Local Planning Panel - 4 Jun 2026

Topics

• Peakhurst apartment appeal refused while separate dual occupancy is approved
  Two related Peake Parade planning outcomes went in different directions: one residential flat building proposal was refused and a separate dual occupancy review was approved.
  Affects housing supply, neighbourhood change and the likely level of development activity in Peakhurst.
• Royal Hotel Carlton gets consent with tighter signage and management conditions
  The panel approved hotel alterations but added sign controls, a revised Plan of Management and a housing and productivity contribution requirement.
  Impacts a heritage venue’s appearance, operations and development cost obligations.

Decisions

• 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, relying on the grounds in the Statement of Facts and Contentions filed in the Land and Environment Court appeal.
  Affects whether the proposed apartment-style development in Peakhurst can proceed.
• Approval of review application REV2026/0012 for 16 Peake Parade, Peakhurst
  After reviewing the Council refusal determination, the panel changed Council’s decision and granted development consent to DA2026/0012 for demolition, an attached two-storey dual occupancy, swimming pools, landscaping, site works and subdivision, subject to the recommended conditions.
  Enables a new dual occupancy development in Peakhurst and may affect local traffic, amenity and construction activity.
• Consent granted for Royal Hotel works at Carlton with amendments
  The panel approved DA2026/0025 for alterations and additions to the Royal Hotel, but amended conditions by deleting two conditions, tightening signage requirements, requiring a revised Plan of Management, and adding a housing and productivity contribution condition.
  Affects works, signage, operations and development contributions for a heritage hotel site in Carlton.

Discussion

• On-site inspections before determination
  The panel inspected the subject sites and nearby localities before making decisions.
  Site inspections can influence how local planning decisions account for neighbourhood impacts.
• Land and Environment Court appeal context for Peakhurst refusal
  The panel noted the plans were lodged with the Court as a deemed refusal and that conciliation discussions were occurring between the parties.
  Shows the Peakhurst matter was part of an ongoing legal planning dispute.
• Heritage-related signage controls at the Royal Hotel
  The panel required changes to signage positioning and illumination to avoid dominating the street presentation of the heritage item.
  Affects how the Carlton hotel will look from the street and protect heritage character.

Impacts

• A residential flat building proposal in Peakhurst was refused.
• A separate dual occupancy and subdivision proposal at 16 Peake Parade, Peakhurst was approved, which may lead to construction activity.
• Alterations and additions to the Royal Hotel in Carlton were approved subject to stricter signage and management conditions.
• A revised Plan of Management will be required for the Carlton hotel before occupation.

Places

• Peakhurst (suburb)
  Two planning matters at Peake Parade were determined, one refused and one approved on review.
• 18-20 Peake Parade (street address)
  Site of the refused residential flat building application.
• 2 Pearce Avenue (street address)
  Part of the refused Peakhurst development site.
• 16 Peake Parade (street address)
  Site of the approved dual occupancy, pools, landscaping and subdivision proposal.
• Carlton (suburb)
  Location of the approved Royal Hotel alterations and additions.
• 314-318 Railway Parade (street address)
  Part of the Royal Hotel site.
• 1 Jubilee Avenue (street address)
  Part of the Royal Hotel site.
• Hurstville (locality)
  Meeting venue at the Civic Centre, Council Chambers.

Next

• Issue or publish the formal minutes and decision notices for the three determinations
  After the meeting
• Implement consent conditions and amended plans for the Royal Hotel if the applicant proceeds
  Before construction certificate and before occupation certificate, as applicable
• File and progress any court-related steps for the Peakhurst refusal matter
  Ongoing, subject to the Land and Environment Court process

Extract

MINUTES Georges River Local Planning Panel Thursday, 04 June 2026 4:00 PM Blended Meeting Online and Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Hurstville THIS IS THE PRINTED COPY OF THE GEROGES RIVER LOCAL PLANNING PANEL BUSINESS PAPER, FOR THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT PLEASE VISIT THE GEORGES RIVER WEBSITE: WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU Minutes of Georges River Local Planning Panel Meeting - 4 June 2026 PANEL MEMBERS: Mr Anthony Hudson (Chairperson) Mr Awais Piracha (Expert Panel Member) Mr Nicholas Skelton (Expert Panel Member) Ms Fiona Prodromou (Community Representative) 1. ON SITE INSPECTIONS Prior to this meeting the Panel carried out an inspection of the sites and nearby localities. 2. OPENING The meet...