Morley Station Precinct Structure Plan & Planning Scheme Amendment 100

BACKGROUND

In 2021 Metronet prepared the Morley Station Precinct Concept Master Plan; a big-picture plan for the area around the new Morley train station.

In 2023 the City of Bayswater engaged consultants to prepare a precinct structure plan for the Morley Station area to define how it will look like, including type of buildings, land use, population numbers, and facilities to be included.

In March 2024 the City undertook community engagement to inform the Precinct Structure Plan. 'Principles' were development to reflect feedback received, and tested for community in an online survey. The engagement outcomes report can be downloaded here.

The concept design has been finalised and a draft Precinct Structure Plan prepared.

To implement the precinct structure plan the City’s Town Planning Scheme No.24 will require an amendment, which is explained below.

WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED

Draft Morley Station Precinct Structure Plan

STAGE 1

The Draft Morley Station Precinct Structure Plan (stage 1) proposes to change land use and densities around the train station to encourage higher density residential development. It encourages taller apartment buildings (5-6 storeys) close to the train station, with heights of 2-3 storeys along major roads (Broun Avenue, Walter Road, Beechboro Road), and medium density of R40 at 1 to 2 storeys within the remaining residential areas.

It proposes to zone land at the intersection of Walter Road East and Beechboro Road North to 'Mixed Use' to allow for a range of land uses to enhance the area and provide retail and commercial services to the community.

To encourage higher density residential adjacent to the train station it is proposed to transition the ‘Light Industrial’ land north east of the train station to ‘Residential’ and ‘Mixed Use’.

See - Morley Station Precinct Structure Plan | Engage Bayswater for detailed maps and information.

STAGE 2

The “Area Subject to Future Planning” (stage 2) is not currently part of the Structure Plan being advertised, a future amendment to the structure plan will be advertised for this area. If you wish to be advised of the future work please register to stay informed below.

Scheme Amendment 100

The draft Town Planning Scheme Amendment proposes to rezone the Morley Station Precinct Area (stage 1) to ‘Urban Development’, creating a blank canvas within the Scheme Map. The Structure Plan will overlay the ‘Urban Development’ zone and provide development detail.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Provide your feedback on both the Precinct Structure Plan and Scheme Amendment 100 via:

Online submission form (below)
Hardcopy submission forms available at the City’s libraries and civic centre
Written submissions emailed to mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au or posted to PO Box 467, Morley WA 6943
Talk to us - community members can discuss the proposals with our strategic planners:

Charlies Fresh Food Market Wednesday 7 May 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Bayswater Waves on Saturday 10 May 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm.

If you can’t attend and would talk to someone, please call Lisa Previti on 9272 0622.

Please note: Submissions close at 4.30pm on 16th June 2025.

WHAT’S NEXT

After the public advertising period a report will be prepared for Council to adopt the Precinct Structure Plan and Scheme Amendment. This will include outcomes of community feedback.

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