Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) - 9 Jul 2026

Topics

• Randwick panel approves six-storey co-living project at Magill Street
  Height variation cleared for 82-room co-living development in Randwick
  The decision allows a significant new housing form with added density, parking demand and streetscape impacts.
• Coogee residential flat building modification gets the green light
  Panel approves changes to an existing 30-32 Moore Street approval after reviewing view loss and amenity impacts
  The amended design can proceed with revised conditions, affecting nearby residents and the final built form.
• Cook Street development deferred for revised plans
  Randwick panel sends 21 Cook Street back for amended drawings after concerns raised in submissions and assessment
  Nearby residents will have another chance to see and comment on a revised proposal before a final ruling.

Decisions

• 30-32 Moore Street, Coogee – modified approval granted
  The panel approved the Section 4.55 modification to DA/351/2025 for a four-storey residential flat building with 4 units and 6 basement car spaces, with amended conditions and updated plans.
  Affects what is built, how it looks, and the final conditions for a residential development in Coogee.
• 1-3 Magill Street, Randwick – height variation approved and co-living development consented
  The panel accepted that the applicant’s written request to vary the height standard was justified and granted consent for a six-storey co-living housing development with 82 private rooms, basement parking, bicycle and motorcycle spaces, landscaping and site works.
  A major redevelopment decision affecting housing supply, building scale, parking and streetscape impacts in Randwick.
• 21 Cook Street, Randwick – application deferred
  The panel deferred the development application to allow the applicant to submit amended plans addressing issues raised and reasons for refusal.
  Delays a decision on this proposal and gives residents another chance to review revised plans.

Discussion

• Coogee modification kept largely within the approved scheme
  In approving the Moore Street modification, the panel said the changes would be substantially the same as the previously approved development and would not create significant adverse environmental impacts.
  Signals the panel did not see the revised design as materially worsening impacts for neighbours.
• View loss from building columns considered but accepted
  The panel specifically considered potential view loss from the columns and decided any loss would not be unreasonable given the proposed design.
  Relevant to nearby residents concerned about outlook and amenity.
• Magill Street co-living project exceeds height standard
  The panel was satisfied the written request to vary the building height standard met planning tests for unreasonable/unnecessary compliance and sufficient environmental planning grounds.
  Important for residents because it sets the scale and precedent for the project’s final built form.
• Cook Street proposal needs revised plans
  The panel deferred the Cook Street application after reviewing submissions and the officer report, requiring amended plans before a final decision.
  Keeps the proposal unresolved and means nearby residents will likely see further changes.

Impacts

• New or revised building conditions may affect privacy, appearance and construction outcomes at 30-32 Moore Street, Coogee.
• The Magill Street approval could increase local housing density and traffic/parking demand while changing the streetscape height and scale.
• The Cook Street proposal remains undecided, with amended plans expected before it returns to the panel.

Places

• Coogee (suburb)
  Location of the approved modification at 30-32 Moore Street.
• 30-32 Moore Street (street address)
  Site of the Section 4.55 modification approval.
• Randwick (suburb)
  Location of the Magill Street and Cook Street applications.
• 1-3 Magill Street (street address)
  Site of the approved six-storey co-living development.
• 21 Cook Street (street address)
  Site of the deferred development application.

Next

• Applicant for 21 Cook Street to submit amended plans
  Before the matter returns to the panel
• Approvals at 30-32 Moore Street and 1-3 Magill Street to proceed under the endorsed conditions
  From determination and any required consent stages
• Council to issue finalised consent documentation for the approved matters
  Following the meeting

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Randwick Local Planning Panel (Public) meeting held on 9 July 2026 MINUTES OF RANDWICK LOCAL PLANNING PANEL (PUBLIC) MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 9 JULY 2026 AT 1:00 PM Present: Chairperson: Sue Francis Expert Members: Kim Burrell & Sue Weatherley Community Representatives: Michael Berg Council Officers present: Coordinator Major Assessments Mr F Macri Executive Planner Ms A Manahan 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 Deputations were received in respect of the following matters: D44/26 30-32 MOORE STRE...