As a key component of the State Government's planning reform agenda Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) aim to enhance planning expertise in the decision-making process by improving the balance between technical advice and local knowledge.
Changes to the DAPs system came into effect on 1 March 2024 and include the establishment of three panels, covering all of the State, employment of full-time specialist member, and removal of mandatory application thresholds for a completely opt-in development assessment pathway process.
Find out more on the Changes to the Development Assessment page.
