Yes. The Court Place Development Application (DA) has been approved by DevelopmentWA through its planning process. This is an important planning milestone that allows the project to move into the next stages of detailed planning, delivery requirements and construction readiness, subject to approval conditions and other required approvals.

Development Application approval is the planning decision that allows the project to proceed to its next stages. It does not mean construction begins immediately.

CHL will continue detailed design and work to satisfy the conditions of approval, along with any other approvals required before works can begin. Main works construction is currently expected to commence before the end of 2026, subject to approvals, with consideration also being given to potential early works. CHL will continue working with DevelopmentWA and project partners as the project progresses towards delivery.

The Subi East precinct redevelopment will deliver around 2,700 new homes over the next 20 years. This includes:

• around 1,000 homes at The Oval (including the 447 affordable and social homes proposed within the Court Place project)
• around 1,000 new homes across six apartment sites at 1909 Subi East
• around 700 homes at the Railway Precinct.

Court Place is the main affordable and social housing site in Subi East, helping to deliver greater diversity and much needed housing across the precinct for those in need.

DevelopmentWA leads the planning and delivery of the broader Subi East Redevelopment area and also serves as the planning and decision-making authority through the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) under the Subiaco Redevelopment Scheme No. 2. As a key State-owned site within the precinct, DevelopmentWA is also responsible for overseeing the Court Place project on behalf of the WA State Government.

Following a competitive process, CHL was selected as the preferred proponent to develop, own and operate Court Place and is responsible for project planning and delivery.

Following a competitive process Community Housing Limited (CHL) was selected as the preferred proponent to develop, own and operate Court Place and is responsible for project planning and delivery. CHL is a purpose‑driven, not‑for‑profit and Australia’s largest regulated community housing provider, managing over 12,000 properties for more than 20,000 customers across Australia, including a strong presence in WA.

CHL has a strong track record of supporting diverse communities and delivering long-term housing outcomes. CHL’s capabilities and expertise critical to the success of this project include property development, tenancy and property management and community engagement.

With more than 30 years’ experience in social and affordable housing, CHL is recognised for its national reach and local connections, working with partners, government, communities and industry to embed social impact, enable growth in new homes and advocate positive change for those in need.

Social housing is provided to support people on very low income who may find it hard to access or sustain private rentals, with rents calculated based on household income. Social housing can be managed and owned by both government and community housing providers. With a significant shortage of social housing in Australia, places are allocated to people who are on state-based government waiting lists, based on need and a range of other eligibility criteria.

Affordable housing offers rental homes at a discounted market rate for eligible low‑to‑moderate income households. Affordable housing provides opportunities for households to live in well-located areas close to jobs, transport and services where they would otherwise be excluded by private market rents. This can include housing for key workers, such as nurses, police and teachers.

Court Place will provide homes for a diverse community of people as part of the WA Government’s Subi East precinct.

Court Place will house a mix of people in social and affordable homes, including very low income and low to moderate income households. Affordable housing targets key workers, including nurses, police, teachers and others who need to live close to jobs, education and services.

Safe, secure and affordable homes support people to focus on their family, health, wellbeing, education, career as well as participate more fully and thrive in their community.

Social housing allocations will be made from the WA State Government’s social housing waiting list, based on need and eligibility processes/criteria administered by the Department of Housing and Works. CHL cannot create a separate social housing list for Court Place.

For the affordable housing component of Court Place, CHL will run an expression of interest and registration process with published eligibility criteria in accordance with State Government and Housing Australia requirements. CHL will prioritise a diverse mix of residents and, where policy allows, focus on local key workers and applicants with ties to Subiaco to support a balanced, inclusive community.

People seeking social housing should apply to (or remain on) the WA State’s Government social housing waitlist. Court Place social housing allocations will be based upon that list.

People interested in the affordable rentals at Court Place will be able to apply through CHL once expressions of interest open closer to project completion. CHL will provide clear information on how to apply and eligibility requirements at that time.

Public advertising for the DA has now closed. Submissions received during the advertising period were considered through DevelopmentWA’s assessment process before the DA was approved.

Key themes raised through submissions included building height and scale, traffic congestion, parking, the nearby school interface, social and affordable housing land use, neighbourhood amenity and long-term management and safety.

These matters were considered and informed the planning assessment. Some will continue to be managed through approval conditions, detailed design, construction planning, traffic and access planning, stakeholder communications and CHL’s operational management model.

No. Public advertising for the DA has closed and the DA has been approved through DevelopmentWA’s planning process. The opportunity to make submissions on the DA was during the public advertising period and those submissions were considered through DevelopmentWA’s assessment process.

CHL and DevelopmentWA will continue to provide general project updates as the project progresses. CHL will also continue engagement with nearby residents and key stakeholders to help inform construction planning and manage local impacts where practical.

Main works construction is currently expected to commence before the end of 2026, subject to approvals, with consideration also being given to potential early works.

Matters such as traffic, parking, vehicle and pedestrian access, construction traffic, hoarding, noise, dust, vibration and work hours will be addressed through detailed construction planning before works commence. Nearby residents, businesses, schools and other stakeholders will be engaged before any works or access changes that may affect them. Further updates will be provided before any site establishment, early works or construction activity occurs.

The project is close to Bob Hawke College and the school interface and pedestrian safety will remain important considerations through construction planning.

The project team will continue to work closely with Bob Hawke College and other key stakeholders through the planning phase and into construction. This includes consideration of student movement, school peak periods, pedestrian routes, traffic management, heavy vehicle movement, access and communication requirements before works begin.

CHL will provide on-site tenancy management during business hours, including an office to manage tenancies and the property, supported by a 24/7 Contact Centre on 1300 245 468 for after-hours concerns. Regular inspections, responsive maintenance and tenancy management processes will support the ongoing management of the building. CHL will also leverage partnerships across community services to connect residents to support they may need, including wellbeing, employment, education and skills growth and will facilitate community development and engagement activities to foster belonging, participation and social inclusion.

Court Place will be designed, managed and maintained as a safe and welcoming residential development. Safety has been considered through design, including secure access, lighting, active street-level uses and clear visibility in shared areas. Residents will be required to meet their tenancy obligations and CHL has established complaints and tenancy management processes to respond to concerns appropriately.

CHL operates in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and privacy obligations, including the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 and the WA Community Housing Regulatory Framework. Our priority is always to support the safety and wellbeing of our customers and the community, while fulfilling our obligations as a housing provider.

In late January 2026, CHL submitted a Development Application to DevelopmentWA under the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Act 2011, which was publicly advertised, assessed and subsequently approved.

Public advertising for the DA has now closed and the DA has been approved. This approval marks a key planning milestone for the Court Place project, enabling progression into detailed planning, delivery and construction readiness, subject to conditions and further approvals. Working closely with DevelopmentWA and project partners, CHL expects main works construction to commence before the end of 2026, with early works also under consideration.

CHL and DevelopmentWA will continue to provide general project updates to the wider community as the project progresses. CHL will manage all elements of the delivery for this project with DevelopmentWA as the development partner. This includes engaging nearby residents and key stakeholders to inform construction planning, manage local impacts and keep people informed ahead of any works, access changes or construction activity that may affect them.

This webpage will be regularly updated with information about the project as it progresses. Construction is currently expected to begin by the end of 2026, subject to approvals.

To subscribe to project updates in the future and for any enquiries, email courtplaceenquiries@chl.org.au