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:

  • Applications valued under $2 million (unless the applicant chooses to refer it to RDAP)
  • Proposals that are not considered significant enough to be referred to an external panel
  • Ensuring compliance with local zoning, land use regulations, and policy frameworks

    • 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:

  • Large-scale or complex proposals
  • Independent, expert assessment beyond the Local Government
  • A consistent process across the State

    • 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.

  • From 1 May 2025, the Local Government (Development Assessment Panels) Regulations 2025 require the responsible authority report (RAR) to be prepared by a local government’s administration, not the council.
  • CEOs of class 1 and 2 local governments must authorise a suitable employee, such as the planning director or manager, to prepare the RAR.

    • For more information click here

    REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL (DAP) MEETING - 12 NOVEMBER 2025

    PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: 6 NOVEMBER 2025

    The Regional DAP Meeting has been scheduled for 12 November 2025 at 9.30am, at the Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage (DAP website) at 140 William Street, Perth, to determine the following applications.

    REF NOS.

    FORM TYPE

    LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    PROPERTY LOCATION

    APPLICATION DESCRIPTION

    APPLICANT

    OWNER

    PROJECT TEAM*

    DAP/25/02965

    LG Ref: RDAP-2025-001

    Form 1

    Town of Port Hedland

    12 Dempster Street, Port Hedland

    Proposed 'Group Dwelling' Development

    Dynamic Planning and Developments

    BHP Billiton Minerals Pty Ltd

    Energy of Australia Pty Ltd

    Itochu Minerals

    Mitsui-Itochu Iron Pty Ltd

    Planner – Dynamic Planning and Development

    Architect – MPS Architects

    Traffic – Shawmac

    Landscape – Landscape Planners

    Sustainability - Emergen

    Other – Pilbara Constructions (developer)

    DAP/23/02585

    LG Ref: P136/23

    Form 1

    City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

    Lot 4565 Broadwood Street, Broadwood

    Workforce Accommodation & Incidental Catering, Sporting and Recreation Facilities

    Omni Design Australia

    Mr Roger Alter

    Architect – Omni Design Australia

    Traffic – KCTT

    Landscape – EPCAD

    Acoustic – Herring Storer

    Other – Stantec (waste)


    Local Government.

    • The DAP Secretariat will advise the local government of all approved presentations prior to the meeting and update the meeting agenda to include the names of approved presenters.
    • Please advise the DAP Secretariat of the names of any additional officers who will attend the meeting.

    Applicants

    • Please advise the DAP Secretariat if you will be sending a representative to the meeting on your behalf or if any work colleagues/associates will attend.
    • The name and work title of any additional attendee is required.

    Deputation Requests

    • To make a deputation to the DAP, please complete the attached Deputation Request Template and email it 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.

    Minutes of the meeting will be made available at the DAP website.

    Other Proposed Development Applications open for feedback

    These Development Applications are being assessed by the City.

    The City has received a development application proposing the construction of an outbuilding at the abovementioned property (Reference No. D132/25). Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owners are invited.

    Click to view documentation.

    If you have any comments to make on this proposal, please complete the “Adjoining Property Owner / Occupier Comment Form” below. Any submissions received by Monday, 24 November 2025, will be considered in determining the application.

    CKB Reference: D132/25

    Submissions open until: 24/11 2025

    Planning Officer: Michael Fraser

    Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Phone: 08 9021 9600

    Other Planning Consultations

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