Under the City's planning scheme, the difference is about numbers, not the type of practice:

• Consulting rooms (the site's current approved use) = up to 2 health practitioners on site at the same time
• Medical centre (what's proposed) = 3 or more health practitioners on site at the same time

The medical centre is proposed to operate 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm on Saturday and closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Not necessarily.

The current application is to expand the existing dental practice. However, a land use approval applies to the site, not to a specific business. Once approved, "Medical Centre" would be a permitted use of the land, meaning it could in future be occupied by any health practitioners, for example doctors, dentists, physiotherapists or other allied health professionals.

No. This amendment only decides whether "Medical Centre" is an approved land use for the site. A separate Development Application would still be required before the medical centre could operate, and that is where matters such as car parking, building changes, access and site layout are formally assessed and conditioned.

An independent acoustic report and traffic impact statement were prepared to assess this. The acoustic assessment found the proposal fully complies with State noise regulations at all nearby residences. The traffic assessment found the additional traffic generated (estimated at around 20 extra vehicle movements in the peak hour) can be absorbed by the surrounding road network without significant impact. Both reports are available in the Related Information section below.

We are engaging with the community via Melville Talks on the City of Melville website and on social media asking for feedback on the proposed amendment.

Letters have been sent to all properties within the immediate area.

The community can make a submission during the engagement period about the proposed amendment via:

• Online, using the submission form below

• By letter to: Chief Executive Officer, City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954, quoting reference Scheme Amendment 18 - 729 Canning Highway

• In person: 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon.

All feedback is considered by Council at an Ordinary Meeting of Council for endorsement.

If endorsed the scheme amendment and submissions will then be forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission for their consideration.

The final decision rested with the Minister for Planning.

All submitters and page followers were notified via direct email

Community feedback helps us understand different perspectives and potential impacts. When preparing your submission:

1. Start early and review the project information.

1. Be informed by reading the FAQs and seek clarification if needed.

1. Focus on facts and clearly explain your views.

1. Describe how the proposal may affect you or your community.

1. Submit one clear response before the closing date.

Yes. You may assist someone to complete a submission on their behalf, provided you have their consent. Alternative ways to participate are also available. Feedback can be provided online, by phone, or in person, and the City of Melville can assist if required.

We ask for basic details such as your name or suburb to help ensure feedback is genuine, understand who we’ve reached, and improve future engagement.

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Your information will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, such as administering an engagement activity, analysing community feedback or providing project updates. Personal information is only accessed by authorised City officers and, where necessary, consultants engaged by the City to support a project.

Feedback and engagement findings may be reported publicly; however, individual participants will not be identified unless required by law or with their consent.

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We will handle any personal information you provide in accordance with the standards set out in the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act).

The City of Melville collects personal information about yourself for the purposes of identification and/or administering your request. This includes your full name, demographic details such as your age, residential address, contact details and other information relevant to your request. Some forms also collect sensitive information such as health information, when necessary for completing a service. If you choose not to provide this information, we may be unable to assist with your request.

The information you provide will only be used for the purpose you have provided it. Any queries regarding access or correction to your personal information can be directed to our Privacy Officer through privacy@melville.wa.gov.au.

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