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) APPLICATIONS

    Other Proposed Development Applications open for feedback

    These Development Applications are being assessed by the City.

    The City has received an application for an outbuilding on the abovementioned property (Reference No. D129/25). 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) and Local Planning Policy (LPP) 3, as follows:

    • Large and multiple outbuildings: The size of the outbuildings (sheds) collectively measuring 90m2 exceeds the maximum outbuilding area of 80m2.

    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, 1 December 2025. Any submissions received by the aforementioned date will be considered in determining the application.

    CKB Reference: D129/25

    Submission Deadline: Monday, 1 December 2025

    Planning Officer: Michael Fraser

    Contact Number: 08 9021 9600

    Documents

    The City has received a development application for 17 grouped dwellings, associated structures and landscaping on the abovementioned property. Prior to the City considering the proposal, comments from surrounding owner/occupiers are invited.

    Decision maker: City Council

    Submissions can be made by submitting the form below, in writing by post to PO Box 2042, Boulder WA 6432 or by email to mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au. Any submissions received by 15 December 2025 will be considered in determining the application.

    For more information, please contact:

    Planner: Kevin Tang

    Phone 9021 9693

    Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Consultation Plans and Planning Statement

    The City has received a development application (Reference No. D116/25) for a proposed outbuilding the rear of the abovementioned property. The land use is a non-conforming use. 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 – Part C (R-Codes) and development standards set out under the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder Local Planning Scheme No.2

    Residential Design Codes - Part C

    • Proposed outbuilding with calculated area of 103m2 in lieu of the maximum 60m2 prescribed under Clause 2.6i.
    • Maximum wall height of 3.8 metres in lieu of the maximum 3 metres prescribed under Clause 2.6iii.
    • Maximum ridge height of 4.682 metres in lieu of the maximum 4.2 metres prescribed under Clause 2.6iv.
    • The development proposes a minimum setback of 0.5m to the rear laneway in lieu of the minimum 1 metre requirement prescribed under Clause 32 of LPS2.
    • Development does not comply with the DTC requirements of the R-Codes.

    Decision Maker: City Council

    Any submissions received by Tuesday 16 December 2025 will be considered in determining the application.

    For more information, please contact:

    Planning Officer: Blake Eldridge

    Phone: 9021 9833

    Email: mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au

    Consultation Document

    Other Planning Consultations

    Form