Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) - 7 Aug 2026

Topics

• Randwick panel rejects 239 Darley Road garage proposal over sandstone wall and heritage impacts
  Randwick Local Planning Panel refuses the proposal for a double garage and associated access works after finding that partial removal of a sandstone retaining wall would harm streetscape character and heritage values.
  The refusal prevents the proposed access and garage changes and signals that sandstone retaining walls in the area will be treated as significant streetscape and heritage elements.
• Second Darley Road development application refused by Randwick planning panel
  A second Darley Road development application was refused by the planning panel, with the available minutes identifying the same sandstone-wall, access and heritage issues affecting neighbouring properties.
  The decision may affect future redevelopment proposals along this section of Darley Road, although the complete reasons should be checked against the full minutes.
• 241 Darley Road development application refused
  The minutes record refusal of DA/79/2026 for 241 Darley Road, but the supplied text does not include the complete reasons or voting outcome.
  The application was not approved, but residents should consult the complete minutes for the final detailed grounds.

Decisions

• 239 Darley Road application refused
  Refused consent to DA/77/2026 for alterations and additions at 239 Darley Road, including partial demolition of a Council sandstone wall, relocation of public pedestrian stairs, a new driveway crossing, double garage, internal lift access and terrace works.
  The proposed works cannot proceed as submitted.
• 241 Darley Road application refused
  Refused consent to DA/79/2026 for alterations and additions at 241 Darley Road, including partial demolition of a Council sandstone wall and associated access, garage and landscaping works.
  The proposed works cannot proceed as submitted; the supplied extraction does not provide the complete reasons.

Discussion

• 239 Darley Road development application refused
  The panel refused DA/77/2026 for 239 Darley Road under section 4.16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
  The proposed double garage, driveway crossing, relocated public stairs and associated works cannot proceed in the submitted form.
• Heritage and public-domain grounds for refusal
  The refusal cited adverse streetscape impacts from removing a sandstone retaining wall, non-compliance with heritage-conservation provisions, landscaping and tree-canopy controls, earthworks, parking and garage requirements, and impacts on the North Randwick Heritage Conservation Area.
  Residents can expect heritage and public-domain impacts to remain central to assessment of similar proposals.
• Split vote on 239 Darley Road proposal
  The panel also recorded that parts of the existing sandstone wall require restoration. The community representative voted for approval, while three panel members voted against.
  The outcome reflects disagreement over access and safety benefits versus conservation and streetscape concerns.
• 241 Darley Road development application refused
  The minutes record refusal of DA/79/2026 for 241 Darley Road, but the supplied text does not include the complete reasons or voting outcome.
  The application was not approved, but residents should consult the complete minutes for the final detailed grounds.

Impacts

• Proposed garage, driveway, stair-relocation and sandstone-wall works at 239 Darley Road cannot proceed in their submitted form.
• The panel’s heritage and streetscape concerns may influence future applications involving sandstone retaining walls and public-domain access along Darley Road.
• The supplied extraction does not show the complete decision details for 241 Darley Road or any decision on 263 and 265 Darley Road.

Places

• 239 Darley Road, Randwick (development site)
  Development application for alterations and additions, including a proposed garage, driveway crossing, pedestrian stair relocation and partial sandstone-wall demolition.
• 241 Darley Road, Randwick (development site)
  Development application for similar alterations and additions, including partial sandstone-wall demolition and new access works.
• 263 and 265 Darley Road, Randwick (development site)
  Development application listed for deputations; the supplied extraction does not include the final resolution.
• North Randwick Heritage Conservation Area (heritage area)
  Heritage conservation area potentially affected by the refused 239 Darley Road proposal.
• Darley Road (road and public domain)
  Public pedestrian stairs and Council sandstone retaining walls associated with the applications.

Next

• Applicants may need to revise the proposals or consider any available review or appeal pathway under applicable planning legislation.
  Not stated in the minutes
• Check the complete panel minutes for the full reasons and voting outcome for 241 Darley Road and the decision on 263 and 265 Darley Road.
  Required because the supplied extraction is incomplete

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) meeting held on 7 August 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (PUBLIC) MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, 7 AUGUST 2026 AT 12PM Present: Chairperson: Julie Walsh Expert Members: David Epstein & Awais Piracha Community Representatives: Laurie O'Connor Council Officers present: Director City Planning Ms M Bishop Manager Development Assessment Mr F Ko Coordinator Major Assessments Mr F Macri Acting Executive Planner Mr D Lidis Acknowledgement of Country The Acknowledgement of Country was read by Declarations of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests A) Nil Address of RLPP by Councillors and members of the public Deputations were...