Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) determine more significant development applications in place of Local Governments and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).

Current Applications

For details regarding DAP applications currently being assessed by the Shire, or awaiting to be determined at a DAP meeting, please visit the Shire's Engage Mundaring website found here

Agenda and meeting details will be provided when made available.

For more information please contact the JDAP directly on (08) 6551 9919 or email daps@dplh.wa.gov.au 

Mandatory vs 'Opt-in' DAP applications

Opt-in DAP application

Where the estimated development value is $2 million or more, applicants can elect to have a Development Assessment Panel (DAP) determine their application instead of the local government.

Mandatory DAP application

Where the estimated development value is $10 million or more, determination by a DAP is mandatory.

The application process

The development application process follows the same process as a normal planning application determined by the Shire, except that the decision maker is the Development Assessment Panel (JDAP).

  1. The Shire must prepare a technical report (referred to as a Responsible Authority Report), based on the objectives and requirements of the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4) and other relevant considerations within the planning framework such as State Planning Policies, the Local Planning Strategy etc.
  2. After considering the Responsible Authority Report (RAR) a decision will be made by the DAP.

Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel (DAP) comprises 14 local governments, including the Shire of Mundaring.

The DAP is comprised of three (3) specialist members and 2 members (Councillors) from the local government to which the application relates.

The three (3) specialist members are appointed by Cabinet from a list of suitably qualified individuals with experience in:

  • Planning
  • Architecture
  • Urban design
  • Engineering
  • Landscape design
  • Environment
  • Law
  • Property development
  • Management.

The Shire appoints two (2) local government members to sit on the DAP panel.

More information and contacts

To find out more about DAPs, visit the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, or call Planning Services on (08) 9290 6740 or email shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au.