Woollahra Local Planning Panel (Electronic) - 16 July 2026

Topics

• Woollahra panel approves new entry enclosure at Point Piper property
  A local planning panel approved DA83/2026/1 for a new entry enclosure at 112 Wolseley Road, Point Piper.
  The approval may lead to development activity at a prominent local property and affects nearby residents monitoring construction and compliance.
• Owners Corporation consent issue emerges over proposed Apartment 42 works
  The Panel recorded that proposed stairwell and addition works would breach common property and lacked Owners Corporation consent.
  The issue highlights the interaction between development approval and strata property rights for apartment owners.

Decisions

• Development consent granted for DA83/2026/1
  The Panel granted consent for a new entry enclosure at 112 Wolseley Road, Point Piper, subject to the recommended conditions in Attachment 2.
  The decision permits the proposed development, subject to Council’s conditions.
• Owners Corporation consent identified as required
  The minutes state that proposed works affecting common property, including external walls and the slab between the two levels of Apartment 42, would require land owner’s consent from the Owners Corporation. No such consent was submitted.
  Apartment owners and neighbouring residents may be affected by the consent and common-property requirements for the proposed stairwell and additions.
• Clarification added to Condition 64
  The Panel added a note to Condition 64 clarifying that the existing balcony balustrade may be replaced with a glazed balustrade.
  The clarification affects the permitted treatment of the balcony balustrade under the relevant development consent.

Discussion

• Point Piper development application
  DA83/2026/1 for a new entry enclosure at 112 Wolseley Road was approved with conditions after the Panel considered submissions and the Council officer assessment report.
  Residents near the site may see construction or changes to the property consistent with the approved plans and conditions.
• Common-property consent for Apartment 42 works
  The minutes record that proposed works would breach common property and that Owners Corporation consent was required but had not been submitted.
  The issue is relevant to apartment owners, strata management and affected neighbours.
• Balcony balustrade condition
  A note was added to Condition 64 to clarify that the existing balcony balustrade may be replaced with a glazed balustrade.
  The clarification sets out how the approved balcony works may be implemented.

Impacts

• DA83/2026/1 at 112 Wolseley Road, Point Piper, may proceed subject to the adopted conditions.
• Apartment owners and strata stakeholders may need to address Owners Corporation consent where proposed works affect common property.
• The relevant consent conditions clarify that a glazed balcony balustrade may replace the existing balustrade.

Places

• 112 Wolseley Road, Point Piper (development site)
  Site of the approved DA83/2026/1 application for a new entry enclosure.
• Point Piper (suburb)
  Suburb containing the approved development site.

Next

• Implement DA83/2026/1 in accordance with the adopted conditions in Attachment 2.
  Following the grant of development consent.
• Obtain or address Owners Corporation consent for proposed works affecting common property, where required.
  Before relevant works proceed.

Extract

Woollahra Local Planning Panel (Electronic) Thursday, 16 July 2026 1:00 PM Minutes Woollahra Municipal Council Woollahra Local Planning Panel (Electronic) 16 July 2026 Page | 2 Woollahra Local Planning Panel (Electronic) Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 16 July2026 at the Conclusion of the Public Meeting. Present:Kara Krason(Chair) Graham Brown(Expert) Helen Lochhead(Expert) Nicola Grieve(Community Representative) Staff:George Fotis(Team Leader) Rhys Johnson(Governance Coordinator) Max Moratelli(A/Manager - Development Assessment) Thomass Wong(Team Leader) Note:The Panel was briefed by Council staff on each item prior to the meeting. The Panel then deliberated and voted on each item...