Published on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 2:18:28 PM
The City of Vincent welcomes the State Government’s recent announcement to increase housing supply around Claisebrook train station, supporting sustainable growth and improved access to public transport.
Last year the City wrote to the Minister for Planning and the WA Planning Commission (WAPC) seeking planning changes as part of the North Claisebrook Improvement Plan to unlock opportunities for well-designed, high density living close to public transport. At the time the WAPC chose not to act on the Council’s request.
North Claisebrook is just 1.5km from the Perth CBD with two train stations and significant further development potential. While the State’s announcement reflects some of the City’s long-standing advocacy for the precinct, a more ambitious approach is needed to fully realise the area’s potential.
Vincent is committed to creating vibrant high-density urban areas as demonstrated by the Leederville transit-oriented development and looks forward to supporting similar revitalisation in other suburbs within Vincent.
The City of Vincent has already maximised housing density within its planning framework and now calls on the State Government to facilitate the sale and redevelopment of the Claisebrook concrete batching plant sites.
“To deliver a truly connected, vibrant, high-density urban community in North Claisebrook, we need a comprehensive plan that includes the Public Transit Authority and East Perth Station and surrounding precinct,” said Mayor Alison Xamon.
“We welcome the State Government’s recognition of the importance of this precinct and strongly support increasing housing near our transport hubs,” Mayor Xamon said.
“However, meaningful progress cannot occur while two concrete batching plants continue to occupy key strategic sites. We’re ready for redevelopment in North Claisebrook and to achieve this these lots must be sold or compulsorily acquired, and redeveloped for mixed-use, high-density living.”
Mayor Xamon has long advocated for the relocation of the concrete batching plants, noting they are inconsistent with Vincent’s North Claisebrook Planning Framework and incompatible with the community’s vision for a well-connected and sustainable neighbourhood close to the Perth CBD.
“The City has done the work to support increased density and meet infill targets,” Mayor Xamon said.
“We want to see this area reach its full potential and become a vibrant and thriving precinct.”
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