Approval allows housing, subdivision and group homes at two Orange properties

Orange’s Planning and Development Committee approved DA 459/2025(1) for 21 Honeyman Drive and 6 Duncanson Drive, subject to conditions in a Notice of Approval.

Council: Orange City Council

Meeting: 1 Sep 2026 6:00 PM

Recorded status: approved


BRIEF

Orange’s Planning and Development Committee approved DA 459/2025(1) for a dwelling house and secondary dwelling, dual occupancy, three-lot Torrens title subdivision and group homes at 21 Honeyman Drive and 6 Duncanson Drive. The approval is subject to conditions in a Notice of Approval. The recorded vote was 11-0, with Cr J Whitton absent, and the minutes give no construction timetable.


KEY FACTS

- Resolution 26/457 approved DA 459/2025(1) for 21 Honeyman Drive and 6 Duncanson Drive, Orange.

- The approved components are a dwelling house and secondary dwelling, dual occupancy, three-lot Torrens title subdivision and group homes using the dwellings.

- The approval is subject to conditions in an attached Notice of Approval.

- The recorded vote was 11 for, none against, with Cr J Whitton absent.

- The minutes do not state a construction start date, completion date or development timetable.


ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD

- The formal resolution records consent for the listed uses and subdivision, but the supplied minutes do not reproduce the Notice of Approval conditions.

- The source records approval rather than construction, and gives no start, completion or subdivision timetable.


QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING

- What conditions are contained in the Notice of Approval for DA 459/2025(1)?

- When, if at all, will construction or subdivision work begin at 21 Honeyman Drive or 6 Duncanson Drive?

- How will the three-lot Torrens title subdivision divide the two properties?


RECORDED NEXT STEPS

- Any development must proceed under the conditions in the Notice of Approval; the minutes do not specify timing.


SOURCE PASSAGES

Resolution 26/457 approved DA 459/2025(1) for a dwelling house and secondary dwelling, dual occupancy, three-lot Torrens title subdivision and group homes at 21 Honeyman Drive and 6 Duncanson Drive, subject to conditions in the attached Notice of Approval.
"For: Cr M McDonell (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman Against: Nil Absent: Cr J Whitton 2.5 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA 459/2025(1) - 21 HONEYMAN DRIVE AND 6 DUNCANSON DRIVE TRIM REFERENCE: 2026/427 RESOLVED - 26/457 Cr T Greenhalgh/Cr D Mallard That Council consents to development application DA 459/2025(1) for Dwelling House and Secondary Dwelling; Dual Occupancy; Subdivision (three lot Torrens title); and Group Homes (use of dwellings) at Lot 40 DP 1289567, Lot 33 DP 1289567 - 21 Honeyman Drive Orange, 6 Duncanson Drive, Orange pursuant to the conditions of consent in the attached Notice of Approval." (Item 2.5, Resolution 26/457)

The recorded vote was 11 for, none against, with Cr J Whitton absent.
"For: Cr M McDonell (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman Against: Nil Absent: Cr J Whitton THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8.12PM." (Voting list following Resolution 26/457)

A detached dual occupancy at 2 Mallard Way was approved under DA 124/2026(1), subject to conditions in the attached Notice of Approval.
"For: Cr M McDonell (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman Against: Nil Absent: Cr J Whitton 2.2 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA 124/2026(1) - 2 MALLARD WAY TRIM REFERENCE: 2026/1627 RESOLVED - 26/454 Cr S Peterson/Cr F Kinghorne That Council consents to development application DA 124/2026(1) for Dual Occupancy (detached) at LOT: 188 DP: 1302416 - 2 Mallard Way ORANGE pursuant to the conditions of consent in the attached Notice of Approval." (Item 2.2, Resolution 26/454)

The committee approved a detached dual occupancy at 73 Scarborough Street under DA 134/2026(1), subject to conditions in the attached Notice of Approval.
"The Manager Development Assessments advised that it depends on how the access will be implemented into the existing design and if it will link to the other street and carpark. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 Page 4 2.4 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA 134/2026(1) - 73 SCARBOROUGH STREET TRIM REFERENCE: 2026/1626 RESOLVED - 26/456 Cr D Mallard/Cr G Power That Council consents to development application DA 134/2026(1) for Dual Occupancy (detached) at Lot 159 DP: 1302416 - 73 Scarborough Street Orange pursuant to the conditions of consent in the attached Notice of Approval." (Item 2.4, Resolution 26/456)

DA 152/2026(1) for a place of public worship at 8 Connemara Drive was deferred to review access to the site.
"RESOLVED - 26/455 Cr M McDonell/Cr S Peterson That Council DEFERS development application DA 152/2026(1) for Place of Public Worship at LOT: 404 DP: 1220844 CA: 5189 - 8 Connemara Drive Orange to review access to the site." (Resolution 26/455)

Discussion of Gorman Road access concerned the deferred application at 8 Connemara Drive.
"For: Cr M McDonell (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman Against: Nil Absent: Cr J Whitton 2.3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA 152/2026(1) - 8 CONNEMARA DRIVE TRIM REFERENCE: 2026/1239 Cr McDonell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item as she resides nearby. RESOLVED - 26/455 Cr M McDonell/Cr S Peterson That Council DEFERS development application DA 152/2026(1) for Place of Public Worship at LOT: 404 DP: 1220844 CA: 5189 - 8 Connemara Drive Orange to review access to the site. For: Cr M McDonell (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman Against: Nil Absent: Cr J Whitton PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 Page 3 Cr Mileto asked why the applicant's initial request to have entry to the back of the site via Gorman Road was denied, noting that access may alleviate nearby residents' concerns with traffic influx." (Item 2.3 heading, Resolution 26/455 and following access discussion)


SOURCES

https://orange.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/09/PDC_01092026_MIN_16022.PDF

https://minutesradar.com/news/orange-infocouncil-planning-development-policy-committee-1-sep-2026-6-00-pm-1-sep-2026-6-00-pm-minutes-two-orange-properties-approved-for-n-61122574df/


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