Design Review Panel

The City of Belmont Design Review Panel provides the City with independent expert advice on significant development proposals and major projects.
 
The Design Review Panel aims to achieve high quality design outcomes for the City, by providing constructive feedback, and guiding the formulation, assessment and decisions related to development proposals.
 
What applications are considered by the Design Review Panel?
The following applications will be referred to the Design Review Panel:
 
  • Proposals which include a building that is 3 storeys or greater in height (above natural ground level);
  • Proposals for 6 or more multiple dwellings (apartments) at or above the R40 density;
  • Proposals to be determined by the Joint Development Assessment Panel;
  • Development fronting Great Eastern Highway;
  • Development located within Development Area 6;
  • Development located within the Golden Gateway precinct.

The Design Review Panel will also handle any other proposal referred by the Director Development and Communities or Manager Planning Services. Proposals can include preliminary assessment applications, scheme amendments, design guidelines, local planning policies, local development plans, structure plans and/or activity centre plans.

Is there a cost associated with obtaining Design Review Panel advice?
No, the Design Review Panel is a free service.
When do the Design Review Panel meet?
The Design Review Panel is scheduled to meet fortnightly, or on a ‘as needs’ basis depending on the applications received.
Who can attend a Design Review Panel meeting?
Design Review Panel meetings are not open to the public but can be attended by applicants.