Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) - 26 Mar 2026

Topics

• Coogee wellness studio modification refused over missing detail and design concerns
  Planning panel refusal on a residential modification with conditions and use-control concerns.
  Affects what can be built and operated at a Coogee property, and shows the panel’s position on intensity of use and rooftop additions.
• Maroubra beachfront proposal heads into Section 34 conference with refusal likely
  The panel signalled it would refuse a beachfront development matter before a scheduled conciliation conference.
  Could affect the future of a coastal site and its public amenity and community-use arrangements.

Decisions

• 68 Beach Street, Coogee – modification refused
  The panel refused the Section 4.56 modification to convert rear storage and plant rooms into a wellness studio for Unit 3, with ancillary changes including a zen garden, planting and stairs. Concerns included lack of detail on relocating plant, servicing and storage, the proposed bar in the gym, use restrictions for the gym and wellness studio, and an unnecessary roof balustrade over solar PV.
  Maintains planning controls at a Coogee site and avoids approval of a more intensive use without adequate detail or safeguards.
• 8 Bishops Ave, Randwick – application supported
  The panel supported the application, finding the proposal minor and likely to result in minimal impact.
  Indicates a low-impact development outcome at a Randwick site.
• 5R & 5RR Marine Parade, Maroubra – refusal position for conference
  The panel noted Council’s refusal recommendation and said it would also refuse the matter, with concerns to be focused on at the upcoming S34 conference on 22/06/2026.
  Signals likely refusal of a proposal affecting the beachfront area in Maroubra and further public process before any final outcome.

Discussion

• Section 34 conference for 68 Beach Street, Coogee
  The matter is set down for a forthcoming S34 conference on 22/06/2026 after a SOFAC was issued on Council’s refusal reasons.
  Residents may see the proposal revisited in a conciliation-style process before any final determination.
• Design and operational concerns at 68 Beach Street
  The panel specifically raised issues about relocating approved plant, servicing and storage, removing the bar from the gym, restricting gym/wellness use to Unit 3 amenity, and removing the roof balustrade.
  These points directly affect building design, amenity and the intensity of use at the Coogee property.
• Beachfront public-interest considerations at Marine Parade, Maroubra
  The minutes refer to operations, public amenities and ongoing community use of the beachfront as part of the proposal’s assessment.
  The outcome could influence how the beachfront is used and managed by the community.

Impacts

• A Coogee proposal was refused, limiting changes to a residential property and associated wellness use.
• A Randwick development was supported as a minor, low-impact proposal.
• A Maroubra beachfront proposal appears headed for refusal, with potential implications for access, amenities and public-use arrangements.

Places

• Coogee (suburb)
  Location of the refused modification at 68 Beach Street.
• 68 Beach Street (property)
  Site of the Section 4.56 modification application.
• Randwick (suburb)
  Location of the supported application at 8 Bishops Ave.
• 8 Bishops Ave (property)
  Site of the approved minor development application.
• Maroubra (suburb)
  Area affected by the Marine Parade proposal.
• 5R & 5RR Marine Parade (property/site)
  Beachfront site discussed in the panel’s refusal position.

Next

• Hold the Section 34 conference for 5R & 5RR Marine Parade, Maroubra
  22/06/2026
• Progress the refused 68 Beach Street matter through the next planning stage if pursued
  Post-meeting / after SOFAC process
• Implement the supported outcome for 8 Bishops Ave, Randwick
  Following consent processing

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Electronic) meeting held on 26 March 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (ELECTRONIC) MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2026 Present: Chairperson: Sue Francis Expert Members: Stephen Alchin & Awais Piracha Community Representatives: Kate Kelly Council Officers present: Manager Development Assessment Mr F Ko Coordinator Fast Track Mr M Rivera Coordinator Major Assessments Mr F Macri Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests A) 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 Repor...