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 is advises that the application for the proposed amendment to Condition 3 for the approved Workforce Accommodation Facility at Lot 672 (36) Great Eastern Highway, Somerville, has been scheduled for the Regional Development Assessment Panel meeting on 4 June 2026 at 9:30am at the Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage (140 William Street, Perth) (RDAP/75 Agenda - DAP website)
Please see below applications listed for the above-mentioned meeting.
| REF NOS. | FORM TYPE | LOCAL GOVERNMENT | PROPERTY LOCATION | APPLICATION DESCRIPTION | FORM 2 - AMENDMENTS | APPLICANT | OWNER | REF NOS. |
| DAP/25/03022 | Form 1 | Shire of Capel | Lot 74 Calinup Road, Gelorup | Extractive Industry (Sand) Variation to Extraction Area and Depth of Pit Floor | NA | SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd | McDougall Quarries Pty Ltd | Planner – SLR Traffic – Stantec Acoustic – Herring Storer Other – MBS Environmental (weed and dieback; dust); Tranen Revegetation (revegetation); JDA Consulting (groundwater); |
| DAP/22/02195 | Form 2 | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Lot 672 (36) Great Eastern Highway, Somerville | Workforce Accommodation Facility | Extended time of approval | Planning Solutions | Jagcor Pty Ltd | Planner – Planning Solutions Other – McGregor Surverors |
To make a deputation to the DAP, please complete the attached Deputation Request Template and email it to the DAP Secretariat
Application document link:
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 “Additions to an existing Restaurant/Café” at the abovementioned property (Reference No. D152/25). Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.
The proposed development seeks approval for the construction of a rear courtyard and a back of house storage/delivery area. Discretion is sought for the following:
- Lot boundary setback (rear) - Nil in lieu of 1m.
- Landscaping provision - 3.7% in lieu of 15% of the total site area.
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, 25 May 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D152/25
Submission Deadline: Saturday, 25 May 2026
Planning Officer: Blake Eldridge
Contact number: 08 9021 9600
The City has received a development application (DA036/26) for a two-storey Single House 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):
- Ground Floor: Proposed setback of 1 metre to the northeast boundary in lieu of 1.5 metres.
- First Floor: Proposed setback of 1 metre to the northeast boundary in lieu of 1.5 metres.
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, Tuesday, 9 June 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: DA036/26
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Planning Officer: Blake Eldridge
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received an application for a warehouse/storage extension at the abovementioned property (Reference No. D042/26). Under the mixed use zone, the proposed warehouse/storage is an ‘A’ use under the Local Planning scheme No 2. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.
The proposed development retains or includes;
- Single storey building with;
- Offices (retained)
- Warehouse (retained)
- Associated facilities and amenities (retained)
- Warehouse extension (new)
- 7 marked parking bays.
- 3 bicycle parking spaces.
- Bin storage area.
The premise is proposed to be used for the secure indoor and outdoor storage of goods, equipment, plant and materials.
Decision maker: City Council
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, Monday, 8 June 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D042/26
Submission Deadline: Monday, 8 June 2026
Planning Officer: Elisa Alanis Fuentes
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received a development application (Reference No. D046/26) for a proposed carport for boat storage 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):
- Side boundary (southwest) setback– 0.0m in lieu of 1.1m.
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, Thursday, 11 June 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D046/26
Submission Deadline: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Planning Officer: Babita Gurung
Contact Number: 08 9021 9600
Documents
The City has received an application (Reference No. D021/26) for a change of use to an educational establishment (Dance Academy) at the above-mentioned property. Under the Local Planning Scheme No 2, the proposal is a discretionary use in a commercial zone. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers are invited.
The development application includes the following details:
- Change of use to an educational establishment, including internal and external repair works to the existing heritage building to accommodate the dance academy.
- The dance academy also includes a retail store offering dancewear, footwear, and accessories to meet the needs of dancers, cheerleaders, and their families.
- The operating times are as follows:
- Monday from 9:00am to 10:30 (morning session) and from 3:30pm to 8:45pm (afternoon session)
- Tuesday to Thursday from 3:45pm pm to 8:45pm (afternoon session)
- Friday from 3:45pm to 5:00pm (afternoon session)
- Saturday from 9:00am -3:45pm
- Sundays and Public holidays (predominantly private lessons – one teacher to one or two students)
- Each session includes three pre-booked classes with a maximum of 30 attendees, primarily children under 12 years old, and is supervised by four staff members, at all times.
- There is a shortfall of sixteen (16) on-site car parking bays; the development proposes to utilise the available on-street car parking bays within walking distance.
Prior to the City giving consideration to the proposal, comments from surrounding owners/occupiers 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, Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.
CKB Reference: D021/26
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Planning Officer: Michael Fraser
Contact number: 08 9021 9600
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
