suburb · 12 meetings
Coogee
Mentions
- Location of the approved modification at 30-32 Moore Street.
- Beach parking decision, shark response, Special Entertainment Precinct trial, and coastal walkway works.
- Location of the approved DA at 2/105 Brook Street.
- Site of the refused development application at 1A Waltham Street.
- Affected by shared e-bike parking design and the Coogee Winter Night event.
- Location of the refused review application at 171 Arden Street.
Decisions
30-32 Moore Street, Coogee – modified approval granted
The panel approved the Section 4.55 modification to DA/351/2025 for a four-storey residential flat building with 4 units and 6 basement car spaces, with amended conditions and updated plans.
Affects what is built, how it looks, and the final conditions for a residential development in Coogee.
Special Entertainment Precinct trials endorsed for Coogee and The Spot
Council endorsed a staged rollout of Special Entertainment Precinct trials, starting with concurrent trials at Coogee and The Spot for at least 12 months, with a later trial proposed for Kingsford (Anzac Parade).
Could change nightlife rules, trading conditions and noise management in the nominated precincts.
28 Gregory Street, South Coogee (DA/175/2026)
The Panel visited the site, considered written submissions and the assessment report, and supported the application subject to the development consent conditions in the assessment report. Carried unanimously.
A development was approved in South Coogee, which may affect local streetscape, amenity and construction activity.
2/105 Brook Street, Coogee (DA/349/2026)
The Panel visited the site and reviewed the assessment report, then supported the application. Carried unanimously.
This Coogee development was approved, which may influence local housing and neighbourhood impacts.
Refusal: 1A Waltham Street, Coogee (DA/194/2026)
The panel refused the proposal, noting the issues requiring resolution were significant and that refusal was appropriate despite the applicant seeking deferral. The text indicates concerns from Council and local residents and suggests alternate pathways could achieve a better outcome.
Affects development outcomes and local amenity in Coogee.
Shared e-bike parking treatments endorsed
Council approved prefabricated concrete planter 'bookends' and a standard parking stencil for designated shared e-bike parking locations, with final sites to follow community consultation.
Aims to improve bike parking management and streetscape amenity in busy areas such as Coogee.
Coogee Winter Night event approved
Council endorsed a one-off Coogee Winter Night event on Coogee Bay Road and approved a temporary suspension of Alcohol Free Zone restrictions within the event footprint.
Creates a new local event but also temporarily changes alcohol restrictions and traffic/public-space use in Coogee.
171 Arden Street, Coogee - review application refused
The panel refused the application, citing unresolved amenity and safety concerns and concern that the proposal would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate co-living development inconsistent with planning policies.
Blocks a co-living proposal in Coogee, preserving local planning controls and addressing resident concerns about amenity and safety.
DA/65/2026 refused – 94 Dolphin Street, Coogee
The Panel refused consent for demolition, tree removal and a five-storey residential flat building with seven apartments and basement parking, citing conflict with zoning objectives, excessive height and floor space, heritage impacts, deep soil shortfalls and inadequate variation requests.
Blocks a larger apartment proposal that could have affected neighbourhood character, privacy, amenity and nearby heritage context.
Temporary road closures for Anzac Day Dawn Service approved
Local roads around Coogee were approved for temporary closure on 25 April 2026 from 5:00am to 7:30am, subject to detailed traffic, notification, emergency access and reinstatement conditions.
Affects access, parking and local traffic around Coogee during the dawn service.
68 Beach Street, Coogee – modification refused
The panel refused the Section 4.56 modification to convert rear storage and plant rooms into a wellness studio for Unit 3, with ancillary changes including a zen garden, planting and stairs. Concerns included lack of detail on relocating plant, servicing and storage, the proposed bar in the gym, use restrictions for the gym and wellness studio, and an unnecessary roof balustrade over solar PV.
Maintains planning controls at a Coogee site and avoids approval of a more intensive use without adequate detail or safeguards.
Topics
Coogee modification kept largely within the approved scheme
In approving the Moore Street modification, the panel said the changes would be substantially the same as the previously approved development and would not create significant adverse environmental impacts.
Signals the panel did not see the revised design as materially worsening impacts for neighbours.
Coogee shark attack response and mitigation measures
Council acknowledged the June shark attack response, praised lifeguards and volunteers, donated to the recovery fundraiser, and will hold a joint public information session with the NSW Government on shark mitigation technologies and behaviour.
Important for beach users and the Coogee community concerned about beach safety.
Co-living precedent rejected at Coogee site
The refusal at 171 Arden Street was based partly on the view that the proposal could establish an undesirable precedent for non-compliant co-living development.
Reinforces local resistance to development types seen as out of step with planning policy and neighbourhood expectations.
Public deputations on planning proposals
Objectors and a supporter addressed the Panel on the Coogee and Randwick applications before the meeting moved into closed deliberations.
Shows active community participation on developments that may affect local streets and amenity.
City-wide engagement activities underway
The update outlined consultation actions including a mailout to 53,760 households, a 600-person telephone survey, visitor intercept surveys, pop-up sessions at Coogee and Maroubra beaches, precinct and chamber briefings, translated materials, website information, email notifications, social media, videos and digital display screens.
Residents had multiple ways to learn about and respond to the paid parking proposal, including translated materials and in-person sessions.
Section 34 conference for 68 Beach Street, Coogee
The matter is set down for a forthcoming S34 conference on 22/06/2026 after a SOFAC was issued on Council’s refusal reasons.
Residents may see the proposal revisited in a conciliation-style process before any final determination.
Design and operational concerns at 68 Beach Street
The panel specifically raised issues about relocating approved plant, servicing and storage, removing the bar from the gym, restricting gym/wellness use to Unit 3 amenity, and removing the roof balustrade.
These points directly affect building design, amenity and the intensity of use at the Coogee property.
Post-facto traffic and parking changes across multiple suburbs
The forum received a series of information-only items covering no stopping, no parking, bus zone, MIPPS, stop control, line marking and timed parking changes across Randwick, Coogee, Kingsford, Chifley, Clovelly, Maroubra, Malabar and Kensington.
These works affect kerbside parking, local access and road safety in several neighbourhoods.