Development Assessment Panels (DAP)
A Development Assessment Panel (DAP) is an independent decision-making body which determines certain development applications in place of the Local Government authority.
DAP panels are comprised of independent technical experts and elected local government representatives.
The City of Busselton is included in the Regional JDAP. Further information can be found on the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage website.
DAP Application Requirements
Any mandatory or optional DAP applications require a pre-lodgement meeting with one of the City’s Senior Planning Officers.
An application for development approval is required to be determined at JDAP if it meets the following criteria:
Mandatory DAPs
Where the estimated cost of development is $10 million or more (excluding GST). Not including the development of a ‘warehouse’.
Optional DAPs
Where the estimated cost of development is $2 million or more (excluding GST). Which includes the development of a ‘warehouse’.
Development Exempt from DAPs
The following types of applications are excluded from determination by DAPs in accordance with the DAP Regulations:
- Single Houses;
- Less than 10 Grouped or Multiple Dwellings;
- Carports, shade sails, outbuildings and sheds;
- Development by a local government or the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).
The types of applications outlined above are to be determined by the local government or the WAPC.
Please Note: DAP application forms and fees are required in addition to all of the usual City of Busselton application requirements.
DAP Fees
Please see the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage website for the latest DAP fees.
Current and Past DAP Applications:
Current Joint Development Assessment Panel applications that are in the process of public advertising can be viewed via the City's Your Say Page:
Development Applications - Your Say Busselton
View the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage website for the agendas and minutes of all DAP applications.
Agenda's are regularly updated prior to DAP meetings, please check the DPLH website for the most current version.
Upcoming meetings:
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DATE/TIME
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VENUE
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FORM TYPE
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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PROPERTY LOCATION
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APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
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APPLICANT
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OWNER
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RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
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DAP/24/02760
LG DA24/0621
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6th March 2025
9.30am
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Dept of Planning, Lands & Heritage - Perth |
Form 1 |
City of Busselton |
Lot 31 Rendezvous Road Vasse |
Grouped Housing with Communal Facilities for Over 55's (Independent Living Complex) |
CDP Town Planning & Urban Design |
Michael Thomas Ognenis & Priscilla Jane Ognenis |
LG |
DAP Minutes No. 37 - 6 March 2025 - Grouped Housing with Communal Facilities for Over 55's (Independent Living Complex) - Lot 31 Rendezvous Road Vassse
Minutes from past meetings:
DAP Minutes No. 36 - 13 February 2025 - Caravan Park (8 Chalets, Office/Check-in and car parking) - Lot 73 No 652 Geographe Bay Road Broadwater
DAP Minutes No. 31 - 5 December 2024 - Service Station & Motor Vehicle Wash - Lot 9557 Cnr Lynwood St & Bussell Hwy Vasse Bypass, Vasse
DAP Minutes No. 24 - 17th October 2024 - Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough - Hotel and Restaurant/Cafe
DAP Minutes No. 02617 - 18 April 2024 - Rural Holiday Resort - Lot 101 Wildwood Road Yallingup
JDAP Minutes No.133 - 12th February 2024 - Extractive Industry (Gravel) - Lot 62 Ludlow Hithergreen Road, Ruabon
JDAP Minutes No. 125 - 20th December 2023 - Hotel and Restaurant/Café - 17, 19 and 21 Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No. 97 - 23rd May 2023 - Hotel and Restaurant - 17, 19 and 21 Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No. 90 - 6th April 2023 - Childcare Centre - 77 Peel Terrace Busselton
JDAP Minutes No. 84 - 13th February 2023 - Proposed 7 Eleven Service Station - Lot 9003 Commonage Road Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No. 78 - 12th December 2022 - Multi-Level Mixed Use Development (Cafe/Restaurants, Shops, Offices & Multiple Dwellings) - Lot 400 (24) Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No.76 - 29th November 2022 - Day Hospital - Lot 9556 Napoleon Prom Vasse
JDAP Minutes No.61 - 12July 2022 - DA21/1027 - Shop (Fresh Food Retailers) with Selected Advertisements - Lot 9556 Napolean Promenade Vasse
JDAP Minutes No.59 - 29 June 2022 - DA21/0815 - Mixed use development (office, shops, restaurant/cafe, liquor store - small and multiple dwellings) - Lot 108 (57) Dunn Bay Road and Lot 109 (6) Cyrillean Way, Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No. 50 - 22 March 2022 - DA21/1027 - Shop - Lot 9556 Napolean Promenade Vasse
JDAP Minutes No.48 - 10 March 2022 - DA21/0892 - Mixed Use Development (Restaurant/Cafe and Multiple Dwellings) - Lot 400 (24) Dunn Bay Road Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No 41 - 10 January 2022 - DA21/0815 - Mixed Use Development - Lots 108 and 109 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No 33 - 9 November 2021 - DA19/0643.01 - Amendment to DA - Tourist Accommodation - 1676 Caves Road, Dunsborough
JDAP Minutes No 32 - 25 October 2021 - DA21/0348 - Use Not Listed (Busselton Jetty Underwater Discovery Centre)
JDAP Minutes No 30 - 14 September 2021 - DA21/0329 - Mixed Use (Shops, Restaurant/Cafe and Multiple Dwellings
JDAP Minutes No 27 - 30 June 2021 DA21/0091 & DA21-0172
JDAP Minutes No 21 - 23 February 2021 DA20/0624 – Mixed Use Multiple Residential
JDAP Minutes No 17 – 8 December 2021 – DA20/0624 - Mixed Use Multiple Residential
All archived minutes are available on the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage website
Related Information
Planning Checklists, Forms & Fees
How to Apply