The Town of Bassendean has received a planning application relating to No. 1 Surrey Street, Bassendean. The application proposes the following:

• The continued use of the Heritage Listed ‘Old Pensioner’s Cottage’ as an ‘Exhibition Centre’ (Museum):

• Open to the public 11.00am – 2.00pm on weekends
• Open to larger groups on weekdays by appointment

• The use of the cottage on the site as an ‘Education Establishment’ to host training programs associated with the Museum of Perth:

• Training programs to be held between 8.00am and 6.00pm weekdays.
• Maximum 2 staff and 18 participants at a time
• Minor physical improvements/ restoration works to the property, including: 

• Removal of 1952 addition
• Roof restoration
• Internal wall removal
• New verandah

Submissions can be lodged via [email protected] or written submissions addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Town of Bassendean, PO Box 87, Bassendean WA  6934. Please quote the development application reference (2023-077) in any correspondence. Submission shall be provided to the Town by close of business (5:00pm) on the 21 September 2023.