Published on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at 4:15:43 PM

Notice of public advertisement of development application

Planning and Development Act 2005

Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2 Clauses 64(4) & 86(3)

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Local Planning Scheme No.9

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has received a development application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

The application includes the following proposed development:

• 12 X one bedroom workers accommodation units and associated kitchens and bathrooms.
• 12 X car parking bays.

The workforce accommodation component of the proposal is classified as an “A” (Advertising) use within the Rural Townsite Zone in accordance with the Use Class Table in the Local Planning Scheme No. 9. An “A” use means that the use is not permitted unless the local government has exercised its discretion by granting development approval after giving notice in accordance with clause 64 of the deemed provisions of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.

Details of the proposal are attached including various supporting documentations and plans.

Comments on the proposal are now invited and can be emailed to sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au or posted to the Shire’s Chief Executive Officer at PO Box 94, Derby WA 6728 by no later than 5pm on 30 April 2025. Please note, submitted details including names and addresses may be made publicly available should the application be determined by Council, the Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel or other agency.

All submissions must include the following information:

• Your name, address, and contact telephone number;
• How your interests are affected, whether as a private citizen, on behalf of a company or other organisation or as an owner or occupier of property;
• Address of property affected (if applicable); and,
• Whether your submission is in support of or objecting to the proposal and provide any arguments supporting your comments.

All comments received will be taken into consideration as part of the assessment process. In the event that you provide your comments, details of the final determination will be provided to you.

If you require further information please contact the Shire of Derby on 08 9191 0999 or at sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au

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