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:
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:
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.
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 seeking to amend an existing child care facility (D088/25) on the above-mentioned property. The proposal includes an increase of 43m2 to the building and increasing the number of children from 60 to 72, and the number of staff from 10 to 12. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited. (Refer to the application document via the link below.)
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, 18 September 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D088/25
Submission Deadline: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact Number: 08 9021 960
The City has received an application for development approval seeking to construct telecommunications infrastructure (D082/25). The proposal includes a telecommunications facility with a 31.3m monopole with headframes, antenna panels, and ground equipment. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited. (Refer to the application document via the link below)
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, 18 September 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D082/25
Submission Deadline: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
The City has received a change of use application to a place of worship and signage (D079/25) on the above-mentioned property. The proposal includes a reception area, prayer room, meditation/yoga room, and verandah fascia and below awning signage. Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited. (Refer to the application document via the link below).
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, 18 September 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D079/25
Submission Deadline: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
The City has received an application for a carport and dwelling extension at the abovementioned property (Reference No. D073/25). Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are sought. The application seeks the following variations from the deemed-to-comply provisions of Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).
Please note that if an application does not meet a deemed-to-comply requirement of the R-Codes, the decision-maker must then use their judgement and assess the proposal on its overall merits against the design principles to determine the proposal.
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. Any submissions received by Thursday, 18 September 2025 will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D073/25
Time Frame: 04/09/2025 to 18/09/2025
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9021 9600
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Other Planning Consultations
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder hereby provides notice in accordance with Part 5 Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997 and Part 2 Regulation 9 of the Land Administration Regulations 1998, of the proposed permanent closure of:
- Right-of-Way (ID No. 3491460) between Lot 1682 (No. 58) and Lot 1683 (No. 54) Lyall Street, Lamington, 6430.
Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposed road closure, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited. (Refer to the application document via the link below.)
If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Sunday, 28 September 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the proposed road closure.
CKB Reference: Road Closure Right of Way (3491460)
Submission Deadline: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
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The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder hereby provides notice in accordance with Part 5 Section 58 of the Land Administration Act 1997 and Part 2 Regulation 9 of the Land Administration Regulations 1998, of the proposed permanent closure of:
- Right-of-Way (ID No. 3489785) between Lot 2 (No. 158A) And Lot 647 (No. 160) Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie, 6430.
Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposed road closure, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited. (Refer to the application document via the link below.)
If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Sunday, 28 September 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the proposed road closure.
CKB Reference: Right-of-Way (ID No. 3489785)
Submission Deadline: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
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