Eastern Sydney
Randwick City Council
Randwick City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 33 recent meetings, including 28 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 19 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Planning, development and housing, Randwick, Coogee.
- Meetings
- 33
- Substantive
- 28
- Articles
- 19
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Randwick backs shark safety measures, adopts revised meeting code
Randwick City Council unanimously backed new shark safety measures for Coogee and nearby beaches on 16 June, while also adopting a revised Code of Meeting Practice after a state regulation was disallowed.
Improved shark safety messaging and beach signage at Coogee and Maroubra.
Potential installation of a permanent shark listening station near Coogee, Clovelly and Gordon’s Bay.
Clarified Council meeting procedures for future urgent decisions.
Possible changes to visitor parking arrangements following consultation and a revised proposal.
Articles
Randwick backs shark safety measures, adopts revised meeting code
Randwick City Council unanimously backed new shark safety measures for Coogee and nearby beaches on 16 June, while also adopting a revised Code of Meeting Practice after a state regulation was disallowed.
Randwick panel refuses Kingsford boarding house plan
Randwick Local Planning Panel refused a development application for 1 Borrodale Road, Kingsford, at its electronic meeting on 11 June 2026, while approving three other matters and deferring one Maroubra application.
Randwick panel refuses Maroubra and Coogee development plans
Randwick Local Planning Panel rejected a 10-apartment shop-top housing proposal at 17-21 Lexington Place, Maroubra, and a separate redevelopment at 1A Waltham Street, Coogee, at its 11 June public meeting.
Randwick forum backs Searle Avenue parking trial and bus stop reviews
Randwick City Council’s Local Transport Forum backed a 44-metre resident parking trial on Searle Avenue and asked for reviews of a Randwick Light Rail bus stop, Route 362 and a temporary stop on Canberra Street.
Randwick Council adopts Junction planning proposal for finalisation
Randwick City Council adopted the revised Randwick Junction Planning Proposal after exhibition and moved it to the next stage, with LEP drafting and mapping work now to follow.
Randwick panel approves Kensington levy and tightens conditions at 1 Roma Avenue
Randwick Local Planning Panel approved a Kensington dwelling at 1 Roma Avenue and imposed a $68,348.25 Section 7.12 levy, along with stricter conditions on privacy, drainage and landscaping.
Decisions
1 Borrodale Road, Kingsford (DA/131/2026)
The Panel refused the application on the basis that it would result in adverse impacts.
The Kingsford development was rejected, which prevents the proposal proceeding in its current form.
Refusal: 17-21 Lexington Place, Maroubra (DA/1416/2025)
Consent was refused for demolition of the existing building and construction of a 3-storey shop-top housing development with 10 apartments, a retail/commercial unit, basement parking and associated works. The panel found non-compliance with local and state planning controls, including floor space ratio, height, amenity, solar access, communal open space, site isolation and contamination/acid sulfate soil concerns.
Affects redevelopment expectations, neighbourhood amenity and future built form in Maroubra.
Resident parking trial approved for Searle Avenue
A 44 metre resident parking zone, about six parking spaces, is to be trialled for 6 months on Searle Avenue.
May improve parking availability for nearby residents and change on-street parking rules for six months.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Visitor pay parking consultation outcomes and revised proposal noted
Planning, development and housing
2/105 Brook Street, Coogee (DA/349/2026)
Projects and capital works
Community land plan adopted
Funding and grants
Feasibility of a Netball World Cup 2027 Live Site
Budget, rates and governance
Previous minutes confirmed
Waste, water and environment
Resilient Randwick Strategy 2026-36 adopted
Topics
Shark attack response and safety communication
The meeting focused on immediate and longer-term safety responses after the Coogee Beach shark attack, including thanking first responders and improving public information at beaches.
Important for residents who use local beaches and rely on clear safety warnings.
Government request for shark monitoring infrastructure
Council will write to the NSW Government seeking a permanent shark listening station near Coogee Beach, Clovelly Beach and Gordon’s Bay.
Could improve monitoring and public safety information across nearby coastal areas.
Beach signage and shark net status updates
Council asked for existing electronic information boards and beach signage at Coogee and Maroubra to show when shark nets are in or out of operation and explain other shark safety measures.
Affects how beach users receive real-time safety information at key coastal sites.
Meeting rules updated after model code disallowance
Council adopted its own revised Code of Meeting Practice after the state model regulation was disallowed.
Affects transparency and procedure for future Council decision-making.
Visitor pay parking consultation outcomes
A report on community consultation outcomes and a revised visitor pay parking proposal was considered and noted.
Could influence how visitors park and how parking is managed in local streets and activity areas.
Multiple development application determinations
The meeting focused on several DA decisions across the eastern suburbs, with approvals, a refusal and one matter deferred for more information.
These decisions shape what can be built locally and how nearby residents may be affected by future works.
Additional condition imposed on Chifley approval
The 59 Hastings Avenue, Chifley application was supported only subject to an additional condition.
Extra conditions can change how a project is built or operated, and may reduce impacts on neighbours.
Further information sought for Maroubra amendment
The 301 Malabar Road, Maroubra matter was left pending while the Panel awaits further information before reconvening.
The proposal is still unresolved, so residents and applicants will need to wait for a final decision.
Places
Randwick
Includes 11A Dudley Street heritage investigation and broader council planning matters.
Coogee
Location of the approved DA at 2/105 Brook Street.
Maroubra
Location of the deferred/amending DA at 301 Malabar Road.
Kingsford
Location of the refused DA at 1 Borrodale Road.
Randwick Junction
Subject to an adopted revised planning proposal and associated LEP changes.
South Coogee
Location of the approved DA at 28 Gregory Street.
Coogee Bay Road
Pedestrian signal review location
Rae Street
Stormwater investigation area.
Projects
Randwick City Council
Council under which the committee met and whose minutes were confirmed.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Draft plan endorsed for public exhibition.
Netball Australia
Potential partner for a 2027 Netball World Cup Live Site.
Netball NSW
Potential partner for a 2027 Netball World Cup Live Site.
Randwick Netball Association
Local netball body linked to the proposed Live Site and heritage of the sport in the area.
Waverley Community Men’s Shed
Referenced in the investigation into a temporary Men’s Shed location.
Montefiore Aged Care Home
Site of pedestrian visibility concerns raised in general business.
Castellorizian Association NSW
Received funding for a sister city exhibition.
Next steps
Meetings