Women and Babies Hospital, Murdoch - Application under the Metropolitan Region Scheme

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Public comment on this development application closed on 8 December and the application is now under assessment. Feedback from the community, key stakeholders and local government will be considered in order to inform a recommendation for the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). 

A WAPC meeting to determine the application will be scheduled when the assessment is complete and all registered parties will be informed of the meeting date. 

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.

If you are looking to comment on the Women and Newborn Service Expansion, Osborne Park Hospital application, please visit the Women and Newborn Service Expansion, Osborne Park Hospital webpage.

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.

If you are looking to comment on the Women and Newborn Service Expansion, Osborne Park Hospital application, please visit the Women and Newborn Service Expansion, Osborne Park Hospital webpage.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Online Survey

    Public comment on this development application closed on 8 December and the application is now under assessment. Feedback from the community, key stakeholders and local government will be considered in order to inform a recommendation for the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). 

    A WAPC meeting to determine the application will be scheduled when the assessment is complete and all registered parties will be informed of the meeting date. 
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