Local Planning Panel - 6 Aug 2026

Topics

• Allawah mixed-use redevelopment refused over affordable-housing requirement
  Georges River’s planning panel unanimously refused a mixed-use redevelopment application at 2-2A Lancelot Street, citing failure to meet affordable-housing requirements for additional floor space.
  The decision affects the applicant, submitters and future development proposals relying on additional floor space in Allawah.
• Kogarah apartment-building additions approved with extra fire-services condition
  A residential flat-building addition at 1-7 Bowns Road, Kogarah, was unanimously approved, with an added condition requiring detailed services and fire-hydrant enclosure plans before above-ground construction proceeds.
  The approval enables the project to proceed subject to conditions designed to address building services and fire-safety arrangements.
• Oatley development receives support for building-height variation
  The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 request to vary the building-height standard for a development at 30 Annette Street, Oatley.
  The decision may allow the proposal to exceed the usual height control, subject to the development application outcome and applicable conditions.

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.
• Kogarah residential flat-building additions approved
  The panel unanimously granted DA2025/0589 for alterations and additions to the residential flat building at 1-7 Bowns Road, Kogarah, subject to recommended conditions and an additional condition 41A requiring services and fire-hydrant enclosure plans before a construction certificate for works above ground-slab level.
  The approval allows the project to proceed subject to conditions addressing building services and fire-safety infrastructure.
• Oatley height-standard variation supported
  The panel unanimously supported the Clause 4.6 request to vary the building-height standard for 30 Annette Street, Oatley, finding the request justified and in the public interest.
  The variation may affect the scale and height of development near the site.

Discussion

• Site-specific development assessments
  The panel inspected all three development sites and nearby localities before determining the applications.
  Site inspections informed decisions affecting nearby residents and submitters.
• Planning justification for Oatley height variation
  The Oatley proposal was found to have no adverse environmental impacts and to satisfy the relevant zone objectives, based on the panel’s recorded reasoning.
  The finding is relevant to neighbours and property owners concerned about the proposal’s planning impacts.

Impacts

• The Allawah mixed-use development cannot proceed in its submitted form following the unanimous refusal.
• The Kogarah residential flat-building additions may proceed subject to development conditions and additional fire-services documentation.
• The Oatley proposal may proceed with consideration of a variation to the usual building-height control.
• Nearby residents and submitters were heard or represented across the three site-specific matters.

Places

• 2-2A Lancelot Street, Allawah (development site)
  Development application refused for alterations and additions to an existing mixed-use development.
• 1-7 Bowns Road, Kogarah (development site)
  Development application approved for alterations and additions to a residential flat building.
• 30 Annette Street, Oatley (development site)
  Planning panel considered a height variation request under Clause 4.6 for a development application.
• Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Hurstville (civic facility)
  Meeting venue.

Next

• For the approved Kogarah development, provide plans demonstrating the required services, gas and fire-hydrant enclosure arrangements before the relevant construction certificate is issued.
  Before construction above ground-slab level
• Applicants and affected parties should consult the official Georges River Council business paper or planning records for the complete reasons, conditions and any subsequent application or appeal information.
  As records become available

Extract

MINUTES Georges River Local Planning Panel Thursday, 06 August 2026 4:00 PM 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 - 6 August 2026 PANEL MEMBERS: Mr Stuart McDonald (Chairperson) Mr Brian Kirk (Expert Panel Member) Ms Larissa Ozog (Expert Panel Member) Ms Sophia Ma (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 meeting commenced at 4.04pm. 3. ACKNOWL...