SOUTH FREMANTLE could soon be home to a new six-storey apartment building, breaking tradition from its pine-tree filled skyline. 

The City of Fremantle has received a development application which shows plans for a six-storey, five-dwelling apartment at 242 Marine Terrace. 

The DA, which was spread around local social media groups and generally seems to have been welcomed, attracted some ire from a local resident who doesn’t want his beachside life blocked. 

“There is a whole suburb of residents living behind and above this development who enjoy the uninterrupted ocean view…6 storeys = No Way,” the angry poster said.

The Chook was unable to get in contact with them this week. 

“We all know this needs to happen but NOT IN FREO,” another commenter sarcastically replied, “for some reason that I’ve decided population density needs to increase everywhere else and in a way that I’ll never notice or be affected by.” 

City of Fremantle city planning manager Chloe Johnston says the City’s advertising for the DA aims to “make the development application more transparent” to the community, who will have the opportunity to comment on the apartments through My Say Freo. 

“It’s important that the community can have their say on planning applications,” Ms Johnson said. 

“Public comment processes give those most affected and the wider community the opportunity to voice their concerns and provide feedback. 

“This valuable input is reviewed by planners in assessing applications and is also considered by the final decision-makers.” 

Feedback submissions close on December 10 at 5pm.

by KATHERINE KRAAYVANGER