FAQs
About the Development Application
What is a Development Application (DA)?
Development Application (DA) is an application made to Council seeking consent to carry out development including construction, demolition, change of use, display of advertising, subdivision, or making alterations or additions to a property or premises. A DA is required so that Council can assess the likely impacts of the proposal.
Where is this development located?
The development is located at 1A Thomas Street, Nedlands.
Why has the City allowed this application to be proposed?
The City cannot refuse to accept an application for assessment. The City must follow the correct assessment process and will access the application according to the planning process, make a recommendation with the final decision made by the Metro Inner-North Development Assessment Panel.
What is the City’s view of this application – will it be supported?
The City follows a process for each Development Application received. The application must be assessed according to the provisions of the City's Local Planning Scheme(External link), advice will be sought on design quality and the consultation submissions will be considered prior to the City forming a view on this application.
A recommendation is then presented to the Metro Inner North Joint Development Assessment Panel (DAP), who is the final decision maker. The Council have the opportunity to consider the recommendation made to the DAP, but not alter it.
How can I make a submission or be heard by the Council or the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) on this matter?
Submissions can be made on the ‘Your Voice' online submission form. Should you make a submission on the application, you will be notified of the relevant Development Assessment Panel (DAP) meeting and how to apply to make a deputation at the meeting.
How long would any approval be valid for?
Normally, a planning approval is valid for 2 years, unless a different period of time of explicitly set.
What about the extra traffic that will be generated by this proposed development?
The application includes a Traffic Impact Assessment. The report considers the projected traffic generated from the proposed development and assesses how this fits into the surrounding road network. This report also considers existing and proposed pedestrian and cyclist facilities as well as public transportation availability. This report is currently being reviewed by the City.
- The applicant submits a Development Application (DA) to the City of Nedlands
- DA is recorded and an initial assessment is made by a City planning officer
- City officer forwards information to the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) at the WA Department for Planning for lodgement
- The City then has 90 days to complete a full submission called a Responsible Authority Report (RAR) to present to the DAP
- CONSULTATION: The DA is advertised according to the City's Consultation of Planning Proposal Local Planning Policy received by the City are collated, summarised and considered by the City planning officer according to the criteria and planning guidelines/schemes
- REFERRALS: The DA is referred to internal relevant departments within the City for review and comment
- Following the submission of the RAR, the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) secretariat will organise a meeting time and place for the determination and the applicant and any submitters are made aware as they are welcome to attend the meeting and provide deputations if desired
- The DAP members (consisting of a Chairperson, two independent appropriate professionals - usually architects or planners and two representative City Elected Members) consider the proposal, responsible authority report and any deputations before providing their determination of the application
- The decision is made for or against the application (with conditions and reasoning stated) by the DAP and the decision communicated to the City and the relevant applicant
1. City receives Development Application (DA)
2. Consultation and referrals
3. Assessment
The application will be assessed against the ten principles of good design contained in State Planning Policy 7.0 – Design of the Built Environment which places considerable weight on amenity impacts, as does the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3
4. Responsible Authority Report (RAR)
Planning Officer prepares Responsible Authority Report (RAR), and RAR is submitted to Development Assessment Panel (DAP) for determination.
Note: If applicable, the RAR may be presented to a Council Meeting or Special Council Meeting if required for comment prior to being submitted JDAP.
5. DAP Meeting and DA determination