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
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL (DAP) APPLICATIONS
Proposed Amendment to Approved Workforce Accommodation at Lot 672 (No. 36) Great Eastern Highway, Somerville
The City has received an application for development approval for the abovementioned development.
The development of the site as a Workforce Accommodation Facility was approved on 15 August 2022 (P028/22; DAP/22/02195), with the approval expiring on 15 August 2027. The applicant proposes to amend Condition 3 of the existing approval as follows:
3) This approval is valid for fifteen (15) years from the date of occupancy. Following expiry of this period, all development works must be demolished, materials removed from the site unless a further development approval is granted by the City.
Decision Maker: Regional Development Assessment Panel
Submissions may be made on the proposal in the period ending on 16 May 2026. Comments on the proposal may be submitted to the local government in writing on or before that date. Submissions should be marked 'Jagcor Workforce Accommodation Facility' and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, PO Box 2024, Boulder WA 6432 or emailed to mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au.
For more information, please contact:
Planning Officer: Blake Eldridge
Phone: 9021 9833
Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au
Signed minutes of previous RDAP meetings can be accessed via the link below.
Other Proposed Development Applications open for feedback
These Development Applications are being assessed by the City.
The City has received an application for an occupational health and safety training facility on the abovementioned property (Reference No. D151/25). The proposal is a use not listed under the Local Planning scheme No 2. Following the 16 of March Ordinary Council Meeting 2026; Council determined the following:
- That the use of the site as a training facility (as a ‘use not listed’) is consistent with the objectives of the Service Commercial zone in Local Planning Scheme No. 2.
- Subject to the development being re-advertised and no objections being received during the advertising period, approves the development application for Lots 101, 2691, & 3428 (No. 223 - 225) Boulder Road, South Kalgoorlie WA 6430, subject to conditions.
The comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are now invited.
The applicant seeks to utilise the existing building for occupational health and safety training courses; hands-on training in plant and machinery operation; storage; and sale and hire of safety gear, PPE, tools and other equipment.
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Saturday, 2 May 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D151/25
Submission Deadline: Saturday, 2 May 2026
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received a development application (Reference No. D027/26) for holiday accommodation at the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Thursday, 23 April 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D027/26
Submission Deadline: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact number: 08 9021 9600
The City has received an application for a wash down bay associated with a warehouse/storage and industry land use on the abovementioned property (Reference No. D010/26). Under the ‘General Industry’ Zone the proposal is a “P” use under the Local Planning scheme No 2. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are now invited.
- The proposal includes the use of the site as a designated wash-down area for heavy vehicle (HV) machinery, to be used both prior to and following mechanical works.
- This use supports the operations of the active business on the adjoining lot. The site will also function as a laydown area for the temporary storage of machinery and equipment before and after works are undertaken within the adjoining workshop.
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Tuesday, 28 April 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D010/26
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received a development application (Reference No. D037/26) for the replacement of an outbuilding at the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited. The application seeks the following variations from the deemed-to-comply provisions of Residential Design Codes (R-Codes):
- Maximum wall height – 3.99m & 4.2m in lieu of 3.5m
Decision maker: Delegated Office
Please note that if an application does not meet a deemed-to-comply requirement of the R-Codes, the decision-maker must exercise their judgement and assess the proposal on its overall merits against the design principles.
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Friday, 08 May 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D037/26
Submission Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received a development application (Reference No. D033/26) for the replacement of an existing outbuilding at the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.
The application seeks the following variations from the deemed-to-comply provisions of Residential Design Codes (R-Codes):
- Lot boundary setback (rear) – 0.3m in lieu of 1m
Decision maker: Delegated Officer
Please note that if an application does not meet a deemed-to-comply requirement of the R-Codes, the decision-maker must exercise their judgement and assess the proposal on its overall merits against the design principles.
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Friday, 08 May 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D033/26
Submission Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received a development application (Reference No. D025/26) for the addition to a single house (outbuilding) at the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.
The application seeks the following variations from the deemed-to-comply provisions of Residential Design Codes (R-Codes):
- Lot boundary setback (east)– 1m in lieu of 1.5m;
- Lot boundary setback (west) – 1m in lieu of 1.5m;
- Maximum outbuilding area variation – 88sqm in lieu of 80sqm; and
- Maximum wall height variation – 3.6m in lieu of 3.5m.
Decision maker: Delegated Officer
Please note that if an application does not meet a deemed-to-comply requirement of the R-Codes, the decision-maker must exercise their judgement and assess the proposal on its overall merits against the design principles.
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Friday, 08 May 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D025/26
Submission Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received a development application (Reference No. D031/26) for the construction of an outbuilding at the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.
The proposed outbuilding is 24.6 m² (6.15m long, 4m wide, and 3.0m high). The application seeks the following variations from the deemed-to-comply provisions of Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) and the City's local planning policy:
- The proposed side lot setback from the secondary street is 900mm in lieu of 1m.
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D031/26
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact number: 08 9021 9600
The City has received an application for new signage at the abovementioned property (Reference No. D030/26). Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.
- Replace the existing signage with new signage associated with the BCF Shop.
Decision maker: Delegated Officer
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 Request to Comment Form below by the close of business, Friday, 15 May 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D030/26
Submission Deadline: Friday, 15 May 2026
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
Other Planning Consultations
Proposed Structure Plan for Lots 212, 2783 and 2784 Speculation Road, Somerville
For more information, please contact:
Planning Officer: Blake Eldridge
Phone: 9021 9833
Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au
