Glen Forrest Precinct Plan - Shire of Mundaring

In most of the villages in the Shire, there is usually only a single local commercialcentre. However, the two centres here cannot be consolidated, as they are 1 kmapart. As a result each centre has developed its own identity. The Hardey Roadcentre has a commercial business focus and subsequently the LCS has given it ahigher order level of operation. The Railway Parade centre tends to have acommunity focus due to its central location in the village and its close proximity tohistorical buildings, the Post office, two churches, Octagon Hall, Morgan JohnMorgan Reserve and a range of community and recreational facilities atBurkinshaw Park. Both Centres have room for expansion and future growth shouldbe directed into the areas mentioned.Guideline C2:Future expansion of the two Local Centres to bedirected in the following manner:a) Hardey Road, emphasis to be on complementarycommercial business other than retail; andb) Railway Parade, emphasis to be onsocial/community facilities and other associatedlow key commercial activities that recognise it aspart of the traditional heart of Glen Forrest.(Planning)5.2.3 AppearanceAs the precinct promotes a village atmosphere, especially in the vicinity of theRailway Parade Local Centre, it is important to ensure the commercial buildingsand car parking do not dominate. Whilst it is not possible to require landowners tomodify existing buildings, mechanisms can be put in place to guide the form of newbuildings and/or redevelopment. In order to achieve this they should reflect theresidential type of construction in terms of building materials, scale and impact onthe site. In addition, consideration must be given to co-ordinating futuredevelopment in the two Local Centres in a manner compatible with the built formof the surrounding land uses.Guideline C3:Building character and materials for commercialbuildings to be sympathetic with residentialdevelopment with particular regard to:a) surfaces that are of earthy colours so as to beunobtrusive, blend in with the landscape of thelocality, and minimise visual intrusion such as red,brown, rustic orange (gravel), olive, grey, greenand various tones of these colours;b) reflective materials including zincalume and whitecladding are not permitted;c) the provision of verandah’s to provide pedestrianshelter and enhance building and streetscapeappearance;GLEN FORREST VILLAGE CENTRE PRECINCT PLAN10