What is a design review panel?

    The role of a design review panel is to provide independent and impartial professional advice on design quality to the decision making authority. This will include evaluation of a proposal in accordance with the ten Design Review Principles identified by the State Government in State Planning Policy - 7.0 Design of the Built Environment. The panel may identify and recommend improvements required to achieve a high quality of design within a development proposal, consistent with the stated vision and goals of, in this case, the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan (CBACP).

    What are the ten Design Review Principles?

    The ten Design Review Principles are:

    • Context and character 
    • Landscape quality 
    • Built form and scape 
    • Functionality and build quality 
    • Sustainability
    • Amenity
    • Legibility
    • Safety
    • Community
    • Aesthetics

    What gets reviewed by the Canning Bridge Design Review Panel?

    • Preliminary proposals for development located within the CBACP
    • All formal development applications located within the CBACP, except for minor additions or alterations to existing and proposed development, and change of use applications
    • Any proposed relevant Local Planning Scheme amendment or Local Planning Policy relating to land within the CBACP when referred by the Planning Manager at either of the Cities of South Perth and Melville.

    Who sits on a design review panel?

    Panel members are required to have appropriate qualifications and substantial experience in architecture and urban design or in one or more of the following nominated areas:

    • City centre planning and development 
    • Energy efficient building design and sustainable development
    • Landscape architecture
    • Accessibility
    • Civil and structural engineering
    • Transport
    • Public art
    • Public space planning and development
    • Heritage and urban conservation

    Who are the current members of the Canning Bridge Design Review Panel?

    • Damien Pericles, REALMstudios
    • Malcolm Mackay, Mackay Urban Design
    • Dominic Snellgrove, Cameron Chisholm Nicol
    • Chris Maher, Hames Sharley 
    • Fred Chaney, Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick

    How are panel members selected?

    Panel members are appointed following the completion of an expression of interest process. Prospective members will be highly regarded within their field, and will be endorsed by two professional referees or independent professional peers, who can attest in writing to the suitability of the candidate for membership of the panel.

    Panel membership is subject to endorsement by the Chief Executive Officers of the City of Melville and the City of South Perth. 

    Are design review panel meetings open to the public?

    No. Comments from the Design Review Panel are used in the assessment of the development application and will be included in the reporting to Council or the Joint Development Assessment Penal, as applicable.  

    Is there a cost to the City for having applications reviewed by the Design Review Panel?

    Yes. Applicants are required to pay $750 each time a proposal is presented to the Design Review Panel.

    How can I provide my feedback?’

    How can I ask questions about the project?