About the City's Local Planning Strategy

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Local Planning Strategy supports the community’s vision of shaping Kalgoorlie-Boulder to be a place where people choose to live, work, and play.

This page provides information on current development applications that require community consultation and public advertising.

Under the City's Local Planning Scheme No. 2, certain types of development applications require community consultation and public advertising to be undertaken, particularly where large-scale developments are being proposed, land use applications or variations to a development standard that may impact on adjoining properties or the surrounding community.


How Planning Applications Are Assessed

We know development proposals can spark a lot of interest - and sometimes concern - in the community. Whether it's a new commercial building or a proposed workforce accommodation facility, one common question is: who approves these applications?

The answer depends on the value, complexity, and type of development.

The Role of Council

The City’s Planning Team assesses most development applications in line with the Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and State Planning Policies. Council is responsible for:

  • Applications valued under $2 million (unless the applicant chooses to refer it to RDAP)
  • Proposals that are not considered significant enough to be referred to an external panel
  • Ensuring compliance with local zoning, land use regulations, and policy frameworks
  • Importantly, Council and planning officers can only make decisions based on the planning merits of an application. These include things like land use, built form, traffic management, and environmental impacts - not whether a proposal is popular or unpopular in the community.

    This ensures consistency, fairness, and compliance with the planning framework - even if individual views differ.

    The Role of DAP

    The State’s Regional Development Assessment Panel (RDAP) is an independent decision-making body comprising technical experts and two members of Council.

    From 1 March 2024, Western Australia’s RDAP system became an opt-in for developments over $2 million (excluding single homes).

    Development applications lodged with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, where the estimated cost of development is over $2 million are sent to RDAP on an opt-in basis.

    Developers choose to go to RDAP for:

  • Large-scale or complex proposals
  • Independent, expert assessment beyond the Local Government
  • A consistent process across the State
  • RDAP decisions are guided by the same planning rules and policies, with no influence from political or public pressure.

    How Development Assessment Panels Work

    For details about the administration of DAPs and the application process click here.

    Community Involvement in the Development Application Process

    We value community feedback and want to hear your views. While planning decisions are not popularity contests, your input helps decision-makers understand local context and possible impacts.

    You can participate in the planning application process by:

    • Reviewing development applications open for public comment (see the drop down list below)
    • Lodging a submission during the consultation period
    • If an application goes to RDAP, you can request to present your views at the panel meeting

    Changes to the Local Government Act – 1 May 2025

    As part of the State Government’s Local Government Reform, legislative amendments are being made for DAP Regulations.

  • From 1 May 2025, the Local Government (Development Assessment Panels) Regulations 2025 require the responsible authority report (RAR) to be prepared by a local government’s administration, not the council.
  • CEOs of class 1 and 2 local governments must authorise a suitable employee, such as the planning director or manager, to prepare the RAR.

  • For more information click here


    Proposed DAP Applications

    The City has received the following development application proposals, which have been sent to the Regional Development Assessment Panel and are open for community input.

    Please complete the form below before the nominated closing date to provide your comments.

    Other Proposed Development Applications open for feedback

    These Development Applications are being assessed by the City.

    The City has received an application for four (4) grouped dwellings on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are sought.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D068/25

    Time Frame: 06/08/2025 to 20/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes

    Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents

    Development Application

    The City has received an application for the change of use from a single house to a home business on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are sought.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Thursday, 21 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D081/25

    Time Frame: 7/08/2025 to 21/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes

    Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents

    Development Application

    The City has received a change of use application from a residential house to a holiday house on the abovementioned property. The proposed holiday house land use is a discretionary use under the Local Planning Scheme No.2. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D076/25

    Time Frame: 06/08/2025 to 20/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Michaela Jenner

    Email: michaela.jenner@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents

    Development Application


    The City has received an application for the construction of an Outbuilding on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Thursday, 28 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D084/25

    Time Frame: 14/08/2025 to 28/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Michaela Jenner

    Email: michaela.jenner@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents
    Development Application

    The City has received an application for the construction of a single dwelling on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Thursday, 28 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D074/25

    Time Frame: 14/08/2025 - 28/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Michaela Jenner

    Email: michaela.jenner@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents

    Development Application

    The City has received an application for the construction of a carport on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Thursday, 28 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D083/25

    Time Frame: 14/08/2025 TO 28/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Michaela Jenner

    Email: michaela.jenner@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents

    Development Application

    The City has received an application for a carport on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are sought.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Thursday, 28 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D069/25

    Time Frame: 14/08/2025 to 28/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes

    Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents

    Development Application


    The City has received an application for the extension and additions to a single house including a carport on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are sought.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the attached “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” and return it to the City by the close of business on Thursday, 28 August 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned will be considered in determining the application.


    CKB Reference: D072/25

    Time Frame: 14/08/2025 to 28/08/2025

    Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes

    Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600


    Documents

    Development Application

    Other Planning Consultations

    Form