The Planning Institute of Australia (WA Division) has awarded City of Cockburn the ‘Award for Excellence’ in recognition of their online planning system.

Through the council web site homeowners or developers can easily determine the suitability of their land for a proposed development. The use of MasterView provides a simple tool for land use enquiries 24/7 without the need to visit the council offices.

The inclusion of MasterPlan in the online planning system makes tracking the progress of an application easy and immediate. The days of waiting in or on a line are gone while information regarding the relevant planning controls are displayed electronically during the enquiry process. The system informs the applicant about the likely level of assessment if, for  example,  the proposal is exempt or discretionary. Likely outcomes are more favourable with the information requested being more relevant.

The City of Cockburn strives to make the development application process easier and less costly. This award signifies their success and commitment  for the community.