Tuesday 19 November 2019, Mark Beyer

Iris Residential is preparing to launch a $130 million apartment project overlooking Claremont oval after the State Administrative Tribunal overturned objections raised by the development assessment panel and the local council.

The developer’s plan for The Terraces at Claremont was refused by the Metro Joint West Development Assessment Panel in September last year, with concerns raised about the height of the eight-storey development and its impact on neighbouring projects.

The JDAP was also concerned about issues with traffic congestion, disruption to pedestrians and the project’s terraced structure, which it found was at odds with the area’s design guidelines.

The development was opposed by the Town of Claremont despite being backed by State Architect Geoff Warn and Claremont Football Club.

In a ruling handed down yesterday, the SAT approved the plans submitted by Iris Residential with no changes.

The tribunal’s assessment was influenced by developments that have already occurred at Claremont on the Park, as the Claremont oval precinct is now known.

It noted that new developments need to balance lot yield while maintaining human scale of buildings from the street and without adversely impacting on the amenity or character of the area.

It also noted that development of the precinct “has changed the character of this part of the town”, and consequently “the balance has shifted slightly more in favour of increased lot yield than ensuring building height does not increase”.

Iris Residential managing director Simon Trevisan said the developer was delighted to be moving forward with The Terraces.

“We believe that this is the first SAT decision based on the state government’s Design WA planning policy, which set outs the new high liveability and sustainability standards for apartments,” he said.

“A significant level of effort and investment has gone into ensuring we created an iconic and attractive development for this site – one that makes the most of the enormous north-facing frontage it offers and includes world’s best practice in environmental and sustainable design.”

The Terraces will be built on one of the last remaining sites at Claremont on the Park.

Iris said it was the biggest development site in the precinct and occupied a prime position, facing north and overlooking the oval from behind the southern goals adjacent to Shenton Road and Claremont train station.

Designed by architects HASSELL, the development features a terraced frontage to Claremont oval, maximising light and views for residents.

Iris Residential is preparing to launch a $130 million apartment project overlooking Claremont oval after the State Administrative Tribunal overturned objections raised by the development assessment panel and the local council.