A $7.8 million commercial development in Nedlands has been recommended for approval by the State planning authority, paving the way for three modern business tenancies on a long-vacant Carrington Street site.
Lodged by Developed Property, the proposed complex involves the construction of two new two-storey commercial buildings at 45 and 47 Carrington Street. The application is set to go before the Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel, with City of Nedlands officers recommending approval subject to conditions.
The development would provide 1,553 square metres of commercial floor space across the two buildings. At 45 Carrington Street, plans include a 360-square-metre warehouse, 205 square metres of office space, a rooftop terrace, and 12 basement car bays.
Neighbouring 47 Carrington Street would offer two commercial tenancies with individual warehouse and office spaces, alongside 20 basement parking bays. According to planning documents, the development targets businesses requiring warehousing without the intensity typically associated with industrial areas.
Operating hours are expected to align with standard daytime business hours, with a maximum of 10 staff per tenancy on site at any one time. “The development is not intended to operate as a retail or customer-facing premises, with any visitors intended to attend primarily by prior appointment,” the report states.
The vacant 1,392-square-metre site has remained undeveloped since 2019 and sits between existing commercial and light industrial businesses. Residential homes are located directly south across Carrington Street.
City planners said the proposal struck an appropriate balance between commercial activity and residential amenity, noting all warehouse operations would occur indoors with no outdoor storage or significant noise impacts anticipated. “The proposal complies with the applicable built form development standards, ensuring that the scale and massing is appropriate to the locality,” the report states.
The 32-car bay basement will include 20 bicycle parking bays and four electric vehicle charging bays. While this falls short of the city’s preferred target of seven EV bays, planners considered the reduced number acceptable given the inclusion of bicycle facilities and end-of-trip amenities.
Landscaping plans include new trees along Government Road and feature planting along the Carrington Street frontage. One existing street tree will need to be removed to make way for vehicle access.
Only two public submissions were received while the proposal was advertised for comment, both supporting the application. The development will be determined by the Development Assessment Panel on May 13.
