Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) - 27 Oct 2026

Topics

• Randwick panel backs tighter controls on redevelopment dwelling loss
  The Panel has supported an LEP change that would limit net dwelling loss to one home or 15% of existing dwellings on a site, whichever is greater.
  The proposal could reshape redevelopment outcomes and housing retention across Randwick, while requiring further state review and public exhibition.
• Dual-occupancy subdivision rules set for Gateway review
  The Panel supported a planning proposal to permit Torrens or strata subdivision of built dual occupancies on 450–550 square metre lots in the R2 Low Density Residential zone.
  The change could affect property subdivision, redevelopment patterns and neighbourhood density in qualifying residential areas.
• Dwelling-loss controls
  The proposed LEP amendment would cap net dwelling loss at no more than one dwelling or 15% of existing dwellings on a site, whichever is greater, subject to listed exclusions.
  Residents may see greater protection of existing housing capacity, while developers may face additional controls on redevelopment.

Decisions

• Planning proposal on dwelling loss
  The Panel supported preparing a planning proposal to amend Part 6 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 so residential development would be restricted to a net loss of no more than one dwelling or 15% of existing dwellings on a site, whichever is greater. The proposal would be submitted to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination and later public exhibition. It would apply to most residential accommodation, with exclusions including boarding houses, co-living housing, group homes, secondary dwellings and residential care facilities.
  The change could limit the number of existing homes lost through redevelopment and affect future residential development applications.
• Minimum lot size and subdivision of built dual occupancies
  The Panel supported progressing a planning proposal to amend Part 4 of the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 to permit Torrens or strata subdivision of built dual occupancies in the R2 Low Density Residential zone on lots between 450 square metres and 550 square metres. The proposal is to be submitted to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination and subsequent public exhibition.
  The change could affect subdivision opportunities, redevelopment patterns and neighbourhood density in R2 residential areas.
• Consideration of residential density objectives
  The Panel recommended that Council consider adding objectives to the residential zones in the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 to increase or preserve residential dwelling density. If supported, these provisions could be included in the draft planning proposal sent for Gateway Determination.
  Any future change could influence the number of homes retained or created through development across residential zones.

Discussion

• Dwelling-loss controls
  The proposed LEP amendment would cap net dwelling loss at no more than one dwelling or 15% of existing dwellings on a site, whichever is greater, subject to listed exclusions.
  Residents may see greater protection of existing housing capacity, while developers may face additional controls on redevelopment.
• Subdivision of built dual occupancies
  The Panel supported a proposal concerning Torrens or strata subdivision of built dual occupancies on 450–550 square metre lots in the R2 Low Density Residential zone.
  Owners and prospective developers of qualifying properties could be affected by future subdivision rules.
• Affordable Rental Housing Strategy follow-up
  The Panel noted Action 1.6 of Council's adopted Affordable Rental Housing Strategy 2025, which concerns investigating the impacts of short-term rentals and the loss of traditional rental housing across the local government area.
  The issue may inform future work on rental housing availability, but no new action or decision on the strategy was recorded at this meeting.

Impacts

• Potential limits on redevelopment that removes existing dwellings.
• Possible new subdivision opportunities for qualifying built dual occupancies on 450–550 square metre R2 lots, subject to the planning process and final adoption.
• Further public exhibition is expected if the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issues Gateway approval.

Places

• Randwick local government area (local government area)
  The proposed dwelling-loss controls and the Affordable Rental Housing Strategy action apply across the LGA.
• R2 Low Density Residential zone (planning zone)
  The dual-occupancy subdivision proposal concerns this zone, including qualifying lots between 450 and 550 square metres.

Next

• Council to progress the planning proposal on net dwelling loss and submit it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination.
  After Council consideration; date not specified.
• Council to progress the planning proposal on subdivision of built dual occupancies in the R2 zone and submit it for Gateway Determination.
  After Council consideration; date not specified.
• If Gateway approval is granted, the planning proposals are expected to proceed to public exhibition.
  Following Gateway Determination; date not specified.
• Council to consider whether to include residential-zone objectives supporting increased or preserved dwelling density in the draft planning proposal.
  During Council's consideration of the planning proposal; date not specified.

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) meeting held on 27 October 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (PUBLIC) MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2026 AT 1:00 PM Present: Chairperson: Julie Walsh Expert Members: James Lidis & Stuart McDonald Community Representatives: Graham Turner Council Officers present: Manager Strategic Planning Ms S Agagiotis Executive Planner Ms A Manahan Strategic Planner Mr M Salamone Strategic Planner Mr M Paredes-Campana Acknowledgement of Country The Acknowledgement of Country was read by the Chair. Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests A) Nil Address of RLPP by Councillors and members of the public No dep...