Who are we engaging with? The application was advertised via letters sent to the adjacent property owners and residents. The City engaged with the broader public via the City of Melville website
How is this development assessed by the City? The application will be assessed against the relevant planning framework including Local Planning Scheme No.6, Residential Design Codes, and relevant local planning policies.
At the completion of the assessment a Responsible Authority Report (RAR) will be prepared by the City's planning officers and sent to the Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) to assist it in making a final decision.
Who is the decision maker? The Form 1 application is required to be determined by the Metro Inner Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP).
Why was the City advertising this application? In accordance with Table 3 - Zoning Table Clause 17 of the City's Local Planning Scheme 6, childcare premises located within the residential zone are classed as 'A' use, requiring advertising in accordance with Clause 64 of the regulations.
As per the City of Melville's Local Planning Policy 1.1 - Planning Process and Decision Making, advertising is required for 14 days.
What happens with your comments? The Responsible Authority Report submitted to the Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) will provide a summary of the submissions received during the public consultation period. The submissions and the officer response to these will then be considered by the JDAP as part of its decision making process.