A nine storey apartment building with ground floor commercial uses.

Summary of Development

A nine storey mixed-use development has been approved at Nos. 367-373 Fitzgerald Street & 103 Alma Road, North Perth.

The subject site is bounded by Alma Road to the north, Fitzgerald Street to the east, Raglan Road to the south and a right-of-way (ROW) to the west.

The development consists of 108 apartments across second to ninth storeys with commercial tenancies on the ground floor and the second storey. The commercial tenancies include Restaurant/Cafes, Shops and Offices.

Vehicle access to the development is provided from Raglan Road and the ROW to the west.

Current Status

Development Status
The development is currently in a sales period and the site is being prepared for construction.

The developer is currently selling apartments while undertaking the work necessary to prepare the site for development.

Works On-Site

You may have noticed that some works have commenced on site.

Trades are on site currently undertaking pre-demolition tasks, including but not limited to:

  • capping and disconnection of services;
  • rat baiting;
  • inspections or surveys needed; and
  • Asbestos removal (notification to the Vincent Environmental Health Team required).

Next Steps

Current Applications:

  • Demolition Permit: The City has received a Demolition Permit application for the buildings on 103 Alma Road. This Demolition Permit is still being assessed by the City and no approval has been issued. The City is awaiting a Demolition Permit for the buildings on the other sites.
  • Building Permit: The City has received a Building Permit application for the development. This Building Permit is still being assessed by the City and no approval has been issued. Once the Building Permit is issued, construction will would commence shortly after.
  • Construction Managment Plan (CMP): A CMP is required to be submitted to and approved by the City as part of the Building Permit process. The CMP will include details of the following:
    • Public safety, amenity and site security.
    • Management of Noise and vibration, stormwater, sand and dust and sediment.
    • Dilapidation reports of nearby properties, including but not limited to heritage listed properties at Nos. 105, 107 and 109 Alma Road, North Perth.
    • Traffic and access management (including temporary closure of portions of streets or the right of way).
    • Consultation plan with nearby properties.
    The City is currently awaiting submission of the CMP.

Future Approvals:

  • Occupancy Permit: An Occupancy Permit is required to be obtained prior to the use of the building. At this time the City will inspect the building to confirm conditions of the approval have been met. The City does not expect to receive an application for this until 2027/2028.

Note: Dates are subject to change.

Approvals Issued

Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

The DAP has issued the following approvals:

  • 30 November 2023: the DAP approved the development on the subject site. A copy of the minutes of the meeting are available on the DAP website here.
  • 8 January 2025: the DAP approved an amendment application for the development. A copy of the minutes of the meeting are available on the DAP website here.

A copy of both sets of approved plans are located in the Document Library section on the right-hand side of the page

City of Vincent

The City of Vincent has issued the following approvals:

  • April 2024: A Building Permit for the viewing platform that has been erected on site.
  • August 2024: A development approval for a change of use from Shop to Office at 103 Alma Road. The Office would function as a Sales Office and has been approved for a period of 4 years.
  • September 2024: A development approval for the viewing platform was granted and the viewing platform is approved to be in place until June 2025.
  • September 2024: A Building Permit was issued for the fitout of the approved Office at 103 Alma Road.

The erection of the temporary viewing platform and the works associated with the fit out of a sales office have been completed on-site.

Exempt Works

Real-estate signage has been erected to the street elevations of the site. This signage does not require development approval from Vincent in accordance with our Local Planning Policy: Signs and Advertising.

What is the City's role moving forward?

Vincent's role in this development is to ensure that it is consistent with the approved plans and conditions, and that the required approvals have been obtained. These include but are not limited to:

  • Development is consistent with the approved plans and satisfies conditions of approval.
  • Approvals under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 and the Building Act 2011.
  • Ensuring appropriate approvals are in-place for temporary obstructions of roads and rights of way.

Some disruption to the surrounding area is expected with any large-scale development in an established area.

Vincent is able to investigate matters relating to compliance with the Health Local Law 2004, the Health (Asbestos Regulations) 1992 and the Noise Regulations. For queries in relation to these topics, please contact 9273 6509.

To register a complaint, please e-mail: mail@vincent.wa.gov.au. Vincent may require further information from you prior to progressing an investigation (e.g. noise / nuisance log sheet).

Who can I contact?

We encourage residents to liaise directly with the developer about any concerns. This is likely to result in a faster response than through the City. The developer, Celsius, has a dedicated e-mail at northperth@celsius.com.au. You can request to register for updates from Celsius directly by providing your name, address and email address. Celsius will provide more immediate updates regarding works and progress on site.

Contact details for different teams are provided on the right-hand side of this page. The list below outlines which team at Vincent should be contacted for a selection of different matters:

  • Health - Sam Monaghan - 9273 6509
    • Construction after hours (e.g. before 7am or after 7pm).
    • Noise from construction site (not construction noise, e.g. radios).
    • Nuisance from dust, site rubbish, delivery of materials.
    • Asbestos removal. Please note: WorkSafe is the licensing and permit authority for asbestos removal. Vincent's Environmental Health Team will be notified of the proposed works involving asbestos material.
    • Issues arising from trespassing or illegal accessing of the site. This includes securing of the site following these events.
  • Rangers - via Customer Relations - 9273 6000
    • Blocking of Footpaths, Roads or Right of Way.
    • Vehicle Parking (e.g. blocking driveways or over the time restriction)
  • Compliance - David Spencer - 6112 5845
    • Development doesn't match the plans.
    • Damage to private property.
    • Development being done without approval.
  • Engineering & Parks - via Customer Relations - 9273 6000
    • Damage to public infrastructure (including street trees)
  • Planning - Scout Walsh - 6112 5839
    • Understanding the conditions of planning approval.
    • Understanding what the planning approval means
  • Building - via Customer Relations - 9273 6000
    • Understanding building permit conditions
    • Building approvals processes.
    • Building Code of Australia and building legislation enquiries.
  • Safer Vincent - Cara Finch - 9273 6014
    • Issues related to rough sleeping.
    • Issues relating to community safety.
    • Accessing outreach services for people in need.
  • Reporting Graffiti - Snap Send Solve

All teams can be contacted on 9273 6000. If your query relates to multiple teams or you are unsure who to contact, please e-mail mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

For after-hours emergencies, Rangers can be contacted on 9273 6000. Reasons for calling the after-hours number include vehicles obstructing driveways or access to properties, or major damage to public property that poses a risk to members of the public.

Other matters will be dealt with during business hours. In accordance with Vincent's Customer Service Charter, we will prioritise and respond as soon as possible to emergencies and immediate safety issues. For other queries we will:

  • Acknowledge your enquiry within two working days.
  • Respond within 10 working days and provide an estimated timeframe if it will take longer to resolve.

Approval Notice and Plans

A copy of the development plans presented at the JDAP meeting and the conditions of the approval are available to view on the right-hand side under the Document Library section. A copy of the agenda of the JDAP meeting is also available, which includes all the documents presented to the JDAP.

How can I be kept up to date on the progress of this development?

We will provide updates on the development on this page as it progresses.

To stay updated on its progress, please register your interest by subscribing using the button in the right-hand side of this page.