road and public domain · 3 meetings
Darley Road
Mentions
- Public pedestrian stairs and Council sandstone retaining walls associated with the applications.
- Pedestrian-safety investigation covering the section between Carrington Road and Avoca Street
- Street frontage for the approved heritage-related dwelling application.
- The proposed works cannot proceed as submitted.
- The proposed works cannot proceed as submitted; the supplied extraction does not provide the complete reasons.
- Both investigations could lead to local safety and accessibility upgrades.
Decisions
239 Darley Road application refused
Refused consent to DA/77/2026 for alterations and additions at 239 Darley Road, including partial demolition of a Council sandstone wall, relocation of public pedestrian stairs, a new driveway crossing, double garage, internal lift access and terrace works.
The proposed works cannot proceed as submitted.
241 Darley Road application refused
Refused consent to DA/79/2026 for alterations and additions at 241 Darley Road, including partial demolition of a Council sandstone wall and associated access, garage and landscaping works.
The proposed works cannot proceed as submitted; the supplied extraction does not provide the complete reasons.
Local safety and accessibility investigations ordered
Council requested reports on pedestrian-safety measures for Darley Road and feasibility, approvals and funding for improving the Gordons Bay water entry.
Both investigations could lead to local safety and accessibility upgrades.
201 Darley Road, Randwick - development consent granted
Consent was granted for alterations and additions to an existing semi-detached dwelling, including ground floor layout changes, a new side gate at the secondary street frontage, and a new deck, swimming pool and side fencing, subject to conditions.
Affects what can be built and how the site will look and operate for neighbours on Darley Road and nearby residents.
Topics
239 Darley Road development application refused
The panel refused DA/77/2026 for 239 Darley Road under section 4.16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The proposed double garage, driveway crossing, relocated public stairs and associated works cannot proceed in the submitted form.
Split vote on 239 Darley Road proposal
The panel also recorded that parts of the existing sandstone wall require restoration. The community representative voted for approval, while three panel members voted against.
The outcome reflects disagreement over access and safety benefits versus conservation and streetscape concerns.
241 Darley Road development application refused
The minutes record refusal of DA/79/2026 for 241 Darley Road, but the supplied text does not include the complete reasons or voting outcome.
The application was not approved, but residents should consult the complete minutes for the final detailed grounds.
Heritage and neighbourhood impacts considered
For the Darley Road proposal, the panel found the building envelope would mitigate impacts on adjoining properties and preserve the heritage item's significance and visual prominence within the heritage conservation area.
Relevant to residents concerned about heritage character, privacy and overshadowing near the site.