What is the current vision for the CBACP? The Canning Bridge Precinct Vision Statement guides the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan (CBACP).
‘The Canning Bridge area will evolve to become a unique, vibrant, creative community centred on the integrated transport node of the Canning Bridge rail station. The area will be recognised by its unique location, its integrated mix of office, retail, residential, recreational and cultural uses that create areas of excitement, the promotion of its local heritage and as a pedestrian friendly enclave that integrates with the regional transport networks while enhancing the natural attractions of the Swan and Canning Rivers’
Based on the feedback captured through the review process, it was recommended that the CBACP vision remain unchanged, however the goals have been revised to reflect local priorities more accurately.
The revised goals and principles are outlined on page 34-35 of the CBAC Precinct and Place Report.
Community benefits are infrastructure that provides value to the community.
Essentially development incentives are additional development potential offered to developments of exemplary design in exchange for community benefits. They are also known as:
- bonus provisions
- height bonuses
- development bonuses
An example of a development incentive is allowing additional building height in exchange for public spaces.
Exemplary design is of high quality and inclusive of features that are innovative or outstanding and serves as a desirable model to others.
Currently there are four zones
- M15: Mixed use zone with building up to 15 storeys with possibility of bonus height*
- M10: Mixed use zone with buildings up to 10 storeys with possibility of bonus height*
- H8: Residential up to 6-8 storeys
- H4: Residential up to 4 storeys
*In the M10 and M15 Zones, additional storeys can be awarded which show exemplary design and provide community benefits. Lots in the M10 zone which interface with the H4 and H8 zones are restricted to a maximum height bonus of 5 storeys.
The diagram below shows the location of these heights within the City of Melville.
Transitional areas are places where there is a change between the development potential of adjacent properties. For example changes in building height zones within the CBACP area and where the H4 zone (for buildings up to 4 storeys) is near single storey properties that are outside of the CBACP area.
An extensive engagement process was undertaken to inform preparation of the updated CBACP Activity Centre Plan, and the outcomes have directly informed the proposed changes to the updated CBACP draft document released for public comment.
The stakeholder feedback has shaped a framework of revised goals and guiding principles to underpin proposed amendments to the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan. Collectively, the discussions have identified suitable approaches for managing the area’s growth in a way that captures the most benefit for the Canning Bridge residents, workers and visitors.
The engagement process incorporated four distinct stages, including
1. Community survey (Nov 2020) - To understand community expectations about the current CBACP and its place outcomes, and to inform potential future improvements to the CBACP
2. Community, business and landowner workshops (Nov-Dec 2020) - The workshops were an opportunity for community, businesses and landowners to learn about the project objectives and share their perspectives, concerns and priorities.
3. Place Design Forum (22-24 Feb 2021) - Hatch RobertsDay ran a Place Design Forum (PDF) across three days. The aim of the PDF was to facilitate a collaborative approach which maximised stakeholder input, through a planning and design process. The PDF built on preceding engagement outcomes and was the primary means through which the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan Review options were developed and refined.
The Project Team, City Staff and Councillors, and a selected Stakeholder Group (who were selected via an Expression of Interest process, representing a diversity of views) participated in the Forum.
4. Open House (24 Feb 2021) - The community are invited to collaboratively engage with participants after the Place Design Forum, to ensure the key outcomes reflected in the Draft Precinct and Place Report appropriately reflect a balance of stakeholder views.
The outcomes of the community engagement have been captured in the Canning Bridge Precinct and Place Report.