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:

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:

REF NOS.	FORM TYPE	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	PROPERTY LOCATION	APPLICATION DESCRIPTION	APPLICANT	OWNER	RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
DAP/21/02138  DA21/1027	Form 1	City of Busselton	Lot 9556 Napoleon Promenade, Vasse	Proposed (Fresh Food Retailer) with select advertisements	Kanella Hope Planned Focus for GDH Enterprises Pty Ltd	Perron Developments Pty Ltd/ Stawall Pty Ltd	LG

JDAP Presentation Request Form

Minutes from past meetings:

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