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Where a development has the potential to affect surrounding properties, the City will undergo a consultation process.

Last updated on: 07 October 2024

In this article

Consultation process
Making a submission
Major development applications
Development applications determined under delegated authority
Consultation FAQs

Consultation process

Where a development has the potential to affect surrounding properties, the City will undergo a consultation process. Comments received through that process are taken into account when making a decision on the development.

The City's Planning Policy Advertising of Planning Proposals provides guidance on the geographic extent, method and duration of the required consultation for various kinds of planning proposals.

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Making a submission

To lodge your written support, objection or comments to a development, search the application via the search above then select the correct application to view. Review the information, then click on the 'Lodge Submission' button at the top right of the page and complete the form. Please include your email address if you wish to be kept informed on the application.

Major development applications

Many major developments are determined by Development Assessment Panels.

See the minutes and agendas for Development Assessment Panel meetings at the Planning Online website.

Notifications are published seven days before the meeting date.

Development applications determined under delegated authority

Development applications can be determined under delegated authority (by City officers), by Council decision, by a State determination agency or by referral to the relevant state authority.

The majority of development applications are determined by the City's officers under delegated authority.

Consultation FAQs

Shouldn't a development comply with the requirements?

Proposed developments within the City are assessed against the City of South Perth Local Planning Scheme, relevant planning policies and the Residential Design Codes which:

aims to control and guide development and growth in a responsible manner and
accommodate and respond to change.

Whilst the Local Planning Scheme and relevant planning policies aim to respond to best practice planning principles, they cannot cater for all development scenarios. For this reason they have been developed with a focus on what they are trying to achieve rather than on how to achieve it. This is more clearly explained in the next section. This approach, which is called a performance based approach, may require the City to exercise discretion. Where discretion is required which has the possibility of impacting adjoining properties or locality, the application may be advertised for a minimum of 14 days, in accordance with Local Planning Policy-Advertising of Planning Proposals and the Planning and Development Local Planning Scheme Regulations 2015.

Following consultation, the City's officers will consider the merits of the application to ensure that the proposal is appropriate and will not have an undue impact on the amenity of the area having regard to any written submissions received during the consultation period.

Can I obtain more information about the proposal?

What should my submission say?

Your submission should clearly state the reasons why you object to, or support the development proposal.

A good submission is:

brief and to the point. If your submission needs to be lengthy because of the issues involved or a number of grounds for objection, then it is a good idea to include a single page summary sheet for easy reference. Dot points are a good way to document any comments you may have.
supported by reason and facts. Take the time to gather the facts. Talk to the City prior to writing your submission and make sure that you understand what is proposed. Base your submission on the facts, not on hearsay. Once you are sure of the facts, prepare your submission based on how the proposal will affect you and the enjoyment of your property.

As the responsible planning authority, the City cannot consider non-planning matters. Submissions which are based on civil or non-planning matters will not be considered. Examples of such matters include possible impact on property values or dividing fences.

What if I am satisfied with the proposed development application? Do I have to make a submission?

If you are satisfied with the proposed development, you can provide the City with a submission of support.

It is important for the City to understand the range of views across the community.

An officer will make an assessment of the proposal and all submissions received from the community. This includes matters including but not limited to building design, overshadowing, privacy, noise, traffic and parking.

What will happen to my submission?

Your submission, along with others received, will be considered as part of an overall assessment. In some cases the concerns raised in submissions may be forwarded to the applicant for their response. This may result in changes to the design or other elements of the development. The name and address of submittes may be made public in reports to Council or to the Joint Development Assessment Panel.

If you make a submission, the City's planning department will advise you if and when the matter is to be determined by Council or the JDAP or of a decision under delegated authority.

Should I sign a petition?

Can a decision be appealed?

Can a third party participate in planning appeals?

Generally there are no third party appeal rights in relation to planning decisions in Western Australia. In certain circumstances it may be possible for a third party to participate in a planning appeal. The usual way is for a third party to provide a witness statement to the City and, if required, to give evidence at the hearing.

In certain circumstances (eg a legal or some other direct, material or special interest), the SAT may allow a third party who has a sufficient interest in a matter to make a submission. It should be noted that generally it is not sufficient that the third party holds genuine and strong views or has taken an active interest in relation to the matter even when the third party is a body such as a community group or association. A third party who wishes to make a submission should write a letter to the SAT to explain their position.

Further information may be obtained by visiting the SAT website sat.justice.wa.gov.au or by telephoning (08) 9219 3111.

Can I attend the DAP meeting and/or make a presentation to the DAP panel?

DAP meetings can be attended by members of the public. If you have made a submission in relation to the above application, you will have an opportunity to present your concerns/comments at the DAP meeting. Any submitter seeking to make a presentation to the DAP is required to complete the DAP presentation request form, and forward it to the DAP Secretariat, at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of the DAP meeting.

The presentation request form is to be accompanied by a written document setting out the name of the person or representative of the group, the DAP application it relates to and the substance of the submission the person or group proposes to make.

If a DAP presentation approval is obtained, each applicant and submitter will be advised by the DAP Secretariat. The presentation is limited to 5 minutes, unless otherwise approved by the Presiding Member.

A copy of the agenda, including the report will be available before the meeting date on the DAP website.

Should you have any queries regarding the meeting or your ability to address the DAP process, please contact the DAP Secretariat on 6551 9919.

Where can I find more information about the Joint Development Assessment Panel?

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