Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

The Development Assessment Panel (DAP) is an independent decision-making body established in July 2011. The panel consist of five members being three independent technical experts and two elected local government representatives.

The DAP determines development applications on behalf of the local government and/or the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).

DAPs were combined to service more than one local government area, noting the City of Cockburn is within the Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP), which also covers the local government areas of: Armadale, Gosnells, Joondalup, Kalamunda, Kwinana, Mandurah, Mundaring, Murray, Rockingham, Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Swan.

Under the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) Regulations 2011 opens in a new window,  some applicants can choose to have their development application determined by the City of Cockburn or the JDAP, whilst other applicants must have their development application determined by the JDAP – this depends on the nature and cost of the development proposed.

Agendas and minutes

Further information:

For more information on DAPs, how to make an application, fees, forms and appeals please visit the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage opens in a new window website.

Contact

Address

Whadjuk Boodja
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Language Support

Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaadatj dayin boodja, kep wer malayin. Ngalak kaadatj koora koora wer yeyi ngalang birdiya.

City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar boodja. Long ago, now and in the future they care for country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging.