Women and Babies Hospital, Murdoch - Application under the Metropolitan Region Scheme
Overview
A development application for a new Women and Babies Hospital at 19 Jennalup Street, Murdoch, City of Melville has been received by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.
The application proposes the construction of a new hospital comprising a twelve-storey main block with a 6-storey companion building, a linking pedestrian bridge, emergency and service vehicle access, drop off bays, associated landscaping and public realm improvements, and patient transfer bridge connection to Fiona Stanley Hospital.
The application from WA Life is being advertised to seek public comments and is open until 8 December 2025.
The development is valued at $1.8 billion.
The Process
Have Your Say
You can have your say on the application by:
- completing the online survey below, or
- sending through your submission via post to Land Use Planning-Metro Central South, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, 140 William Street, Perth WA 6001.
The last date to provide comments is 8 December 2025. Late submissions may not be accepted.
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 Planning Report (2.97 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Development Plans (27.5 MB) (PDF)
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Applicant Architectual Design Report - Appendix A (4.56 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Landscape Report - Appendix B (12.3 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Bushfire Management Plan - Appendix C (12.6 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Transport Impact Assessment - Appendix D (4.36 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Acoustic Report - Appendix E (4.48 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Environmental Assessment Memorandum - Appendix F (3.24 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Public Art Plan - Appendix G (14.2 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Waste Management Plan - Appendix H (3.9 MB) (PDF)
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Applicant Stormwater Management Plan - Appendix I (31.8 MB) (pdf)
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Applicant Engineering Report - Appendix J (4.31 MB) (pdf)
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FAQs
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FAQs
- Who is the applicant for this development?
- Who is the decision maker for this development application?
- What is the role of Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage in this project?
- Why is this proposal being advertised?
- What is the land reserved under the Metropolitan Region Scheme?
- In which local government area is this proposal located?
- Will I be advised about the application outcome?
- Where can I get more information?