Background

The City of Cockburn is proposing an amendment to Local Planning Policy 4.2 (LPP 4.2) Cockburn Central North (Muriel Court) Structure Plan Design Guidelines.

About the Amendment

At the 9 December 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting (Item 15.1.3), Council determined to advertise the proposed amendment to LPP 4.2. The amendment proposes the following changes:

  • Introduce a 3m primary street setback in R25 density code area’s
  • Adjust the minimum side and rear setback within the Mixed Business (Office/Residential) designation from 3m to ‘in accordance with the R-Codes’
  • Adjust the rear setback within the Mixed Business (Non-Residential) designation from 10m to 6m
  • Adjust the Primary Controls for all density codes as they relate to Building heights by introducing Appendix 1 – Building Heights Plan
    • The north-west section of R60 density code is reduced from two storey minimum to one storey minimum
  • Renumber remaining Appendices accordingly.

What will happen next

To help guide the City consider the proposed changes, the community is invited to share their feedback. Once the consultation period ends, the City will review all feedback and then make a recommendation to the Council, who will then determine the final outcome.

The amendment will also be referred to the Western Australian Planning Commission, as specific provisions within the policy (Building Height) require their approval prior to being endorsed by Council.

Submission Form

In writing

Email: [email protected]

Post: City of Cockburn, PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC WA 6965

Written submissions must include:

  • Reference number - 104/015
  • Details of your submission
  • Your name and address
  • Whether you would like your details kept confidential.
Council requires a Schedule of Submissions to be prepared, which includes a submitter's name and address. This forms part of a Council Agenda report, which is available for public viewing (published on the City’s website). Please clearly state in your submission if you want your details to be kept confidential.

In person

You can:

  • Speak with a Strategic Planning Officer at the City of Cockburn administration offices between 8:30am - 4:30pm; or
  • Call Strategic Planning on 08 9411 3444.