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Council planning and development decisions
Highlights
- May affect future use, zoning and classification of council land in the shire.
- May correct planning map errors affecting land use decisions and future development.
- Brings new mixed-use housing and retail activity to Oatley and may affect nearby residents during construction and operation.
- May change development controls affecting housing and redevelopment proposals across the LGA.
- Affects the long-term layout, land use and management of the cemetery, with one design element delayed for later council consideration.
- Could affect housing supply, development controls and neighbourhood form in Waverley.
Decisions
Planning proposal for council-owned land and reclassification changes
Council endorsed Planning Proposal BSCPP 26/002 for Gateway determination to integrate council-owned land into Ballina LEP 2012, with public exhibition and further council consideration after consultation.
May affect future use, zoning and classification of council land in the shire.
Mapping errors planning proposal
Council authorised officers to submit a planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, and to finalise it without returning to Council if conditions are met and no substantial changes are required.
May correct planning map errors affecting land use decisions and future development.
18 & 18A Letitia Street, Oatley
The panel unanimously granted development consent for alterations and additions to two buildings to create a single mixed-use development with shop top housing, subject to the report conditions and an amended monetary contribution condition.
Brings new mixed-use housing and retail activity to Oatley and may affect nearby residents during construction and operation.
DCP amended for housing reforms and exhibition
Council endorsed amendments to the Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan to align with low and mid-rise housing reforms and placed the changes on public exhibition.
May change development controls affecting housing and redevelopment proposals across the LGA.
Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan approved with annexure deferred
The committee recommended Council approve the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery Master Plan and Land Management Plan, but exclude Annexure 3, the Nursery Concept Design, which will be considered at a future meeting.
Affects the long-term layout, land use and management of the cemetery, with one design element delayed for later council consideration.
Planning proposal for dual occupancies to be exhibited
Council agreed to publicly exhibit the planning proposal and draft DCP amendment for the construction and subdivision of dual occupancies, and requested officers report back after exhibition.
Could affect housing supply, development controls and neighbourhood form in Waverley.
Bondi Junction Master Plan exhibition extended
Council extended the exhibition period for the Bondi Junction Master Plan to 10 July 2026 so 3D modelling and shadow diagrams can be produced and the community is properly informed.
Gives residents more time to review and respond to planning changes affecting Bondi Junction.
Bondi Junction public land governance report carried on casting vote
Council requested a report on public land valuation, governance and transparency for the Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan. The motion was initially lost but then carried on the Chair’s casting vote.
Could influence future decisions about council-owned or public land, valuations and redevelopment negotiations in Bondi Junction.
Road naming approved for 512 Nelson Road subdivision
The committee approved the new road name Allbrook Close for the subdivision at 512 Nelson Road, Mount Nelson. If that name is not supported, the developer is to choose from the pre-approved alternatives McQuitty or Shield, and the endorsed name is to be lodged with Place Names Tasmania.
Affects local addressing, wayfinding and future subdivision identity in Mount Nelson.
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: 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.
Approved Merimbula change of use at 2 Fishpen Road
Council supported a Clause 4.6 variation and related planning assessment for converting serviced apartments to residential dwellings at 2 Fishpen Road, Merimbula.
Allows a local development proposal to proceed, affecting housing supply and land use in Merimbula.
Approved 3-lot subdivision at Wallaga Lake
Council approved Development Application 2025.315 for a three-lot residential subdivision at 80 O'Connell's Point Road, Wallaga Lake, subject to conditions.
Enables new residential lots and future housing development at Wallaga Lake.
Developer contributions review advanced
Council confirmed it would seek IPART approval to levy above the current State Government cap, review Roads and Open Spaces Contributions Plans using a proposed cap range of $35,000 to $40,000, consider phased implementation, and develop a Section 7.12 Contributions Plan including possible car park improvement funding.
Could affect the cost of new housing and development, and the funding available for local infrastructure.
Refusal of development application at 11 John Street, Lidcombe
Development Application 2025/0911 was refused. The proposal sought alterations and additions to an approved mixed-use building, including basement, ground floor, residential, rooftop and landscaping works, and use of the building for shop-top housing.
Affects future use, works and occupation prospects for a major building in Lidcombe.
Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery plan deferred for further review
The master plan had been deferred to the 16 June 2026 Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee for further review; councillors also noted the briefing and further work will be done on alternate nursery design options.
May affect cemetery layout, future use and service planning.
Council submissions endorsed on NSW planning reform proposals
Council endorsed submissions on the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s proposals relating to complying development and low-rise housing assessment pathways, and authorised the Director to finalise and submit them.
Could influence future housing approval processes and development assessment rules across the local area.
Traffic management for 16 Bannister Head Rd, Mollymook Beach
The forum reviewed a traffic management proposal for development application DA2025/1657 at 16 Bannister Head Road and had no objection, subject to temporary measures to mark the relocated bus stop and discourage parking in the area.
Affects bus stop arrangements and parking near the site in Mollymook Beach.
Long-term Berry growth advice to continue
The committee agreed to continue providing advice to Council on a long-term Growth Plan for Berry.
Shapes longer-term housing, services and infrastructure planning for Berry.
Refusal of DA2026/0004 at 18-20 Peake Parade and 2 Pearce Avenue, Peakhurst
The panel refused development application DA2026/0004 for alterations and additions to a residential flat building under Housing SEPP 2021, noting the plans aligned with the Land and Environment Court deemed refusal and the panel agreed with the Statement of Facts and Contentions.
This means the proposed apartment-building works at this Peakhurst site will not proceed under this application.
Topics
Selfs Point and Cornelian Bay Master Plan update
A workshop presentation updated members on progress on the master plan and invited further comments. Members indicated strong interest in coastal walking track links.
May influence future open space, walking connections and shoreline access in the area.
Major residential development panel update
Council received the quarterly update on the panel’s operation, development assessment performance and housing delivery activity, and endorsed updated terms of reference.
Relevant to residents monitoring development approvals and housing delivery performance.
Planning controls and housing reform response
Council placed proposed DCP amendments on exhibition to align local controls with state low and mid-rise housing reforms.
May change the assessment framework for future housing and redevelopment applications.
Cemetery master planning and land management
The report explained that the original 2013 master plan for Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery was revised because of flooding, changing community needs and improved land management needs, following earlier council resolutions and consultation.
The plan guides future cemetery development, access, landscaping and land management decisions that may affect families and visitors.
Affordable housing tenancy policy put on exhibition
Council agreed to publicly exhibit the draft Affordable Housing Program Tenancy Policy and Operating Guidelines for 28 days and then receive a follow-up report.
May affect how affordable housing is allocated and managed.
Ipswich Cricket (Ivor Marsden) proposal
The committee considered a proposal for a Master Plan for Ivor Marsden and noted that Cricket Ipswich had been advised about community grant funding options.
Important for cricket participation, facility planning and possible funding pathways.
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.
Ministerial action plan on development assessment timeframes
Council endorsed the Action Plan provided by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for development assessment timeframe reforms.
Could affect how quickly development applications are processed and assessed.
Public exhibition submissions on housing assessment pathways
Council endorsed submissions on proposed changes to complying development and low-rise housing assessment pathways, and authorised final submission after minor amendments.
May influence residential development rules and approval pathways in Georges River.
Federal infrastructure funding for Landcom development application
Cr Peterson asked whether Council would apply for the Federal Government Local Infrastructure Fund for the Landcom Development Application. Officers said the first funding round is expected in the second half of the year and criteria are not yet known.
May affect future infrastructure funding opportunities tied to development in the area.
Business paper items resolved without debate
Several items, including road closure/dedication at Cumberland Avenue, an acquisition at Abernethy’s Creek Drain in Bomaderry, linen hire for Holiday Haven Parks, affordable housing principles, and the Development Contributions Plan 2026, were adopted without debate.
Affects local infrastructure, parks operations, housing policy and developer contributions.
Housing pressure and short stay accommodation
The meeting heard a detailed notice of motion arguing that whole-home short stay accommodation is worsening rental shortages, homelessness and the loss of long-term housing stock in Hobart. Council administration noted existing differential rating settings and said future data would be needed to assess effectiveness.
Directly relevant to renters, homeowners, housing advocates and tourism operators.
Darley Road housing proposals deferred
Three separate applications in Darley Road were not determined, including works to existing dwellings at 263 and 265 Darley Road and applications at 239 and 241 Darley Road.
Multiple nearby residents will need to wait longer for certainty on redevelopment proposals in the area.
Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan revision
The original master plan was approved in 2013, but flooding, changing community needs and improved land management prompted a revision. The master planning process has progressed after budget was allocated in 2024-25 and a preliminary concept was developed.
May influence long-term cemetery planning, land use and future service provision.
Early plan sealing process
Development Engineering is progressing a new early plan sealing process, with trials completed and a final policy draft being prepared for adoption mid-year.
Could speed up subdivision and development approvals for new estates.
Housing Delivery Authority changes and Bondi Junction master planning
Council noted NSW planning changes to the Housing Delivery Authority and reaffirmed that the Bondi Junction Master Plan is the preferred strategic framework for housing and employment growth, while signalling a future State-assessed pathway after exhibition.
This is important for future density, development assessment and planning certainty in Bondi Junction.
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