Residential Apartments (Social and Affordable Housing), Whiteman – Application under the Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1
Public comment on this application closed 5 March and the application is now under assessment. Feedback from the community, key stakeholders and local government will be considered to inform a recommendation for the Western Australian Planning Commission.
Consultation closed 5 March 2026
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has received a development application proposing a six-storey building on land immediately south of the Ballajura train station under the Ballajura Station Precinct Improvement Scheme No. 1.
Located at Lot 810 Marshall Road and Lot 11 Beechboro Road North, Whiteman, the development comprises 100 social and affordable apartments (30 one-bedroom and 70 two-bedroom apartments), a management office and associated parking, communal areas and amenities.
The development application from Rowe Group is proposed to be delivered by DevelopmentWA, with funding from the Housing Australia Future Fund.
The application is being advertised to seek public comments and is open until Thursday, 5 March 2026.
The development is valued at $53.8 million.
For more information about public consultation, including tips on making a good submission, please visit the Public consultation in the WA planning system webpage.
Key Documents
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Key Documents- Some appendices might not have been included due to confidentiality
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Applicant Planners Report (2.33 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Development Application Plans (50.3 MB) (PDF)
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Applicant Landscaping Concept Report (20.6 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Design Principles Report (59.7 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Response to Design Review Panel Advice (225 KB) (pdf)
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Applicant Residential Design Codes Volume 2 Assessment (1.58 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Bushfire Management Plan (23.4 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Transport Impact Statement (5.36 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Waste Management Plan (3.2 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Acoustic Report (679 KB) (pdf)
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Frequently asked questions
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FAQs- Click to expand
- Who is the applicant for this development and who is the owner of the site?
- Who is the decision maker for this development application?
- What is the role of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (the Department)?
- Has there been any community consultation on this project already?
- Why is this proposal being advertised?
- What are the elements of the development that I am able to influence?
- What is the land zoned under the Improvement Scheme?
- In which local government area is this proposal located?
- What is the role of the City of Swan?
- What is Social and Affordable Housing?
- How is the development being funded?
- Will I be advised about the application outcome?
- Where can I get more information?