AU Australia property term

Development Assessment Panel (DAP)

Western Australia

Plain-English definition

An independent WA decision-making body that determines eligible development applications using technical expertise and local-government representation.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

Check current and approved DAP applications around a property because a significant nearby proposal can affect outlook, traffic, amenity or future development context.

Learn the WA buying process

For step-by-step Perth and WA guides, visit Property Learning Hub.