FAQs
Why does the City have the application?
The proponent has expressed the need for the Telecommunications Infrastructure within the suburb of Wilson to improve service in the area. Further information on the justification behind the lodgement can be viewed in the applicant's planning report.
The City cannot refuse the acceptance of an application and the role of the Statutory Planning Services is to assess development applications on their merit with due regard to the state and local planning framework.
Once this application is assessed, it is likely to be tabled at the next available Ordinary Council Meeting for discussion and for the approval/refusal of the City's recommendation to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.
Can I meet with an officer in-person to discuss the proposal?
An appointment can be made with the City's Planning Services if required. Please note that walk-ins are not preferred and appointments will guarantee the availability of an officer in advance.
An appointment can be made by contacting the City on 9231 0606 or via the City's website. Alternatively, the City can discuss the proposal via phone or email prior to a submission being received.
I have received a letter regarding the proposal but I do not wish to make comments. Do I need to do anything?
There is no obligation to provide a response to the City's Consultation Letter(s). If a submission is not received, it is taken that you do not have an objection or comment on the proposal.
Alternatively, you may wish to confirm your non-objection to the proposal by providing a response in writing, via email or by using the survey below.
Who will make the decision on this application?
The City does not have delegation to approve the proposal as Centenary Park is a state-owned reserve.
The City's role in the assessment process is to prepare recommendations to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) for their determination.
As part of the recommendation process, the City's Planning Services will be required to table the recommendation at the City's Ordinary Council Meeting, prior to providing a response to the DPLH.
What happens to my Submission?
Your submission will be reviewed by the assessing officer and considered in the assessment of the development application.
In making a submission on a development application, you provide Council with personal information. This information will be held by Council to enable us to contact you in the course of consideration of the application and to ensure completeness of our records in relation to the application. Submissions are not confidential. They form part of the development application and may be included in reports to Council/ JDAP, and may be made available for public viewing.