Hotel - 752 (Lot 101) Wallcliffe Road Margaret River

P223766

JDAP Application - Hotel

752 (Lot 101) Wallcliffe Road Margaret River

The Shire has received an application for a proposed hotel at 752 (Lot 101) Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River commonly known as the Wallcliffe House site. The proposal will be determined by a Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) and not by the Shire.

The proposal includes:

• Accommodation with 25 keys (31 beds) which can accommodate up to 62 guests. The accommodation includes 18 rooms and 7 individual cottages;
• Restaurant and Bar for 62 people (guests only, no public access);
• Spa Treatment Rooms (guests only, no public access);
• New vehicle access incorporating widening of Wallcliffe to include right hand turning lane.
• Extensive landscaped gardens;
• Service buildings; and
• Guest, staff parking and bike racks.

The site and proposal

The site is zoned tourism and is a place of recognised Aboriginal, European, and natural significance. The former Wallcliffe House and old dairy buildings are heritage listed and are to be re-built and re-purposed into the proposed Hotel and associated restaurant & bar. A Heritage Impact Statement has been included.

The proposal includes building height variations. A comprehensive Visual Impact Assessment has been undertaken and is included in the architectural plans.

Application documents

The applicant has worked with a range of specialist consultants to deliver a comprehensive application. Detailed reports and plans can be viewed in the application documents section.

This proposal is required to be advertised for public comment as part of the application process. If you wish to comment of the proposal, please complete the online submission form. Submissions are to be lodged by 4pm, Friday 22 December 2023.

If you have any questions or would like any further information the applicant has arranged drop-in sessions, details below:

Venue: Margaret River Heart

Session 1: Wednesday, December 6, 4pm – 6.30pm

Session 2: Thursday, December 7, 10am – 1pm.

Alternatively, you can contact Shire Planning Officers Lucy Gouws and Harriet Park on 9780 5220 to discuss the matter further.