What is DAP? A Development Assessment Panel (DAP) is an independent decision-making body comprised of technical experts and elected local government representatives. Under the Planning & Development (Development Assessment Panels) Regulations 2011 (DAP Regulations), each DAP will determine certain development applications as if they were the responsible authority. DAP's are only decision-making bodies. Local government are responsible for undertaking an assessment of the proposal, including any public advertising if required, and the preparation of a report for the DAP's consideration. The Shire of Ravensthorpe is currently represented by Cr Graham Richardson and Cr Robert Miloseski on the Development Assessment Panel.