Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) - 12 Feb 2026

Topics

• Randwick panel approves Burke Street subdivision variation in Chifley
  The panel backed a variation to minimum lot size rules to allow a Torrens title subdivision at 4-4A Burke Street.
  Local planning decisions can affect housing supply, neighbourhood character and the handling of future variation requests.
• Clovelly Beach Street development gets significant modifications approved
  The panel approved a sizeable Section 4.55 modification covering layout, parking, façade and basement changes at 37 Beach Street.
  The updated consent alters the final form of an approved project and may interest nearby residents and the construction sector.

Decisions

• 4-4A Burke Street, Chifley – Torrens title subdivision approved
  The panel accepted the applicant’s written request to vary the minimum subdivision lot size standard and granted consent for a Torrens title subdivision creating two lots and semi-detached dwellings, subject to the assessment report conditions.
  Affects land use and housing form at Burke Street in Chifley, with implications for local streetscape, density and future occupancy.
• 37 Beach Street, Clovelly – modification application approved
  The panel approved a Section 4.55 modification to the existing consent, including changes to the fire stair, basement, parking, internal layouts, windows, balcony, skylights, façade, hydrant booster, tree management and driveway/awning details, with amended conditions.
  Changes the scope and design of an approved development in Clovelly and may affect nearby residents through altered building form, parking and construction impacts.

Discussion

• Minimum lot size variation at Burke Street
  The panel found compliance with the minimum subdivision lot size standard was unreasonable or unnecessary in this case and that there were sufficient environmental planning grounds to justify the variation.
  Sets a planning precedent for how similar subdivision requests may be considered in the area.
• Design and condition amendments at Beach Street
  The approved modification includes increased ceiling height in the second-floor living area, a mansard-style roof treatment and reintroduced laundry facilities, alongside a range of other technical amendments.
  May influence the final built form and amenity of the development, with flow-on effects for neighbours and future occupants.

Impacts

• Potential change to the character and intensity of development at 4-4A Burke Street, Chifley.
• Modified building design and construction details at 37 Beach Street, Clovelly.
• Possible short-term construction impacts for nearby residents, including access and amenity.
• Future housing supply and subdivision pattern in the local area may be affected.

Places

• Burke Street (road)
  Location of the approved subdivision at 4-4A Burke Street, Chifley.
• Chifley (suburb)
  Suburb affected by the Burke Street development application.
• Beach Street (road)
  Location of the modified development at 37 Beach Street, Clovelly.
• Clovelly (suburb)
  Suburb affected by the Beach Street modification application.

Next

• Issue development consent for DA/1192/2025 with the attached conditions.
  Following the panel decision
• Issue amended consent and updated conditions for DA/138/2025/B.
  Following the panel decision
• Applicant to submit amended architectural drawings for approval before a construction certificate is issued.
  Before construction certificate

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) meeting held on 12 February 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (ELECTRONIC) MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 12PM Present: Chairperson: Steven Layman Expert Members: Tina Christy and Sue Weatherley Community Representatives: Graham Turner Council Officers present: Manager Development Assessment Mr F Ko Coordinator Fast Track Mr M Rivera Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests Nil. The Panel deliberated and voted on each matter via an electronic meeting. The resolutions, reasons and voting outcomes for each item on the agenda are detailed below: General Reports Nil Development Appli...