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 JDAP Applications
The City has received the following development application proposals, which have been sent to the Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel and are open for community input.
Please complete the form below before the nominated closing date to provide your comments.
Notice of Meeting
A Regional Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Meeting has been scheduled on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 9.30am at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. The meeting will determine the following applications:
| REF NOS. | FORM TYPE | LOCAL GOVERNMENT | PROPERTY LOCATION | APPLICATION DESCRIPTION | APPLICANT | OWNER | RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY |
| DAP/21/2063 LG: DAP-D0211219 | SAT | Shire of Dardanup | Lot 2 Banksia Road, Crooked Brook | Landfill Waste Cells | Cleanaway Waste Pty Ltd | J&P Corporation | LG |
| DAP/24//02817 LG: D164/24 | Form 1 | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Lot 173 Kitchener Road, Mullingar | Proposed Workforce Accommodation Facility | Planning Solutions | Northern Star Resources Ltd | LG |
Meeting agenda
The agenda will be available on the DAP website 7 clear days before the meeting.
Meeting minutes
Minutes of the meeting will be made available on the DAP website.
Notice of Meeting
A Regional Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Meeting has been scheduled on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 9:30 am at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. The meeting will determine the following applications:
Meeting agenda
The agenda will be available on the DAP website 7 clear days before the meeting.
Meeting minutes
Minutes of the meeting will be made available on the DAP website.
Other Proposed Development Applications open for feedback
These Development Applications are being assessed by the City.
The City has received an application to construct an ancillary dwelling addition to a single house on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are sought, specifically with regard to the following:
| Residential Design Codes Section/Clause | Deemed-to-Comply | Proposed |
| 5.1.3 Lot Boundary Setbacks | ||
| C3.1 Buildings set back from lot boundaries. | Secondary street setback – 2m | 1.9m |
| 5.3.3 Parking | ||
| C3.1 Resident parking bays. | 3 parking bays | 2 parking bays |
If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the Request to Comment Form below by close of business, Friday, 16 May 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D032/25
Submission Deadline: 16 May 2025
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received an application for the development of a shed used for storage 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 below Request to Comment Form by close of business, Friday, 16 May 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D033/25
Submission Deadline: 16 May 2025
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Phone Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received an application for construct a patio on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are sought; specifically with regard to the following:
| Residential Design Codes Section/Clause | Deemed-to-Comply | Proposed |
| 5.4.1 Visual Privacy | ||
| C1.1 Outdoor Active Habitable Spaces | For areas coded R50 or lower, an outdoor active habitable space with a floor level more than 0.5m above the natural ground level requires a 7.5m setback. | The Northeast side boundary proposes a setback of 4.5m. Alternatively, see C1.2. |
| C1.2 Screening devices | Screening devices are to be at least 1.6m in height, at least 75% obscure, permanently fixed, made of durable material, and restrict view in the direction of overlooking into any adjoining property. | No screening devices have been proposed. |
If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the below Request to Comment Form by close of business Friday, 16 May 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D043/25
Submission Deadline: 16 May 2025
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Phone Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received an application to construct four (4) grouped dwellings on the abovementioned property. The proposal has been assessed against the Residential Design Codes. Before the City can consider the proposal, comments are being sought from surrounding property owners.
If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the Request to Comment Form below by close of business, Friday, 23 May 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9021 9600
Documents
Other Planning Consultations
- There are currently no other planning applications open for public consultation.
