Development Assessment Panel

Mandatory applications

Mandatory applications apply to a proposed development that has an estimated cost of $10 million or more and is not an Exempted Development (Note 1). A mandatory application must be determined by a DAP and cannot be determined by a local government or the WAPC.

(Note 1: Exempted Development means the construction of a single dwelling, fewer than 10 grouped dwellings or multiple dwellings, carports, patios, outbuildings or associated incidental development).

Optional applications

Optional applications apply to a proposed development that has an estimated construction cost between $2 million and $10 million in value. In this circumstance, the applicant may choose to use the DAP process or have their application determined by the Shire (and/or the WAPC, if applicable).

Amended or cancelled applications

There may be occasions where the DAP development approval which was granted will need to be amended in some way. For instance, following approval of a DAP application, an application may be made to the DAP seeking to:

• extend the period in which the development has to be substantially commenced
• amend or delete a condition of development
• amend an aspect of the development, in a manner which does not substantially alter the development that was approved, or
• cancel the approval.

For applications to amend or cancel an application, written justification must be provided outlining the reasons for the request in addition to normal information requirements. In this circumstance the applicant can elect for either the Shire or the DAP to determine the application.