Design Review Panel (DRP)

The City of Wanneroo Design Review Panel (DRP) is responsible for providing the City with a range of expert advice on urban design, architecture, landscape design and sustainability aspects of proposals.

The DRP performs an advisory function only. Although the DRP does not have decision-making powers, its advice will be taken into consideration in the planning assessment and conveyed to the decision-makers once a formal application for Development Approval is lodged.

The DRP reviews proposals and provides advice against the relevant planning framework and the 11 principles of good design outlined in Local Planning Policy 4.23 Design Review Panel.

Design review offers applicants the chance to seek technical feedback and resolve complex issues to achieve the best possible design outcome, before lodgement of an application for development approval.

Design Review Panel members

The DRP will draw from a pool of eight external professionals, including a Chairperson and seven fellow DRP members. DRP members are appointed by the Director Planning and Sustainability, in accordance with the Design Review Panel Terms of Reference.

The current DRP members are:

Dominic Snellgrove (Chair) - Architect
Philip Griffiths - Architect
David O’Brien - Architect
Simon Venturi - Architect
Nerida Moredoundt - Architect
Brett Wood-Gush - Architect
Tony Blackwell - Landscape Architect and Urban Designer
Munira Mackay - Urban Designer

Which developments are referred to the Design Review Panel?

Developments of more than two multiple dwellings;
Developments of more than 10 grouped dwellings;
Development that is three or more storeys in height;
Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) proposals;
Major extensions or amendments to the above proposals; and
Development which requires a landmark features.

For further information on the types of development which are referred to the DRP, please see Local Planning Policy 4.23 Design Review Panel.

The Design Review process

If you are unsure whether your development proposal needs review by the DRP, please feel free to call the Planning Services team on 9405 5000.
Read the Guide to Presenting to the Design Review Panel for an overview of the process and application requirements;
Complete the Design Review Panel Lodgement Checklist, ensuring that all items listed are ready to be attached to your application;
Lodge a Design Review Panel Application;
Development reviewed by DRP and feedback provided to applicant;
Apply for development approval.

Meeting Schedule

Please submit your DRP applications to Approval Services 10 working days prior to the date of the DRP meeting.

Design Review Panel Online Form

These meetings are closed to the public and are held at the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre each month, as detailed below:

Applications received by	Date of Meeting
11 January 2023	25 January 2023
9 February 2023	23 February 2023
9 March 2023	23 March 2023
13 April 2023	27 April 2023
11 May 2023	25 May 2023
8 June 2023	22 June 2023
13 July 2023	27 July 2023
10 August 2023	24 August 2023
14 September 2023	28 September 2023
12 October 2023	26 October 2023
9 November 2023	23 November 2023
7 December 2023	21 December 2023