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 Hotel Development at Lot 300 (No. 10) Gatacre Drive, Somerville
For more information, please contact:
Planning Officer: Kevin Tang
Phone: 9021 9600
Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au
Proposed Electrical Substation at Lot 15 Plan 58833 Goldfields Highway, Feysville
A Regional Development Assessment Panel meeting has been scheduled for the above application. The minutes and agenda can be found via the 'Documents' link below.
Date: 3 March 2026
Venue: Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage, 140 William Street, Perth (or online)
Documents: Regional Agenda and Minutes
To participate in the meeting electronically, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88291955276. When logging in, please ensure your screen name reads as Full Name (Company), so that you are easily identifiable.
Please advise the DAP Secretariat as to whether you will be attending the meeting in person at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage Offices or via Zoom.
Below is the listed agenda for the associated meeting.
| REF NOS. | FORM TYPE | LOCAL GOVERNMENT | PROPERTY LOCATION | APPLICATION DESCRIPTION | APPLICANT | OWNER | PROJECT TEAM* |
| DAP/25/03011 LG Ref: D139/25 | Form 1 | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Lot 15 on DP 58833 Goldfields Highway, Feysville | Use and Development of an energy substation | Planning Solutions | Northern Star (Hampton Gold Mining Areas) Limited | Planner – Planning Solutions Architect – Transalta Traffic – PTG |
If the Agenda contains two (2) or more local governments scheduled, then the agenda will also be available on the DAP Website separated into the various parts. As Agenda documents are updated regularly, please ensure you check online for the most current version. Updates to the Agenda including R13 directions and responses and approved presentations will be published within the related information document of this meeting and corresponding local government.
Deputation Requests
- To make a deputation to the DAP, please complete a deputation request form and email to the DAP Secretariat.
- The request is to be submitted at least 3 days prior to the DAP meeting.
- Please note presentations are not to exceed 3 minutes. The deputation content will be published on the DAP website as part of the meeting agenda.
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
Other Planning Consultations
Proposed Structure Plan for Lots 212, 2783 and 2784 Speculation Road, Somerville
The City has received an application for a proposed structure plan over the abovementioned properties. The structure plan has been drafted as a planning instrument for the co-ordination of future zoning, subdivision and development of the land. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited, with the following information provided for consideration.
- The current zoning of the abovementioned properties under the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Local Planning Scheme No 2. is ‘Urban Development’. The proposed structure plan has been prepared to co-ordinate the future rezoning of the land to ‘Residential’.
- Urban Development zoned land does not carry a residential density (R-Code), with the structure plan seeking endorsement for the introduction of a residential density of R40 for Lot 2784 and R25 for Lots 212 and 2783.
- The structure plan is accompanied by a subdivision concept plan (refer to Figure 4) to demonstrate delivery of residential development on Lot 2784 at the R40 density.
- The proposed structure plan requires Councils consideration. This includes a Council recommendation being provided to the Western Australian Planning Commission, who is the ultimate decision maker for the proposed Structure Plan.
Submissions may be made on the proposal up until Saturday, 7 March 2026. Comments on the proposal may be submitted to the local government in writing on or before that date.
Submissions should be marked “Proposed Structure Plan for Lots 212, 2783 and 2784 Speculation Road, Somerville” 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
Documents:
