Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) - 14 Jul 2026

Topics

• Randwick panel approves amended Maroubra home redesign after deferral
  The local planning panel has backed an amended application for 301 Malabar Road after receiving extra documents that addressed earlier concerns about whether the original approval had been activated.
  The decision unlocks a live residential project and shows the panel will approve amendments once deferral issues are properly addressed.
• Consent granted for amended DA at 301 Malabar Road, Maroubra
  The Panel was satisfied DA/157/2021 had been activated and had not lapsed, accepted the applicant’s request to vary the maximum building height standard, and granted consent for DA/258/2026 subject to conditions in the Supplementary Report.
  Affects a residential property in Maroubra and sets the outcome for the proposed house alterations, including changes to the layout, lift, balcony, garage conversion and pool deck works.
• 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.

Decisions

• Consent granted for amended DA at 301 Malabar Road, Maroubra
  The Panel was satisfied DA/157/2021 had been activated and had not lapsed, accepted the applicant’s request to vary the maximum building height standard, and granted consent for DA/258/2026 subject to conditions in the Supplementary Report.
  Affects a residential property in Maroubra and sets the outcome for the proposed house alterations, including changes to the layout, lift, balcony, garage conversion and pool deck works.

Discussion

• 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.
• Height variation accepted under the LEP
  The Panel accepted that compliance with the maximum building height standard in Clause 4.3 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 was unreasonable and unnecessary in this case, and that there were sufficient planning grounds to justify the variation.
  Important for nearby residents and planners because it confirms the proposal can exceed a local planning standard.

Impacts

• The amended development at 301 Malabar Road, Maroubra can proceed subject to conditions.
• The decision permits internal reconfiguration, a new lift, conversion of an attached carport to a garage, a new loft-level balcony, pool deck changes and structural alterations.
• Nearby residents may see further building activity associated with the approved modifications.

Places

• 301 Malabar Road, Maroubra (site)
  Subject property for the approved development application
• Maroubra (suburb)
  Local area directly affected by the planning decision

Next

• Issue the consent subject to the conditions in the Supplementary Report
  After the Panel’s unanimous decision on 14 Jul 2026
• Proceed with the approved amendments subject to any conditions of consent
  Following determination and any required compliance steps

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) meeting held on 14 July 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (ELECTRONIC) MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 14 JULY 2026 (ELECTRONIC CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED MATTER) Present: Chairperson: Steven Layman Expert Members: Stephen Alchin & Michael Leavey Community Representatives: Zofia Kuypers Council Officers present: N/A Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests A) Nil. The Randwick Local Planning Panel (RLPP) deliberated and voted on the deferred matter via an electronic meeting. The resolution, reasons and voting outcome are detailed below: Development Application Reports D51/26 Development Application Rep...