Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) - 24 Aug 2026

Topics

• Randwick panel approves second-storey addition above height limit at Maroubra home
  The Randwick Local Planning Panel unanimously approved a new second floor at 70 Marine Parade despite the proposal exceeding the 9.5-metre building-height standard.
  The decision affects the streetscape and neighbouring properties and shows how the Panel assessed height, view loss, overshadowing and amenity impacts in a sloping coastal residential setting.

Decisions

• Development application approved at 70 Marine Parade, Maroubra
  Consent was granted for alterations and additions to the existing semi-detached dwelling, including a new second-floor level and internal alterations.
  The approved works will change the scale and appearance of a residential property on Marine Parade.
• Building-height variation accepted
  The Panel accepted the applicant’s request under Clause 4.6 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 to vary the Clause 4.3 maximum building-height standard. The proposal exceeds the 9.5-metre limit.
  The decision establishes that this proposal may proceed above the standard height where the Panel considers the environmental planning grounds and impacts acceptable.

Discussion

• Deferred application resolved
  The application had been deferred on 9 July 2026 so the applicant could provide a stronger height-variation justification and view-loss analysis. The applicant subsequently submitted a Clause 4.6 statement, photomontages, updated plans and a view-sharing analysis.
  The additional material addressed the Panel’s concerns about height, views and the proposal’s relationship to neighbouring properties.
• Visual, amenity and neighbour impacts
  The Panel found that the slope of the land reduced unreasonable visual bulk, scale, view and amenity impacts. It considered solar access and overshadowing impacts reasonable, and view loss minimal and reasonable. No objections were received from neighbouring properties.
  The findings indicate the Panel considered likely impacts on surrounding residents before granting consent.

Impacts

• Approved alterations and a new second floor may proceed at 70 Marine Parade, Maroubra, subject to the consent’s conditions, which are not included in the extracted text.
• The approved building exceeds the usual 9.5-metre maximum height standard.
• The Panel found impacts on views, solar access, overshadowing and amenity to be reasonable.

Places

• 70 Marine Parade, Maroubra (development site)
  Site of DA/363/2026 for alterations and additions to a semi-detached dwelling.
• Marine Parade, Maroubra (road and surrounding area)
  The proposal is located on Marine Parade and was assessed in relation to neighbouring properties and the area’s built character.
• 62 Marine Parade (nearby property)
  Cited by the Panel as an example of a larger, four-level built form in the area.
• 54-56 Marine Parade (nearby property)
  Cited by the Panel as another example of a larger, four-level built form.

Next

• Proceed with the approved development in accordance with the development consent and any conditions.
  After consent; specific conditions and commencement requirements are not included in the extracted minutes.

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) meeting held on 24 August 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (ELECTRONIC) MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 24 AUGUST 2026 (ELECTRONIC CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED MATTER) Present: Chairperson: Sue Francis Expert Members: Kim Burrell & Sue Weatherley Community Representatives: Michael Berg Council Officers present: M Rivera Coordinator Fast Track F Ko Manager Development Assessment Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests A) Nil The Panel deliberated and voted on each matter via an electronic meeting held on 24 August 2026. The resolutions, reasons and voting outcomes for each item on the agenda are detailed...