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Beach Street

3 decisions3 topicsUpdated 27 May 2026

Mentions

  • Targeted for landscape and road upgrades in the alternate Merimbula CBD project proposal.
  • Location of the modified development at 37 Beach Street, Clovelly.
  • Will influence traffic flow, parking, streetscape design and public space changes in Merimbula CBD.
  • Affects land use and housing form at Burke Street in Chifley, with implications for local streetscape, density and future occupancy.
  • Changes the scope and design of an approved development in Clovelly and may affect nearby residents through altered building form, parking and construction impacts.
  • Shows community and business concern about the CBD traffic trial and road layout changes.

Decisions

Alternate Merimbula CBD project proposal supported

Council resolved to reallocate current grant funding towards Beach Street landscape and road upgrades, proceed only with two roundabouts on the main traffic route, add minor Hylands Corner upgrades, and put draft designs on public exhibition for 28 days before construction begins; the motion passed 3-6.

Will influence traffic flow, parking, streetscape design and public space changes in Merimbula CBD.

4-4A Burke Street, Chifley – Torrens title subdivision approved

The panel accepted the applicant’s written request to vary the minimum subdivision lot size standard and granted consent for a Torrens title subdivision creating two lots and semi-detached dwellings, subject to the assessment report conditions.

Affects land use and housing form at Burke Street in Chifley, with implications for local streetscape, density and future occupancy.

37 Beach Street, Clovelly – modification application approved

The panel approved a Section 4.55 modification to the existing consent, including changes to the fire stair, basement, parking, internal layouts, windows, balcony, skylights, façade, hydrant booster, tree management and driveway/awning details, with amended conditions.

Changes the scope and design of an approved development in Clovelly and may affect nearby residents through altered building form, parking and construction impacts.

Topics

Petition on Merimbula CBD alternate plans

A petition with 52 signatures from the Merimbula Chamber of Commerce was tabled, seeking support for an alternate CBD plan including a roundabout at Sapphire Drive/Main Street, retention of the Park Street and Monaro Street southern entry, and retention of two-way traffic on Beach Street.

Shows community and business concern about the CBD traffic trial and road layout changes.

Minimum lot size variation at Burke Street

The panel found compliance with the minimum subdivision lot size standard was unreasonable or unnecessary in this case and that there were sufficient environmental planning grounds to justify the variation.

Sets a planning precedent for how similar subdivision requests may be considered in the area.

Design and condition amendments at Beach Street

The approved modification includes increased ceiling height in the second-floor living area, a mansard-style roof treatment and reintroduced laundry facilities, alongside a range of other technical amendments.

May influence the final built form and amenity of the development, with flow-on effects for neighbours and future occupants.

Meetings

Council - 27 May 2026 2:00pm

Council adopted a disability inclusion plan for public exhibition, approved a new dwelling at Tathra, tightened cemetery reservation management, renewed the Merimbula Tennis Club lease, and backed an alternate Merimbula CBD works proposal after a divided vote.