Ku-ring-gai Local Planning Panel - 20 Jul 2026 12:30 PM

Topics

• Wahroonga two-lot subdivision approved by planning panel
  Panel approves a two-lot subdivision and demolition proposal in Wahroonga after considering one community submission.
  The decision allows the approved works to proceed, subject to consent conditions. The consent lapses if works are not physically commenced within five years.
• Pymble subdivision and new dwelling proposal refused
  Panel unanimously refuses a proposed subdivision and dwelling in Pymble after finding the application did not satisfy the required planning grounds for a variation.
  The refusal prevents the proposed development from proceeding in its current form and illustrates the panel’s application of local planning controls.
• Pymble six-townhouse proposal rejected over site dimensions
  Six-townhouse proposal in Pymble refused after the panel determined the site failed minimum dimension controls and that the relevant control could not be varied.
  The decision affects a higher-density housing proposal and confirms the panel’s interpretation of a Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan site-dimension control.

Decisions

• 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.
• Six-townhouse proposal refused in Pymble
  Refused the proposal for six townhouses with basement parking at 14 Graham Avenue, Pymble, with the first refusal reason amended to address inadequate site dimensions under KLEP clause 6.6(2). The decision was unanimous.
  The townhouse proposal cannot proceed under the determination and the panel found the relevant site-dimension control could not be varied.

Discussion

• 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.
• Pymble townhouse refusal and planning-control interpretation
  The Panel refused a proposal for six townhouses with basement parking at 14 Graham Avenue, Pymble. The refusal reason was amended to state that KLEP clause 6.6(2) is a standalone control that overrides other plan provisions, including clause 4.6.
  The decision blocks the proposed townhouse development and clarifies how a local planning control was applied.
• Community submissions on development applications
  Community views were considered through notification under Council’s Community Participation Plan. One submission was recorded for the Wahroonga application, none for the Bungalow Avenue application and ten for the Graham Avenue application.
  Residents’ submissions formed part of the determination process, with the greatest recorded participation relating to the Graham Avenue proposal.

Impacts

• A two-lot subdivision at 2 Westbrook Avenue, Wahroonga, was approved subject to conditions.
• A proposed subdivision and dwelling at 12 Bungalow Avenue, Pymble, was refused.
• A six-townhouse development with basement parking at 14 Graham Avenue, Pymble, was refused because of site-dimension controls.
• Community submissions were considered in the notified development applications.

Places

• 2 Westbrook Avenue, Wahroonga (development site)
  Approved demolition of existing structures and subdivision into two lots under development application eDA0086/26.
• 12 Bungalow Avenue, Pymble (development site)
  Development application eDA0016/26 was refused for subdivision and construction of a dwelling on proposed Lot 121 fronting Reservoir Road.
• 14 Graham Avenue, Pymble (development site)
  Application for six townhouses with basement parking was refused because the site did not meet minimum dimensions under the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan.
• Reservoir Road, Pymble (road)
  Referenced as the frontage of proposed Lot 121 in the refused Pymble application.

Next

• Proceed with the approved Wahroonga development subject to the conditions in the Development Assessment Report.
  After the Notice of Determination and subject to consent conditions
• Physically commence the approved Wahroonga works before the consent lapses.
  Within five years of the Notice of Determination
• Applicants affected by the refusals may consider any statutory review or appeal options available under planning legislation.
  Not specified in the minutes

Extract

Minute KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL -KLPP-Mins-2026/219941 /1 MINUTES OF KU-RING-GAI LOCAL PLANNING PANEL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 20 JULY 2026 Present: Chairperson (The Hon. David Lloyd KC) Expert Panel Member (Vincent Hardy) Expert Panel Member (James Lidis) Community Member (Unis Goh) Staff Present: Director Development & Regulation (Michael Miocic) Development Assessment Services Manager (Shaun Garland) Planning Panels Coordinator (Sascha Solomon) Team Leader Development Assessment (Selwyn Segall) Team Leader Development Assessment (Brodee Gregory) Executive Assessment Officer (Luke Donovan) Executive Assessment Officer (Phillip Johnston) Senior Development Engineer (Sayana Sorourian) Team Leader...