The 15 independent design, planning and architecture experts have been appointed to the panel for a two-year period. The City continues to be supported by the Government Architect of WA, with Emma Williamson included as a panel member as per the Terms of Reference for the panel.

The role of the panel is to provide independent design advice on significant projects and development applications in the areas of Central Perth, West Perth, Nedlands and Crawley, Northbridge, East Perth and Claisebrook.

Panel members are sought from a range of disciplines including, architecture, town planning and urban design, heritage, landscape architecture, sustainability and environmental design and land tenure and strata titling.

The Design Review Panel member appointments are as follows:

  • Dominic Snellgrove
  • Fred Chaney
  • Philip Gresley
  • Peter Lee
  • Chris Maher
  • Rebecca Moore
  • Denise Morgan
  • Peter Ciemitis
  • Marc Beattie
  • Michael Memeo
  • Tony Blackwell
  • Oliver Grimaldi
  • Prasanna Suraweera
  • Scott Bellerby

This pool of members will sit on the panel until 31 December 2026.