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The Shire of Denmark has prepared a draft revised 'Ancillary Dwellings' Local Planning Policy.
The Shire has reviewed how the policy has been working in practice since its adoption 12 months ago. As a result, a number of changes are proposed to improve the clarity and application of the policy.
The proposed changes include:
Identifying maximum acceptable amounts of outdoor living areas and store rooms to avoid manipulation of the floor area limits for ancillary dwellings.
Providing guidance for the development of an ancillary dwelling that is proposed to be built in front of a primary residence
Specifying a standard for on-site potable water supply
New provisions to enable the development of detached habitable rooms, providing design flexibility for the residential design
'Detached habitable rooms' includes art studios, offices, personal gyms, workshops, games rooms and similar indoor spaces that are sometimes built separately from the primary residence.
Public comment on this proposal was open from 22 December 2022 until 1 February 2023 and is now closed.
The Shire of Denmark has prepared a draft revised 'Ancillary Dwellings' Local Planning Policy.
The Shire has reviewed how the policy has been working in practice since its adoption 12 months ago. As a result, a number of changes are proposed to improve the clarity and application of the policy.
The proposed changes include:
Identifying maximum acceptable amounts of outdoor living areas and store rooms to avoid manipulation of the floor area limits for ancillary dwellings.
Providing guidance for the development of an ancillary dwelling that is proposed to be built in front of a primary residence
Specifying a standard for on-site potable water supply
New provisions to enable the development of detached habitable rooms, providing design flexibility for the residential design
'Detached habitable rooms' includes art studios, offices, personal gyms, workshops, games rooms and similar indoor spaces that are sometimes built separately from the primary residence.
Public comment on this proposal was open from 22 December 2022 until 1 February 2023 and is now closed.
Council Votes to Advertise Draft Policy for Public Comment
Ancillary Dwelling Policy has finished this stage
At the December Ordinary Council Meeting, Council voted to proceed to advertise for Public Comment the draft Building Envelopes policy for a period of at least 30 days.
Public Comment Period Open
Ancillary Dwelling Policy has finished this stage
Community members welcomed and encouraged to submit their written feedback to the Shire during the Public Comment Period which opens 22 December 2022.
Public Comment Period Closed
Ancillary Dwelling Policy has finished this stage
4pm Wednesday 1 February 2023
Final report to Council
Ancillary Dwelling Policy is currently at this stage
Shire Officers will collate community feedback to be presented to, and considered by, Council as part of the policy adoption process. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.