The Design Review Panel provides independent design advice to the City in a supportive and informal way. The panel does not make decisions or approve applications and serves as an advisory panel to assist the City assess development proposals under its Town Planning Scheme No. 24. The Design Review Panel provides independent design advice to the City in a supportive and informal way.
Council appointed the current Design Review Panel and its Terms of Reference for the 2025–2027 period at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 28 October 2025.
Members of the City's DRP for the term 31 October 2025 to 31 October 2027 are:
- Kris Mainstone, Chairperson
- Simon Venturi, Co-Deputy Chairperson
- Brett Wood-Gush, Co-Deputy Chairperson
- Dennis Chew
- Jackson Liew
- Patrick Miller
- Gordana Nesic-Simic
Pictured (left to right): DRP members Gordana Nesic-Simic, Kris Mainstone (Chairperson), Patrick Miller and Jackson Liew. Not pictured: Simon Venturi, Brett Wood-Gush, Dennis Chew
Proposals eligible for design review include:
- Proposals that are significant because of their size or the uses they support
- Proposals that are significant because of their site or location, or
- Proposals that are significant because of their community impact.
Eligible for Design Review | Not Eligible for Design Review |
Multiple or grouped dwellings (10+ units) | Single Houses |
Mixed-use or buildings ≥ 4 storeys | Development in Industrial zones |
Significant new or redeveloped projects in Activity Centres* | Service Stations |
Applications subject to the Development Assessment Panel (DAP) | Public works by State or Federal agencies |
Child Care Centres (new or significantly amended designs) | Projects referred to the State Design Review Panel |
Developments affecting State or Local Heritage Places (Category 1 or 2) | |
Any significant proposal in the opinion of the City which warrants Design Review | |
*Excludes development within the Bayswater Town Centre.
Please refer to the Proponents Guide on preparation and submission requirements. All the required information must be submitted 2 weeks prior to a Design Review Meeting via email to planning.referrals@bayswater.wa.gov.au
On the day, you will be asked to present a presentation addressing the 10 design principles of State Planning Policy 7.0 Design of the Built Environment.
The following meeting dates are scheduled for 2026 however, meetings can be scheduled on an as-needs basis.
All meeting minutes will be distributed within 10 days following the meeting.