166 meetings on the record
Council planning and development decisions
Highlights
- The refusal prevents the application from proceeding in its submitted form and responds to issues raised by submitters.
- Allows Council to formally advocate on proposed State planning and development-assessment changes.
- The approval permits changes to a significant rural facility and may affect nearby residents and landholders.
- The agreement relates to a major development and associated community infrastructure and housing considerations.
- The proposed hospitality and entertainment use would have potential impacts on local amenity, but the supplied extract does not include a complete address or full refusal reasons.
- Sets the future management framework for the precinct and Kogarah Park.
Decisions
Allawah mixed-use development application refused
The panel unanimously refused DA2026/0046 for alterations and additions to the existing mixed-use development at 2-2A Lancelot Street, Allawah. A stated reason was failure to satisfy affordable-housing requirements for additional floor space under the Housing SEPP 2021.
The refusal prevents the application from proceeding in its submitted form and responds to issues raised by submitters.
Submissions on proposed planning reforms approved
Council approved two submissions to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure concerning standard and model conditions of consent and the Improving Development Assessment Discussion Paper.
Allows Council to formally advocate on proposed State planning and development-assessment changes.
Gundamain feedlot development approved
Council approved Development Application 2026/0068 for alterations and additions to the Gundamain Pastoral Feedlot at 453 Barnes Lane, Eugowra, subject to conditions.
The approval permits changes to a significant rural facility and may affect nearby residents and landholders.
Kingsford Voluntary Planning Agreement approved
Council approved the Voluntary Planning Agreement for the Kingsford development and authorised administrative amendments before execution.
The agreement relates to a major development and associated community infrastructure and housing considerations.
St Ives Tavern development application refused
The supplied decision excerpt states that development consent was refused for eDA0013/26 involving alterations and additions to existing retail/commercial buildings and a proposed change of use to a pub identified as St Ives Tavern, including food, drink, entertainment and televised sport.
The proposed hospitality and entertainment use would have potential impacts on local amenity, but the supplied extract does not include a complete address or full refusal reasons.
Jubilee Stadium precinct plans adopted
Adopted the Jubilee Stadium Precinct Master Plan and Plan of Management, subject to NSW Crown Lands ministerial consent and final publication.
Sets the future management framework for the precinct and Kogarah Park.
Kogarah Strategic Centre plan goes on exhibition
Endorsed public exhibition of the draft Kogarah Strategic Centre Master Plan for at least 28 days, followed by consideration of submissions.
Creates a formal consultation opportunity for residents, businesses and property owners.
Four state-policy motions approved
Endorsed four motions for submission to the 2026 Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference and directed the Chief Executive Officer to forward them to the association.
Council will advocate for changes on housing, short-term accommodation, dog-registration fees and cat-breeder regulation.
74-lot Beaudesert subdivision application considered
Council considered RAL25/052 for reconfiguring two lots into 74 lots, two stormwater lots, a new road, park and balance lot at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street, Beaudesert. The extracted text does not state the full final approval conditions or outcome.
The development could affect housing, traffic, drainage, bushfire management and open space in Beaudesert.
Yarraman and Meringandan petitions received
Council received petitions containing 403 valid signatures seeking a Yarraman customer service and visitor information centre and 94 valid signatures opposing the Meringandan subdivision application.
The petitions are formally on Council’s record, but receiving them did not determine either request or planning application.
Bondi Junction master plan adopted
Adopted the amended Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan, noting consultation outcomes and the need for further technical studies. A rescission motion is to be considered on 27 July 2026.
The plan could shape development and infrastructure planning in Bondi Junction.
Consent granted for Wahroonga subdivision
Granted development consent to eDA0086/26 for demolition and subdivision into two lots at 2 Westbrook Avenue, Wahroonga, subject to conditions in the Development Assessment Report. The decision was unanimous.
The development is approved, with conditions and a five-year commencement lapse period.
Pymble subdivision and dwelling refused
Refused development consent to eDA0016/26 for subdivision of one lot into two and construction of a dwelling on proposed Lot 121 fronting Reservoir Road at 12 Bungalow Avenue, Pymble. The decision was unanimous.
The proposed subdivision and dwelling were not approved.
Wolumla voluntary planning agreement
Gave in-principle support for a voluntary planning agreement for the proposed Wolumla Valley Estate and Stage 1 subdivision, with authority delegated to the CEO to exhibit, negotiate and decide whether to enter the agreement.
The proposal will proceed to the next planning-agreement stage, including public exhibition.
Jubilee Stadium Precinct Master Plan and Plan of Management
The committee recommended adopting the Jubilee Stadium Precinct Master Plan and Plan of Management, authorising minor editorial changes, seeking NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Crown Lands consent, publishing the documents online and notifying exhibition submitters.
This would establish a new framework for managing the Jubilee Stadium precinct and replace the existing Kogarah Park community land plan when it commences.
Kogarah Strategic Centre Master Plan
The committee recommended public exhibition of the Draft Kogarah Strategic Centre Master Plan and associated studies for a minimum of 28 days, followed by a report on submissions.
Community feedback may lead to changes to the proposed strategic centre plan.
1-3 Magill Street, Randwick – height variation approved and co-living development consented
The panel accepted that the applicant’s written request to vary the height standard was justified and granted consent for a six-storey co-living housing development with 82 private rooms, basement parking, bicycle and motorcycle spaces, landscaping and site works.
A major redevelopment decision affecting housing supply, building scale, parking and streetscape impacts in Randwick.
21 Cook Street, Randwick – application deferred
The panel deferred the development application to allow the applicant to submit amended plans addressing issues raised and reasons for refusal.
Delays a decision on this proposal and gives residents another chance to review revised plans.
Secondary dwelling approved at 93 Dean Drive
Approved development application DA 179/2026(1) for a secondary dwelling at Lot 124 DP 1207360, 93 Dean Drive, Orange, under the conditions in the Notice of Approval.
Allows the secondary dwelling to proceed, subject to consent conditions addressing the development.
ALDI supermarket approved at 9 Telopea Way
Approved development application DA 2/2026(1) for ALDI retail premises at 9 Telopea Way, Orange, on Lot 700 DP 1171441, under the conditions in the Notice of Determination.
Enables construction and operation of a new ALDI supermarket in North Orange.
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.
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.
Submissions on State development-assessment reforms
Council approved submissions to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on proposed standard and model conditions of consent and improvements to development assessment.
The submissions represent Council’s input into State planning reforms that could affect local development applications.
Council land disposal and planning
Council’s land-sale and land-reclassification program was amended to require community consultation for several significant properties and to defer the Berry decision until a related development application is finalised.
Residents may have opportunities to comment before council land is sold, rezoned or reclassified.
Planning-standard variation requests rejected
The Panel was not satisfied that requests to vary the Height of Buildings standard under SEPP Housing 2021 and development standards under Clause 6.6 of KLEP 2015 met Clause 4.6 requirements. It considered strict compliance neither unreasonable nor unnecessary and found insufficient environmental planning grounds for the variations.
The refusal confirms that the proposed development could not rely on the requested planning-standard variations, which may affect the scale and design of any future application.
Community submissions considered
The refusal followed consideration of 130 submissions received during notification under Council’s Community Participation Plan.
Residents’ views were formally considered in determining the development application.
Council advocacy motions
Council endorsed four motions for referral to the 2026 Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference: housing as a human right; planning reform for short-term accommodation in low-density residential zones; expanded use of dog-registration fees; and stronger breeder regulation to include cats.
These are advocacy positions rather than immediate local rule changes, but they may influence future state-wide policy.
Beaudesert subdivision application
The late planning item concerned a proposed 74-lot subdivision at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street, Beaudesert, including a new road, park and stormwater lots.
The proposal could affect local housing supply, traffic, drainage, bushfire planning and open space.
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan
The Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan was adopted after a tied vote. A rescission motion is scheduled for an extraordinary Council meeting on 27 July 2026, and an alternative motion to defer the plan was defeated.
The plan may influence development capacity, transport, public spaces and future planning controls in Bondi Junction.
Wahroonga subdivision approval
The Panel unanimously approved eDA0086/26 for demolition of existing structures and subdivision into two lots at 2 Westbrook Avenue, Wahroonga, subject to Development Assessment Report conditions.
The approved development can proceed subject to conditions and commencement within five years of the Notice of Determination.
Pymble subdivision and dwelling refusal
The Panel unanimously refused eDA0016/26 for subdivision and construction of a dwelling at 12 Bungalow Avenue, Pymble, for the reasons in the Development Assessment Report.
The proposed subdivision and dwelling cannot proceed in the approved form.
Deferred planning matter reconsidered electronically
The meeting was an electronic consideration of a deferred development application, following an earlier deferral due to insufficient information about whether the original consent had been physically commenced before the relevant date.
Shows how the Panel handles planning deferrals and whether a project can proceed after extra information is provided.
Eligibility limits for early plan sealing
The early plan sealing policy is opt-in and excludes Material Change of Use and other developments, including Community Title Scheme and Building Format Plan applications.
The policy will not apply to every development type, so its housing and titling benefits will be limited to eligible applications.
Infrastructure constraints on western Toowoomba growth
The Glenvale assessment identified water-supply capacity as a key constraint, with future applications required to demonstrate adequate infrastructure servicing.
Future housing delivery in the area depends on available water and other infrastructure, rather than the preliminary approval alone.
Planning proposal progressing to post-exhibition decision
Council is considering a planning proposal after a Gateway Determination and public exhibition that attracted no submissions or government-agency objections. A post-exhibition report is scheduled for 29 July 2026.
The proposal may affect future land use and development, but the extracted minutes do not identify the site or proposed change.
Kogarah Strategic Centre Master Plan
The committee recommended endorsing the Draft Kogarah Strategic Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for at least 28 days of public exhibition.
Feedback may influence future planning and development in Kogarah.