David Caddy

David Caddy is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography at The University of Western Australia (UWA), appointed since 2010. He serves as Chairman of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) since April 2018 and is a Board Member of PaTReC. With over 40 years of expertise in urban and regional planning, he previously led TPG + Place Match (now Element Advisory) as Managing Director and Executive Chairman until 2018.

His research and professional practice focus on statutory planning, strategic planning frameworks, development control, policy formulation, and urban design. His advisory roles include representing stakeholders in Town Planning Appeals and advising state/local governments on policy implementation. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating units such as Geography and Planning Practicum (PLNG5410), Statutory Planning (PLNG4404), and supervising research projects (GEOG5501-04).

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His professional contributions extend to leadership roles in industry bodies like the Planning Institute of Australia (past President of WA Division, former National Vice President) and the Australian Association of Planning Consultants (former Chairman).