Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) - 21 May 2026

Topics

• Panel refuses major Maroubra mixed-use co-living proposal
  A significant development at 960 Anzac Parade was rejected after the Panel cited multiple planning breaches and missing information.
  The refusal affects a prominent redevelopment site and signals strict scrutiny of density, design and amenity impacts.
• Three Darley Road applications deferred
  The Panel postponed decisions on three separate Randwick applications, leaving local redevelopment proposals unresolved.
  Residents and property owners in Darley Road will face longer uncertainty about what may be built and when.

Decisions

• Refusal – 960 Anzac Parade, Maroubra (DA/176/2026)
  The Panel refused consent for demolition and a part-7/part-8 storey mixed-use co-living and affordable housing proposal, citing zoning, height and floor space non-compliance, amenity, design excellence, contamination and information deficiencies, among other reasons.
  Stops a major redevelopment proposal and preserves the current planning position for nearby residents while the applicant would need to pursue further changes if it wants to resubmit.
• Deferred – 263 and 265 Darley Road, Randwick (DA/1439/2025)
  The Panel deferred the application for alterations and additions to existing dwelling houses, including tree removal, demolition of a sandstone wall, new driveway crossings, internal driveways and double garages.
  Nearby residents will have more time before a final decision is made on this residential redevelopment.
• Deferred – 239 Darley Road, Randwick (DA/77/2026)
  The Panel deferred consideration of the development application for 239 Darley Road.
  No final planning outcome yet; the proposal will return to the Panel after further consideration.
• Deferred – 241 Darley Road, Randwick (DA/79/2026)
  The Panel deferred consideration of the development application for 241 Darley Road.
  The site’s future use and any construction impacts remain undecided pending further assessment.

Discussion

• Planning assessment and refusal reasons
  The Panel relied on a detailed assessment against the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Randwick planning controls, with the 960 Anzac Parade refusal based on multiple compliance and suitability issues.
  Shows the decision was driven by planning controls, amenity and site suitability rather than a single issue.
• Insufficient information for assessment
  For 960 Anzac Parade, the Panel said the assessment could not be completed because key documents were missing, including design analysis, modelling, plans, shadow diagrams, infrastructure and contamination reports, and geotechnical information.
  Residents can expect more scrutiny if the applicant returns with a revised proposal.
• Potential isolation of neighbouring property
  The refusal for 960 Anzac Parade also cited the isolation of 2 Byng Street, Randwick and lack of satisfactory attempts to acquire that property.
  Neighbouring property access and redevelopment impacts were a material concern in the decision.
• Darley Road housing proposals deferred
  Three separate applications in Darley Road were not determined, including works to existing dwellings at 263 and 265 Darley Road and applications at 239 and 241 Darley Road.
  Multiple nearby residents will need to wait longer for certainty on redevelopment proposals in the area.

Impacts

• A major mixed-use/co-living proposal at 960 Anzac Parade, Maroubra was refused.
• Three Darley Road applications in Randwick were deferred rather than approved.
• The Panel flagged concerns about design, traffic/parking, waste, contamination and infrastructure impacts.
• Nearby properties, including 2 Byng Street, Randwick, were specifically identified in the refusal reasons.

Places

• Maroubra (suburb)
  Location of the refused development at 960 Anzac Parade.
• 960 Anzac Parade (site address)
  Refused mixed-use co-living and affordable housing proposal.
• Randwick (suburb)
  Location of the deferred Darley Road applications and the planning panel itself.
• 263 and 265 Darley Road (site address)
  Deferred application for alterations and additions to existing dwelling houses.
• 239 Darley Road (site address)
  Deferred development application.
• 241 Darley Road (site address)
  Deferred development application.
• 2 Byng Street (site address)
  Neighbouring property cited in the refusal reasons for 960 Anzac Parade.

Next

• Applicant may revise and resubmit the refused 960 Anzac Parade proposal if it chooses to address the Panel’s concerns.
  After redesign and further supporting information
• Deferred Darley Road applications will return for further assessment and a future Panel decision.
  Date not stated
• Council/planning officers may continue processing revised or additional material for the deferred matters.
  Before re-determination

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) meeting held on 21 May 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (PUBLIC) MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026 AT 1:00 PM Present: Chairperson: Julie Walsh Expert Members: David Epstein & Awais Piracha Community Representatives: Laurie O'Connor Council Officers present: Coordinator Fast Track Mr M Rivera Coordinator Major Assessments Mr F Macri Acknowledgement of Country The Acknowledgement of Country was read by the Chair Julie Walsh. Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests A) Nil. Address of RLPP by Councillors and members of the public Deputations were received in respect of the following matters: D31...