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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Scarborough become another Gold Coast?
No. Queensland’s Gold Coast stretches across approximately 60 kilometres of coastline, with buildings up to 30, 40 and even 60 storeys in height. Amendment 458 (and the already approved Amendment 457) stretches across approximately 1.5 kilometres of coastline and proposes height limits ranging between 4 and 8 storeys, with three specific sites having an option of a 12-storey limit where specific community benefits are provided.
A number of visual images are provided here, in the public displays and in the information brochure.
What about shadowing from tall buildings?
The Amendment places constraints on proposed buildings so that shadowing does not exceed limits that are defined in the State Government's Residential Planning Codes. The Amendment’s constraints mean that as a minimum, on 21 June (the shortest day of the year) living areas on affected sites are afforded at least 3 hours of solar access between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm.
Grapical images showing the anticipated extent of shadows can be seen here or at the public displays.
Why is the City proposing 12-storey development?
The 3 sites earmarked for a possible 12-storey height limit will only be able to achieve this limit where very specific and important community facilities are provided, as discussed in the Mixed-Use (Lower Scarborough Beach Road) Sub-Zone and Mixed-Use (West Coast Highway) Sub-Zone sections of this brochure.
Where is the City of Stirling proposing 12-storey developments?
On 3 specific sites where the provision of the community facilities have been determined to be the most appropriate - these are the two corners of Scarborough Beach Road and West Coast Highway as well as No.242 West Coast Highway (the White Sands Hotel site).
Are there any improvements proposed for public transport?
Yes. As part of the overall SEAS project, it is recommended that several measures be introduced sequentially to improve walking, cycling and public transport facilities, and reduce car driving trips. These measures include introducing a high frequency bus system linking Scarborough with the Perth to Fremantle railway at Claremont and the Northern Suburbs railway at Whitfords, and increased frequency of public bus services and priority measures along Scarborough Beach Road as the demand for the services increases, which may be upgraded to a light rail service in the future.
I do not understand the technical terms?
Explanations of planning terminology such as plot ratio, building height, AHD and residential density can be found here and at the public displays (location shown below).
Will access to the beach be reduced?
No. Council is not proposing any road closures as part of Amendment 458. In fact, improvements to the foreshore as part of the Scarborough Beach Urban Design Masterplan (not part of Amendment 458) will improve and enhance public access to the beach.
Will the amendment result in the area becoming an exclusive area for the wealthy?
No. As shown by trends in the current market, luxury residential apartment are in high demand in the Scarborough area. However, Amendment 458 requires that in some areas, at least 10% of dwellings be single-bedroom dwellings with a floor area of no more than 60m². This will mean that more affordable permanent residential dwellings will also be provided as part of new development in Scarborough, as well as the luxury apartments.
I like Scarborough the way it is; do we have to have change?
On-going change and the natural evolution of an area is inevitable and previous community survey responses have indicated that a high percentage of people support the upgrade and renewal of the Scarborough area in order for the precinct to become a more vibrant, active and safer place.
Amendment 458 aims to manage this change in a coordinated manner, addressing current environmental, social and economic sustainability trends, and the increasing demand for permanent and short-stay accommodation in the area.
How many more people will the planning amendments bring to Scarborough?
In total Amendment 457 (already approved) and Amendment 458 (currently subject to consultation) will see an increase of an additional 4,500 – 5,000 residents compared to current levels and will result in more diverse land uses with a greater emphasis on tourism.
Has Council already made up its mind?
No. The information obtained through this consultation process will be presented to Council who will consider all submissions in totality. Council will then make a decision to approve the Amendment as presented, approve the Amendment with changes, or abandon the Amendment. |
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