Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

In 2010/2011 the State Government introduced various legislation that established the opertional framework for Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) in Western Australia, DAPs came into effect on 1 July 2011.

A Development Assessment Panel (DAP) is an independent decision-making body that determines certain development applications in place of previous decision makers, such as the local government authority and/or the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). Each DAP consisists of five members, comprising three specialist members and two local government councillors appointed by the Minister for Planning.

Local councils are required to assess DAP applications by preparing reports recommending to either approve or refuse an application, including any conditions to be imposed where approval is recommended. Ultimately, though, the DAP is the decision maker and is responsible for determining the application and imposing any conditions. Councils have no right of appeal against DAP decisions.

The City of Wanneroo falls under the Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel.

Types of DAP Applications

There are three types of DAP applications:

mandatory applications
optional applications
applications to amend or cancel DAP determined applications.

Mandatory applications

Mandatory applications apply to a proposed development that has an estimated cost of $10 million or more and is not an Exempted Development. A mandatory application must be determined by a DAP and cannot be determined by a local government or the WAPC.

Exempted development means the construction of a single dwelling, fewer than 10 grouped dwellings or multiple dwellings, carports, patios, outbuildings or associated incidential development.

Optional applications

Optional applications apply to a proposed development that has an estimated construction cost between $2 million and $10 million in value. In this circumstance, the applicant may choose to use the DAP process or have their application determined by the City of Wanneroo (and/ or the WAPC, if applicable).

Amend or cancelled applications

There may be occasions where the DAP development approval which was granted will need to be amended in some ways. For instance, following approval of a DAP application, an application may be made to the DAP seeking to :

extend the period in which the development has to be substantially commenced
amend or delete a condition of development
amend an aspect of the development, in a manner which does not substantially alter the development that was approved, or
cancel the approval.

Lodging a DAP Application

It is highly recommended that proponents contact the City’s Planning Administration team on 9405 5000 to arrange a pre-lodgement meeting prior to submitting a DAP application.

All DAP applications are required to be presented to the City’s Design Review Panel (DRP) prior to lodgement in accordance with Local Planning Policy 4.23 Design Review Panel. Proponents are encouraged to contact the City prior to lodgement to discuss the DRP requirements.

Mandatory and Optional Applications (Form 1)

The following information is required to be submitted to the City:

Complete City of Wanneroo Application for Development Approval (Hardcopy);
Complete Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Form 1 (Hardcopy);
Complete Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) Form 1 (Hardcopy);
Cover Letter/Report outlining proposal and justifying any variations;
A table addressing design review panel (DRP) comments for any applications presented to the City’s DRP prior to lodgement in accordance with Local Planning Policy 4.23 Design Review Panel;
City of Wanneroo Development Application Fee (Refer to the City of Wanneroo Planning Fee Schedule);
Development Assessment Panel Application Fee (Refer to the City of Wanneroo Planning Fee Schedule);
Development plans - appropriately scaled site plans, floorplans and elevation plans;
Landscaping plans; detailing the minimum 8% landscaping and specifies list;
Verge treatments;
Stormwater Information; including the location and number of soakwells, and the provision of stormwater calculations to demonstrate that onsite stormwater storage can accommodate 1 in 100 ARI, as per the City's Development Design Specification WD5;
BAL assessment; a bushfire attack level (BAL) Assessment is required if the site is located in a Bushfire Prone Area and is not subject to a Bushfire Management Plan with a BAL Contour Map;
Acoustic Report; if the development is likely to impact on adjoining/nearby residential areas as a result of noise generated from the proposal; and If the development will be impacted by road or rail in accordance with SPP 5.4;
Traffic assessment in accordance with WAPC's Transport Assessment Guidelines (Volume 4, Appendix A); and
One electronic set (USB or CD) of the full application - all files are to be in PDF format. A hardcopy application is optional, but all forms are to be provided in hardcopy.

A Transport Impact Statement (TIS) is required where a development will generate between 10 and 100 vehicle trips in the peak hour; and A Transport Impact Assessment (TIA) is required where a development will generate more than 100 vehicle trips in the peak hour. (Specifically including daily and peak traffic volumes)

Checklist for individual development transport impact statement

Checklist for individual development transport impact assessment

All information is to be submitted at the time of formal lodgement. If the information has not been provided or is not satisfactory, the City will within 7 days upon receipt of the application, request for further information or documents prior to the application being accepted in accordance with Clause 63A of the Deemed Provisions in Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015. The application will only be formally accepted and forwarded to the DAP once all the required information is provided.

Form 1 applications are to be formally lodged in person to the City of Wanneroo located at 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo (Monday- Friday 8.30am-5:00pm). Please allow approximately 20 minutes for the application to be looked over by our Duty Planner prior to lodgement

Amending or Cancelling a DAP Determination (Form 2)

The following information is required to be submitted to the City:

Complete City of Wanneroo Application for Development Approval
Complete Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Form 2;
Complete Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) Form 1;
Cover Letter/written justifications outlining;
- The reason/s in support of extending or cancelling the approval period and/or
- The reason/s in support of the condition/s to be amended or deleted.
For applications to amend an aspect of the development which was approved, an electronic version of the date stamped revised/amended plans and supporting documentation which clearly identify the proposed changes.
City of Wanneroo Development Application Fee (Refer to the City of Wanneroo Planning Fee Schedule)
Development Assessment Panel Application Fee (Refer to the City of Wanneroo Planning Fee Schedule)

Form 2 application are to be formally lodged via the City's online lodgement facility.

DAP Related Documents

Current Development Assessment Panel Applications

DA2022/989 - Form 1 - Service Station
Lot 7 (310) Bernard Road North, Carabooda
Currently being assessed by Aaron Jones

DA2023/158 - Form 1 - Service Station & Motor Vehicle Wash
Lot 1001 (11) Greenwich Parade, Neerabup
Currently being assessed by Rhiannon McQuillan

DA2023/720 - Form 1 - Child Care Centre
Lot 78 (10) Russell Road, Madeley
Currently being assessed by Aaron Jones

DAP Agendas and Minutes

The Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel agendas and minutes can be viewed from the Development Assessment Panels website.

Note: Any development application determined prior to 27 April 2020 was determined by the Metro North-West Joint Development Assessment Panel. View all agendas and minutes relating to this panel.

For further information please contact the City on 9405 5000 or visit the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.