Independent Member for Alfred Cove Dr Janet Woollard has been informed by community members that there is another suspected brothel at the edge of a commercial centre opposite family homes in Ardross.

"It appears the brothel commenced operations three weeks ago and there are at least three females at the premises," said Dr Woollard.

"Distressed residents living near the suspected brothel have noticed a steady stream of vehicles that park at the premises.

"Men have been seen disembarking from their vehicles and standing at the front of the building to make a telephone call before being let in.

"The stream of vehicles and males frequenting the premises continues until 4 am in the morning."

Dr Woollard said unfortunately the City of Melville's Sexual Services Business Policy does not preclude the operation of a sexual services business adjacent to commercial areas.  The policy however does aim to preclude operation of these businesses and

"protect residential amenity and avoid nuisance and annoyance to owners and occupiers of residential land."

Dr Woollard added clause 5.6 of the City's Community Planning Scheme No. 5 states

"[if] a home occupation is causing a nuisance to owners or occupiers of land in the neighbourhood the Council may revoke its approval."

"Residents live across the road from the suspected brothel," said Dr Woollard.

"It also backs on to a common rear carpark which is utilised by a child care centre and families who frequent local restaurants in the area.

"I believe given such circumstances, a brothel should not be allowed to operate opposite residences.

"I have informed the City of Melville of the community's concerns and asked that they modify their policy," said Dr Woollard.

Dr Woollard has notified the two local ward councillors - Cr Nick Pazolli and Cr Peter Reidy - to ask they support community members who do not want a brothel across the road from family homes.

"Community members have further asked for my support to make brothels illegal to prevent the abuse of women working in this area and to help stop the trafficking of women, young girls and young boys into WA for prostitution," said Dr Woollard.