Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week.
Large-scale development approvals are at the end.
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1 Nargong Road, Allambie Heights – DA2026/0454
Exhibition Period: 28/04/2026 to 12/05/2026
Cost of Work: $440,555
Alterations and additions to a house.
73 Central Road, Avalon Beach – DA2026/0477
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $2,942,110
The application is for the demolition of the existing site structures and the construction of a seniors housing development incorporating six in-fill self-care housing units and basement car parking for 12 cars.
There will be two three-bedroom units, and four two-bedroom units spread across three levels.
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2031 Pittwater Road, Bayview – DA2026/0457
Exhibition Period: 29/04/2026 to 13/05/2026
Cost of Work: $196,350
Construction of a secondary dwelling and a swimming pool.
12 Kanimbla Crescent, Bilgola Plateau – DA2026/0471
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $165,000
Construction of a swimming pool.
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4 Delmar Parade, Dee Why – DA2026/0483
Exhibition Period: 29/04/2026 to 13/05/2026
Cost of Work: $37,994
Installation of building identification signage.
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41 Fairlight Crescent, Fairlight – DA2026/0451
Exhibition Period: 29/04/2026 to 13/05/2026
Cost of Work: $50,000
Alterations and additions to a semi-detached dwelling.
9 Francis Street, Fairlight – DA2026/0468
Exhibition Period: 01/05/2026 to 15/05/2026
Cost of Work: $43,576
Alterations and additions to a house, including the use of subfloor as part of the house.
1 Lauderdale Avenue, Fairlight – DA2026/0478
Exhibition Period: 29/04/2026 to 13/05/2026
Cost of Work: $987,250
The application is for foyer refurbishment, replacement awning, paving, and landscaping works. The objective of the development proposal is to contemporise and enhance the appearance of the apartment building by improving the entry sequence and refreshing the foyer space in a manner encouraged by the zone objectives and planning controls. Key aspects of the proposal include alterations to and refurbishment of the main entry foyer, implementing new surface treatments and refreshing the landscaping along the entry sequence, and replacing the entry awning.
17 Thornton Street, Fairlight – DA2026/0487
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $91,575
Demolition works and construction of a carport.
17 Calca Crescent, Forestville – DA2026/0473
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $746,900
Demolition works and the construction of a house.
22 Epping Drive, Frenchs Forest – DA2026/0464
Exhibition Period: 28/04/2026 to 12/05/2026
Cost of Work: $809,512
Alterations and additions to a house, including a carport and swimming pool.
4 Peacock Parade, Frenchs Forest – DA2026/0466
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $464,255
Alterations and additions to a house, including a garage.
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4 Athlone Crescent, Killarney Heights – DA2026/0485
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $1,850,000
Demolition works and the construction of a house.
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Manly Pacific Hotel, 58 North Steyne, Manly – DA2026/0481
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $185,917
This DA seeks development consent for the proposed hotel rebranding signage at Manly Pacific Hotel, to Elysium Manly Pacific.
96 – 97 North Steyne, Manly – DA2026/0460
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $22,000
Subdivision of one lot into twenty.
19-23, 25 & 27 The Corso, Manly – DA2026/0482
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $0
The application is for the subdivision, stratum subdivision and strata subdivision of the Ivanhoe Hotel, bottle shop and neighbouring retail and residential block. At the moment, these three buildings are over three lots, and the subdivision is to subdivide them into two blocks.
The proposed two lot subdivision will see:
Lot 100 will be 19-21 The Corso and will include a mixed-use retail and residential building. This Lot will be further subdivided into a building stratum subdivision to separate the retail ground floor (Lot 2) from the residential three upper floors (Lot 1). Lot 1 will be further strata subdivided into 10 residential units (which is the current set up).
Lot 101 will be 23-27 The Corso and will include the Ivanhoe Hotel and bottle shop.
No physical works are proposed within this application.
16 King Street, Manly Vale – DA20260469
Exhibition Period: 29/04/2026 to 13/05/2026
Cost of Work: $1,239,216
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool and studio.
35-39 Darley Street East, Mona Vale – SSD-113872990
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $93 million
A scoping report has been prepared for a State Significant Development for the demolition of all existing structures, site clearing and the construction of an eight storey residential flat building containing 53 apartments (with a mix of two-, three-and four-bedroom units) and three basement levels (containing 131 parking spaces, including 19 visitor spaces).
Units on level 1 will be dedicated as affordable housing for 15 years, equating to nine units.
Communal space on the ground floor will include a swimming pool, sauna, amenities rooms, BBQ and outdoor furniture.
The proposed development will be within the State identified Mona Vale Town Centre (within 400m walking distance) and therefore the site is permitted a maximum building height of 22m (six storeys) and 2.2:1 floor space ration (FSR). As the development includes affordable housing they are allowed a 30 per cent increase in height, taking the limit to 28.6m which is the height of the proposed development.
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14 Herbert Avenue, Newport – DA2026/0474
Exhibition Period: 29/04/2026 to 13/05/2026
Cost of Work: $1,143,959
Construction of a house, including a swimming pool.
20 Myola Road, Newport – DA2026/0462
Exhibition Period: 30/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Cost of Work: $1,320,000
Demolition works and the construction of a house, including a swimming pool.
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85 Pacific Road, Palm Beach – DA2026/0453
Exhibition Period: 29/04/2026 to 13/05/2026
Cost of Work: $594,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a studio.
9 Thyra Road, Palm Beach – DA2026/0459
Exhibition Period: 28/04/2026 to 12/05/2026
Cost of Work: $155,650
Alterations and additions to a house.
Determined
Long Reef Golf Club, Anzac Avenue, Collaroy – DA2025/0764
Cost of Work: $21,596,132
Determined: 15/04/2026
Determination Level: Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel
Determination: Refused
Despite being recommended for approval by the Northern Beaches Council, the Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel unanimously refused the application by Long Reef Golf Club for the redevelopment of their club.
Manly Observer covered the plans in detail here.
NBLPP had several reasons for refusing the application, including that the building would be too big and bulky for the coastal setting on community-owned land and the application was incomplete with the Panel requiring further information on the development for the application to be considered properly.
Ben Russell, General Manager of Long Reef Golf Club, said the 60-year-old clubhouse was no longer fit for purpose and their goal remains to create a modern, sustainable asset for the Northern Beaches.
“While we are still reviewing the formal determination, we would like to highlight that the Northern Beaches Council’s professional planning staff supported the proposal and recommended it for approval to the NBLPP,” he added.
“Their recommendation followed an exhaustive assessment process and reflects the project’s alignment with local planning controls and its significant community benefit.
“The Panel’s determination primarily identified a need for further technical information and clarification on specific site details.
“We have already addressed the majority of these items within our comprehensive submission and technical reports.
“We are confident that through the review process, we can provide the necessary clarity to demonstrate the project’s compliance and long-term benefit.”
106 Frenchs Forest Road West, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/1322
Cost of Work: $23,263,057
Determined: 15/04/2026
Determination Level: Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel
Determination: Approved
NBLPP unanimously approved the development application for the construction of a residential flat building.
The proposed development added eight units over an additional two floors to the previously approved DA2023/1821. Therefore, the now-approved DA will include a residential flat building with 48 units. Within the three-level basement carpark, there will be 66 underground residential car spaces (including six visitor spaces and EV charging).
There will be a total of five one-bedroom units, 15 two-bedroom units and 28 three-bedroom units.
Of the 48 units, 14 units will be dedicated to affordable housing. Eight will be dedicated to the State under the Low to Mid Rise Housing, and six units will be dedicated to Council’s affordable housing contribution scheme.
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