Introduction
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WA State Government
has introduced a more streamlined development assessment process
for 'significant developments' and given the Western
Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) expanded
decision making powers.
An amending Act introduced a new development application process
in Part 17 (Part 17) of the Planning and
Development Act 2005 (WA) (P&D Act).
The Part 17 process will apply for the 'recovery period'
which is the period of 18 months from 8 July 2020, being the day on
which the s.4 of the amending Act came into operation.
Significant developments
Part 17 applies to development applications for 'significant
developments' or development proposals of State significance
during the 18 month recovery period, with specified exclusions
including for a warehouse.
