A century-old Federation home in West Perth will be demolished to make way for Gina Rinehart’s $250 million Hancock Prospecting headquarters, a decision that has reignited scrutiny of former Perth lord mayor Basil Zempilas’ role in denying the property further heritage protection.

The Western Australian Planning Commission unanimously approved the 14-storey business hub on Wednesday morning.

Concept designs of Hancock Prospecting’s $250 million West Perth development. Credit: Hancock Prospecting.

The development will transform the home on Outram Street into a high-end office and wellness precinct featuring landscaped terraces, hospitality spaces and basement parking and a “vertical garden” facade intended to mirror West Perth’s leafy streetscape.

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