Have we got it right?

The Beaufort Street Town Centre Planning Framework (BSTCPF) is organised into two key parts:

• Detailed requirements for what is permitted on privately owned land (private realm).
• Proposals affecting the broader look and feel of public spaces and streets (public realm).

You can also read a summary of the community and stakeholder engagement here: Engagement Report. This engagement helped identify priorities such as:

• enhancing public spaces
• improving pedestrian safety
• fostering a diverse business mix.

The following sections on this page provide supporting information to assist you when completing the survey.

Vision

The outcome of the extensive community engagement process is the following vision for the Beaufort Street Town Centre:

"The Beaufort Street Town Centre Planning Framework area is home to a variety of unique, independent businesses and development that respects the existing neighbourhood character. Our streets are active, green and accessible, and our public spaces make the most of limited space."

Objectives

The objectives are based on feedback from the community input and reflect the vision and preferred outcomes of the BSTCPF. Where a development does not meet the acceptable outcomes, it would need to demonstrate consistency with these objectives:

1. Encourage mixed-use development that integrates commercial, residential, and hospitality spaces to create a vibrant and active precinct.
2. Foster economic growth through strategic redevelopment that diversifies business types, increases residential density, and balances the nighttime economy with neighbourhood amenity.  
3. Preserve the area's unique character while allowing for new developments that complement and positively contribute towards its built form identity.
4. Enhance walkability and cyclability by improving pedestrian infrastructure, encouraging mode shift, and integrating public spaces that promote social interaction.
5. Promote sustainable design by incorporating green infrastructure, energy efficiency, and climate-resilient building practices in new developments.
6. Encourage housing diversity by promoting a range of affordable and well-designed housing options that meet community needs.
7. Create attractive public spaces that contribute to a safe and vibrant public realm and are accessible by enhanced pedestrian and cycling pathways activity.
8. Ensure the population is well-serviced by essential amenities such as shops, healthcare, and public services within walking distance.  
9. Enhance public safety by ensuring that all new development is designed in accordance with ‘Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design’ principles.
   
   

Uptown 
Uptown will continue to serve as a vibrant hub for entertainment, hospitality, and culture, anchored by landmark venues such as the Elford and RTRFM building. Its elevated position offers views across the surrounding suburbs, reinforcing its role as a destination for locals and visitors. Future development will build on the existing character, enhancing street-level activity and creating a dynamic atmosphere.  

Midtown  
Midtown is nestled between Clarence and Harold Streets and will maintain its character as a mixed-use area with smaller, more intimate shopfronts. This central location will enhance connectivity with the surrounding sub-precincts, creating a seamless transition between residential and commercial areas. The slightly sloping topography towards the south will be used to create tiered public spaces, increasing walkability. Midtown will focus on activating the street, supporting local businesses, and enhancing pedestrian movement by addressing traffic congestion and improving the public realm.

Downtown
Downtown is located closest to the Perth CBD and will evolve as an extension of the City's hospitality and entertainment district. With its proximity to major green spaces like Hyde Park and Forrest Park, Downtown will act as a gateway between the city's urban fabric and its natural surroundings. Development will leverage the flatter topography to create accessible, large-scale venues, enhancing its reputation as a hospitality and nightlife destination will still managing offsite amenity impacts on surrounding residents, such as light, noise and traffic concerns. Streetscape improvements will prioritise sustainable transport and pedestrian movement, reducing reliance on private vehicles.

Urban Frame A
The existing low density residential areas around Beaufort Street are an integral part of its growth. To accommodate future population increases, there is scope for new medium-density residential development in the form of townhouses and low-rise apartments. These should be designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing streetscape character. Improving walkability and cycling connections to the centre will encourage mode shift to active transport, reducing reliance on cars and enhancing liveability. Development within this precinct should provide a transition in bulk, scale and land use between the busier commercial activity along Beaufort Street.  

Urban Frame B
The residential area between Harold and Stirling Streets sits lower topographically than other parts of the BSTCPF, making it ideal for increased building height as it transitions closer to the CBD. This location is suited for medium to high-density housing, with multi-storey developments that complement the area's urban character. The increase in building height will support residential growth while maintaining development which accords with the building bulk of the surrounding area, enhancing the Centre's proximity to the City.