Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

Learn about Development Assessment Panels (DAPs).

Introduced in 2011, DAPs are independent bodies that assess certain development applications instead of local councils or the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). Each panel has five members: three specialists and two local government councillors appointed by the Minister for Planning. Local councils prepare reports which includes their officer’s recommendation, but the DAP makes the final decision and where approved, sets conditions. Councils cannot appeal DAP decisions. The City of Wanneroo is part of the Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel.

Types of DAP applications

There are two main types:

  • Opt-in Applications (Form 1) – Applicants can choose DAP or local authority/WAPC for developments valued between $2M or more or involves community housing being provided by a registered community housing provided.
  • Amend or Cancel Applications (Form 2) – Requests to extend commencement time, modify or remove conditions, make minor changes, or cancel approval.

Excluded applications

 DAP's cannot determine:

  • Single houses and related structures such as carports, patios, outbuildings etc;
  • Development which constitutes Public works;
  • Development in regional reserves or improvement scheme areas; and 
  • Applications under Part 11B or 17 (Significant Development Pathway).

DAP application requirements

It is highly recommended that applicants contact the City’s Planning Services 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.

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

  • Complete City of Wanneroo Application for Development Approval online;
  • Complete Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Form 1;
  • Complete Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) Form 1 (where approval under the MRS is required);
  • Cover letter/report outlining the 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, floor plans and elevation plans;
  • Landscaping plans detailing the minimum 8% landscaping and species list;
  • Verge treatments;
  • Stormwater information, including the location and number of soakwells, and stormwater calculations demonstrating that onsite storage can accommodate 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP), as per the City’s Development Design Specification WD5;
  • BAL assessment – 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 – required if the development may impact nearby residential areas due to noise, or is affected by road or rail noise in accordance with State Planning Policy 5.4: Road and Rail Noise;
  • Traffic assessment in accordance with WAPC’s Transport Impact Assessment Guidelines (Volume 4, Appendix A) – SIDRA files must also be provided;
  • The level of traffic analysis is dictated by the nature and scale of the land use. Thresholds for report documentation are contained within Table 1 of the WAPC’s Transport Impact Assessment Guidelines (Volume 4).

Checklist for individual development transport impact statement

Checklist for individual development transport impact assessment

All information must be submitted at the time of formal lodgement. If information is missing or unsatisfactory, the City will, within 7 days of receipt, request further information or documents prior to accepting the application, 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 required information is provided and fees are paid.

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 (where approval under the MRS is required);
  • Cover letter/written justification outlining:
    • The reason(s) in support of extending or cancelling the approval period
    • The reason(s) in support of the condition(s) to be amended or deleted
  • For applications to amend an aspect of the approved development, provide an electronic version of revised/amended plans and supporting documentation clearly identifying 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);

How to apply

  1. Download and complete the DAP checklist.
  2. Submit your request with the above information through a shared link and pdf format and completed checklist via email jdap@wanneroo.wa.gov.au. 
  3. Applications submitted to this email must be titled: DAP APPLICATION (FORM 1 OR 2) – SUBJECT – ADDRESS.
  4. The City will review the application and issue an invoice if the submission is sufficient. Once payment is made, the application is accepted for assessment.

Timing

For proposals that meet the DAP value threshold, the standard statutory assessment period is either 60 to 90 days.

Current Development Assessment Panel applications

DA2026/1501 - Form 1 – Proposed six (6) multiple dwellings
8 Leach Road, Wanneroo
Currently being assessed by Izrie Pagala.


DA2026/1425 - Form 1 – Additions and alterations to existing tavern
34 and 36 Baltimore Parade, Merriwa
Currently being assessed by Timothy Thornton.


DA2026/1245 - Form 1 – Restaurant 
1 Graceful Boulevard, Jindalee
Currently being assessed by Shabnam Boss.


DA2026/1183 - Form 1 – Multiple dwelling development 
5 Crowsnest Way, Jindalee
Currently being assessed by Timothy Thornton.


DA2026/1137 - Form 1 – Mixed commercial development
100K Manderston Approach, Darch
Currently being assessed by Shabnam Boss.

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 [08] 9405 5000 or visit the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website.

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