Published on Friday, 27 February 2026 at 10:12:54 AM
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) is inviting residents in the Town of East Fremantle to provide their comments on the East Street residential apartment development proposal.
The Department’s Significant Development Assessment Unit (SDAU) has received a development application for 7 to 27 Canning Highway.
The application is for 34 residential apartments – to be used as social housing – in a three-storey building with vehicle parking accessed from East Street.
Town of East Fremantle CEO Jonathan Throssell said the development application would not be assessed or determined by Council.
“All submissions should be made to the Department” he said.
“Following the completion of an assessment report by DPLH, the development application will be determined by the Western Australian Planning Commission.”
The advertising period is now open and closes on Sunday 29 March.
For all enquiries, including the application, plans and supporting information, please visit the DPLH website.
Background information
On 14 July 2025, the State Government announced plans to establish 34 social homes on land it owns on the corner of East Street and Canning Highway.
The project will be delivered by Foundation Housing WA with oversight and assistance from DevelopmentWA.
Community members can register to receive project updates and find frequently asked questions about the project on the Foundation Housing website. Or contact Foundation Housing via eaststreet@foundationhousing.org.au.
Please note: the image displayed on the Town's website homepage is an artist’s impression and is subject to change through future design changes.
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