use planning and design 2.6.5 Pedestrian and cyclists 22 Chapter 2 The plan 8 initiatives required 14 2.6.5.1 Regional network 22 2.5 Special development areas 15 2.1 District structure plan design framework 8 2.6.5.2 Local network 23 2.2. The vision - taking Cockburn coast towards 2030 8 2.5.1 South Fremantle Power Station special 2.6.5.3 End of trip facilities 24 development area 15 2.3 Design principles 8 2.6.5.4 Key pedestrian connection 2.5.1.1 Building ownership 15 elements 24 2.4 Land uses 10 2.5.1.2 Heritage 16 2.6.6 Relevant performance targets 24 2.4.1 Land use and zoning objectives 10 2.5.1.3 Land use mix and regeneration principles 16 2.6.7 Further transport planning initiatives 2.4.2 Land uses 8 required 24 2.5.1.4 Switchyard Infrastructure 17 2.4.2.1 Residential 10 2.7 Public open space 24 Suitable uses for residential uses 11 2.5.2 Darkan/Emplacement special development area 17 2.7.1 Open space objectives 24 Uses not suitable 11 2.7.2 Public open space 24 2.4.2.2 Mixed use 11 2.6 Movement network 17 2.7.3 Public open space contribution 25 district structure plan v CockburnCoast 2.7.4 Coastal foreshore 26 2.11.7.1 Employment self-sufficiency 40 2.12.10 Further environmental management initiatives required 46 2.8 Public realm 26 2.11.7.2 Employment land 40 2.11.7.3 Power station precinct 40 2.13 Infrastructure 46 2.8.1 Public realm objectives 26 2.11.7.4 Emplacement and Darkan 2.13.1 Site works 46 2.8.2 Urban open spaces 26 precincts 40 2.13.2 Waste water collection 46 2.8.3 Streetscapes 26 2.11.8 Relevant performance targets 41 2.13.3 Stormwater 46 2.8.3.1 Cockburn Coast Drive 26 2.11.9 Further socio-economic initiatives required 41 2.13.3.1 On site filtration 46 2.8.3.2 Laneways 27 2.12 Managing the environment 41 2.13.3.2 Stormwater infrastructure 2.9 Built form and architectural expression 27 2.12.1 Biodiversity and multi use corridors 41 measurers 47 2.9.1 Built form objectives 27 2.12.2 Flora and vegetation impacts 41 2.13.4 Water supply 47 2.9.2 Townscape vision 27 2.12.2.1 TEC’s and priority flora 41 2.13.5 Electricity 47 2.9.3 Height assessment considerations 27 2.13.4.1 Electricity reticulation 47 2.12.2.2 Impacted areas of Parks and 2.9.4 Iconic, landmark and gateway building Recreation reserve 41 2.13.4.2 Switchyard relocation 47 sites 28 2.12.2.3 Flora and vegetation 2.13.4.3 Sustainable energy alternatives 48 2.9.5 Architectural expression 28 management 42 2.13.6 Gas 48 2.10 Precinct character guidelines 29 2.12.3 Fauna 42 2.13.7 IT and communications 48 2.10.1 Power station precinct 30 2.12.4 Urban water management 42 2.13.8 Bus rapid transit 48 2.10.2 Hilltop precinct 31 2.12.4.1 Water sensitive urban design 42 2.13.9 Sustainable built form 48 2.10.3 Robb Jetty precinct 33 2.12.4.2 Water management 2.13.10 Relevant performance targets 48 recommendations 43 2.10.4 Emplacement precinct 34 2.13.11 Further infrastructure initiatives required 48 Groundwater 43 2.10.5 Darkan precinct 35 Stormwater 43 Chapter 3 Implementation options 49 2.10.6 Fremantle village precinct 35 Potable water use reduction 43 2.10.7 Newmarket precinct 36 2.12.4.3 Additional work required 43 3.1 Implementation 49 2.11 Socio-economic elements 37 2.12.4.4 Manning Lake management 43 3.2 Implementation models 49 2.11.1 Social sustainability 37 2.12.5 Contaminated sites 44 3.2.1 Local planning schemes 49 2.11.2 Community facilities and recreation 37 2.12.6 Noise and vibration management 44 3.2.2 Joint development scheme 49 2.11.3 Sense of place 38 2.12.7 Coastal planning 44 3.3.3 Specific redevelopment authority 49 2.11.4 Community diversity 38 2.12.7.1 Coastal processes setback 44 3.3.4 Metropolitan redevelopment authority 50 2.12.7.2 Coastal planning strategy 44 2.11.5 Affordable housing 38 3.3 Planning requirements following adoption of 2.12.7.3 Foreshore management plan 45 2.11.5.1 Affordable housing mechanisms 38 the district structure plan 50 2.12.8 Environmental approvals process 45 2.11.6 Community engagement and capacity 3.3.1 Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment 50 building 39 2.12.9 Relevant performance targets 45 3.3.2 Local planning scheme amendment 50 2.11.7 Employment 39 3.3.3 Master plan 51 district structure plan vi CockburnCoast 3.3.4 Local structure plans 51 4.3.8 Heritage 63 5.10.1 Port Coogee 74 3.3.4.1 Existing development zone 52 4.3.9 Encouraging change 63 5.10.2 South Beach Village - Stockland 75 3.3.5 Development control and design 4.4 Project philosophy 63 5.10.3 South Beach Estate 75 guidelines 52 4.5 From
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