West Leederville Planning and Urban Design Study
The West Leederville Planning and Urban Design Study concentrates on the area of West Leederville between the Leederville and West Leederville train stations and centres around Cambridge Street.
The study sought to capitalise on West Leederville's strategic location and to take advantage of:
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close proximity to central Perth and the Subiaco and Leederville Town centres;
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good access to the Fremantle and Joondalup train lines, plus multiple bus routes along Cambridge Street;
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good access to the freeway;
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development potential in the event of a redeveloped Subiaco Oval; and
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an attractive, inner city character.
West Leederville Study Area - select the image to see a more detailed version
The Town appointed a team with expertise in town planning, urban design, transport planning and the business and property market to carry out the West Leederville Planning and Urban Design Study.
The study was undertaken in two parts and was completed in December 2010.
Part 1 - Planning Scenarios report
Part 2 - Detailed Planning Report
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West Leederville Activity Centre Plan
To support its implementation, the West Leederville Study has been reformatted to form the West Leederville Activity Centre Plan, providing clear direction for future change and growth of the centre.
West Leederville Activity Centre Plan
Aerial view of proposed transit link to Leederville Train Station
West Leederville Precinct Policy
Policy 6.5 - Precinct P5: West Leederville has been amended to reflect new development standards as derived from the West Leederville Planning and Urban Design Study. After considering submissions on the draft Policy advertised in September 2012 the Council adopted the Policy (below) at its Meeting on 23 October 2012.
Announcement of CAT bus service for Leederville
In April 2012, the State Government announced that a new Green CAT bus service will be introduced between Leederville and Esplanade stations.
Cambridge has been working with the Department of Transport on plans for a bus transfer station, to be built on the west side of the Freeway, alongside the Leederville pedestrian overpass to accommodate the new Green CAT service.
The Green CAT service, to be introduced from July 2013, is also expected to boost the Town's bid to extend the 97 bus service to Leederville train station.
Council wants the route 97 bus; currently operating from Subiaco station, via QEII Medical Centre, to the University of Western Australia extended to Leederville station and has committed to contributing to the annual operating cost of extending the service.
Last Updated: 01/03/2013