Council Assessment Panel

In line the with Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, the Development Assessment Panel is now known as the Council Assessment Panel.

The Charles Sturt Council Assessment Panel usually meets at 6:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville. If a meeting falls on a public holiday, it will be held on the following evening.

The public and media are welcome at meetings, however there are general protocols for those wishing to observe the proceedings. Members of the gallery cannot take part in debate at meetings, do not need to stay for the entire meeting and may leave quietly at any time.

On occasions parts of the meeting may be closed to the public, when matters of a confidential nature are being discussed.

Due to copyright restrictions the files containing the report attachments are only available for viewing. Printing is not possible.

© Plans, specifications, other technical drawings or content provided as part of the report may be protected by Copyright laws and should not be reproduced other than where done by council for the purposes of actions or decisions required under the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 or the Development Act 1993.

The Council Assessment Panel replaces the Development Assessment Panel. You can access the previous agendas and minutes for the Development Assessment Panel.

Panel Members

The Panel consists of one Elected Member and four independent members:

• Presiding Member - Stephanie Johnston
• Elected Member - Cr Peter Ppiros
• Deputy Elected Member - Cr Edgar Agius
• Julian Rutt
• Stephen Smith
• Henry Inat

All communication to Panel Members and to the CAP are to be made to the Assessment Manager, Julie Vanco.

Meeting Procedures

Council Assessment Panel Meeting Procedures are available here.

The Procedure for the Appointment of Council Assessment Panel Members is available here.

The Council and Committees Membership and Terms of Reference document which includes the Council Assessment Panel is available here (to be updated).

Complaints

Any complaints in relation to the actions of the Council Assessment Panel should be addressed to
the State Planning Commission:

GPO Box 1815, ADELAIDE SA  5001 or via their website.

Review of Assessment Manager's Decision

The Policy for Council Assessment Panel Review of a Decision of the Assessment Manager is available to view via this link. The cost for the review is $556.

2026 Meeting Dates:

If a meeting falls on a public holiday, it will be held on the following evening.

Confidential Items Register

Confidential Items Register (104 kb)