Bayswater Town Centre Structure Plan

Following Council's adoption of the Structure Plan in May 2018 it was forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for final approval. In light of the Bayswater Train Station Upgrade project, the WAPC deferred making a decision on the structure plan until METRONET had completed the development of the Station Precinct Concept Plan.

The City understands that the Structure Plan is now scheduled to be considered at the Statutory Planning Committee of the WAPC on Tuesday 19 February 2019.

We will provide a further update and information when it is confirmed that the structure plan is on the agenda for that meeting.

The Planning and Development Services Committee resolved at their meeting held on 8 May 2018 to adopt the Bayswater Town Centre Structure Plan with modifications. The minutes of the meeting including the officer's report and proposed modifications, is available under Document Library and on the City's website via the following link -

http://www.bayswater.wa.gov.au/cproot/9647/2/Minutes%20PDSC%208%20May%202018.pdf

The structure plan documentation and Council minutes have been submitted to the Western Australia Planning Commission (WAPC) for final endorsement. The decision of the WAPC will be made available on this website.

Based on an assessment of information provided by Metronet regarding the proposed redevelopment and upgrading of the Bayswater Train Station, the City decided to finalise the draft Bayswater Town Centre Structure Plan for adoption by Council.

The City has prepared a final adoption report which will be referred to the Planning and Development Services Committee for determination to be held on Tuesday 8 May 2018.

All submissions have been addressed in the officer's report, which can be accessed at -

http://www.bayswater.wa.gov.au/council/council-meetings/agendas-minutes-2018

The Committee meetings are open to the public, will commence at 6:30pm and will be held at:

Council Chambers

City of Bayswater Civic Centre

61 Broun Avenue, Morley

Thank you to all who provided a submission on the draft Bayswater Town Centre Structure Plan.

Approximately 180 detailed submissions were received during the advertising period, which the City is currently considering. One of the most frequent comments received was that the progression of the Structure Plan should be put on hold until there is more certainty around what is happening with the planning and upgrading of the Bayswater Train Station.

One of the outcomes from the engagement process is that there is benefit in placing the progression of the Structure Plan on hold to ensure it is consistent with the planning of the Bayswater Train Station. In light of this, the City is postponing the preparation of a report to Council on the matter until mid-2018.

Keep an eye on this page for further updates as they become available.

The City of Bayswater has prepared the draft Bayswater Town Centre Structure Plan to guide future activity and development in the Bayswater Town Centre.

The City is holding two community 'Focus on the Plan' workshops at 6pm on Monday 21 and Friday 25 August 2017 at the Bayswater Drill Hall (Cnr Murray and Crowther Street, Bayswater). The workshops are an opportunity to understand what is proposed in the Structure Plan and discuss it with City officers and other community members. If you are interested in attending, please register your interest and which of the two workshops you will be attending, by using the 'Get Involved' tab, or by clicking here.

Documents setting out and explaining the Structure Plan can be inspected between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, up to and including 27 September 2017 at the City of Bayswater Civic Centre, Bayswater Library, One Stop Shop at the RISE or on the City's Engagement Website: engage.bayswater.wa.gov.au.

Written submissions on the Structure Plan are invited, and may be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Bayswater, PO Box 467, Morley, WA 6943, via email to mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au or complete the submission form on Engage Bayswater on or before 4:30pm, Wednesday 27 September 2017. You can complete the submission form by using the 'Get Involved' tab or by clicking here.

A copy of the draft Structure Plan and the officer's report can now be accessed via the links below:

Officers Report

Structure Plan - draft for Council - Parts 1 & 2

Appendix 1 - Community & Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Appendix 2 - Engagement Outcomes Report

Appendix 3 - Estimated Dwelling Yields

Appendix 4 - Retail Analysis

Alternatively, it is available on the City's website on the 'Agendas and Minutes 2017' page (www.bayswater.wa.gov.au/council/council-meetings/agendas-minutes-2017). It is the item titled 'Under Separate Cover Item 9.1.10' in the 18 July meeting (Warning: the PDF is about 30MB in size).

The Committee Meeting is open to the public if you are interested in attending, commencing at 6:30pm and held at:

Council Chambers
City of Bayswater Civic Centre
61 Broun Avenue, Morley

The draft Structure Plan prepared by TPG & Place Match is a culmination of the extensive community and technical input received. This includes feedback from the Project's Community Advisory Group and Technical Advisory Group and two rounds of community workshops attended by almost 150 people.

At this point, Council is considering a draft document and agreeing to the process for consultation on that draft Plan. The community will have a chance to provide feedback before the Structure Plan is finalised.

The City of Bayswater is seeking to work with the local community to develop a structure plan for Bayswater town centre's future development.

As part of the initiative, the City is calling for expressions of interest from residents and business owners who would like to join a Community Advisory Group that will provide a valuable perspective on any proposals that may be considered as the structure plan is being developed.

Deputy Mayor Stephanie Coates said it was important to the success of the structure plan project to be able to access the community's local knowledge and understand their aspirations for the future.

"That way we can ensure the structure plan being developed will be fit for purpose and will contribute to creating an even more liveable community for Bayswater," she said.

"That means planning for walkable, connected neighbourhoods featuring high quality urban design, and ensuring that we protect and enhance Bayswater's heritage and distinctive character."

Deputy Mayor Stephanie Coates said the Bayswater town centre structure plan will guide development in the town centre and ensure that these developments are appropriate in terms of design, scale and location.

"I want to strongly encourage anyone wanting to join the Community Advisory Group to express their interest and get involved," she added.

To express an interest in participating in the Community Advisory Group, visit the City's online consultation portal at http://engage.bayswater.wa.gov.au.

The City is also organising a visioning workshop for the community to help develop the structure plan that will take place at the end of October.