Our aim is to provide a weekly summary of all the development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council last week.
While every effort has been made to accurately represent the development applications, we recommend clicking the link (the DA number in the heading) which will take you to the relevant council page with detailed information.
35 – 39 Carter Road, Brookvale – DA2025/0042
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $2,716,651
The application proposes the demolition of the existing warehouse building and mechanical workshop and alterations and additions to the two-storey industrial building to facilitate the construction of a new industrial building comprising 12 industrial tenancies each with an ancillary office space and building signage.
The proposal includes the retention of the existing vehicle repair station use and the provision of additional light industrial tenancies with associated loading dock facilities and car parking. A small 22.98m² takeaway food and drink premises is proposed along the Carter Road frontage.
There would be off-street parking for a total of 27 cars (including 2 disabled spaces) at various locations throughout the site, including 13 spaces on the ground floor level and 14 spaces within the upper floor level. Each of the units will have direct vehicular access via the internal circulation roadway, with dedicated parking spaces located directly outside each of the respective units. Vehicular access to the proposed parking and loading facilities is to be provided via two entry/exit driveways on the southern end of the Carter Road.
The application requires the removal of two Bangalow Palms and one Cocos Palm. The landscaping includes deep soil landscaping within Carter Road and on-slab planting in various locations throughout the development.
12 Molong Street, North Curl Curl – DA2025/0117
Exhibition Period: 21/02/2025 to 07/03/2025
Cost of Work: $1,536,487
The application proposes to demolish the existing home and construct a new three-storey home and swimming pool. The basement level will include a garage, gym, storage, staircase, bin area. The ground floor level will include a porch, entry, stairs, mudroom, powder room, bedroom 1 with ensuite, flex space, bedroom 2 with ensuite, open living, dining and kitchen, pantry and laundry. On the first floor level, there will be a second living area with office, stair case, bathroom, bedroom 3 with an ensuite, flex space, master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite. Externally, a new driveway will be constructed with a new front entry, fencing and landscaping. There will be a pool and spa with a cabana that will include a bathroom and a ground floor alfresco with BBQ area.
77 Bungan Head Road, Newport – DA2025/0115
Exhibition Period: 20/02/2025 to 06/03/2025
Cost of Work: $1,514,700
The application proposes to alter and add to the existing dwelling. The ground floor will include reconfiguring the space to include an open plan living/dining/kitchen space which will open out to a new covered outdoor entertaining area, a new laundry, powder room and workshop, while the garage will be marginally widened to park two cars and constructing a new pergola over the entry walkway. Extensions to the first floor level to provide four bedrooms, including the master with a walk-in-robe and ensuite, bathroom with separate toiler, study and storage space. Decks will be constructed off the bedrooms and a new internal lift will also be installed.
2 New Street, Balgowlah – DA2025/0088
Exhibition Period: 20/02/2025 to 06/03/2025
Cost of Work: $845,900
The application proposes to alter and add to the existing building including ground floor additions, a new upper floor, a new double carport to front setback, internal and external modifications, external storage solutions, landscape concept external pavements, gardens, solar panels and stormwater drainage including a rainwater tank.
11 Raven Circuit, Warriewood – DA2025/0123
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $600,000
The application proposes the construction of a new double storey home on vacant land. The ground floor will include a porch, lounge, single garage, bathroom, laundry, open-plan kitchen and dining, pantry, family area and storage under staircase. The first floor will include the master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite, three bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, rumpus and linen closet.
10 Raven Circuit, Warriewood – DA2025/0124
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $600,000
The application proposes the construction of a new double storey home on vacant land. The ground floor will include a porch, lounge, single garage, bathroom, laundry, open-plan kitchen and dining, pantry, family area and storage under staircase. The first floor will include the master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite, three bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, rumpus and linen closet.
106 Rose Avenue, Wheeler Heights – DA2025/0127
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $544,336
The existing dwelling will become a two-storey home under this application, with the addition of a new first floor and pool. A new garage and driveway are proposed to the front of the property to replace the existing, and a swimming pool to the rear. Internally, the proposed changes to the ground floor include a reconfiguration of the existing areas to comprise a new bedroom, new kitchen with WIP, new dining/living areas with fireplace, new laundry, new WC, stairs leading to the new upper floor. The new first floor will comprise of a new master bedroom with ensuite, two new bedrooms, and a bathroom. The proposal incorporates a new roof over the ground floor additions, with the existing roof retained where feasible. The existing rear deck will provide connection to the rear yard.
24 White Street, Balgowlah – DA2025/0092
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $484,484
The proposed development consists of construction of a 5.7m by 2.94 concrete swimming pool. A new kitchen window will be installed to the existing window location and house access will be added between the kitchen and the porch area.
114 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale – DA2025/0075
Exhibition Period: 21/02/2025 to 07/03/2025
Cost of Work: $332,727
The proposed development involves the removal of three trees (including two Sydney Blue Gum and one Swamp-Oak) within the easternmost carpark on the ground floor to facilitate the construction of new car parking spaces. Further, the proposal also involves the installation of a new goods and passengers lift on the northeastern entrance to provide access to Level 1 and the rooftop from the ground level. The proposed lift is located external to the warehouse building.
293 Sydney Road, Balgowlah – DA2025/0106
Exhibition Period: 19/02/2025 to 05/03/2025
Cost of Work: $297,500
The Statement for Environmental Effects states, “the proposed works do not comply to all council controls; however, they have been designed in a way to ensure they will not be detrimental to the adjoining properties’ amenities”.
The development includes removing the existing driveway and constructing a carport placed to the front setback, reconfiguring the front garden beds, altering the current living room to accommodate a new bathroom, separate toilet and laundry with staircase to the first-floor storage space, extending the rear of the property to include an open-plan kitchen/living/dining space, constructing a small studio (bedroom and ensuite), and small alterations to the first-floor storage space.
56 Crescent Road, Newport – DA2025/0111
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $254,100
The application proposes to construct a two-bedroom secondary dwelling in the rear yard and the dwelling will be located approximately midway between the existing residence and the rear boundary. It also proposes to remove the concreted area next to the existing car space and extend the existing lawn into that area and construct a new retaining wall at the front of the residence. These works were previously approved but were never carried out.
1 Daisy Street, North Balgowlah – DA2025/0091
Exhibition Period: 19/02/2025 to 05/03/2025
Cost of Work: $216,000
The application proposes constructing a carport, pool and altering an existing deck. It includes construction of a new driveway and cross over and demolishing the existing driveway, construction of a carport and storage, construction of a swimming pool and spa and associated paving, extending the existing deck and roof at the rear, replacing existing decking boards at the rear and demolishing the existing garage and shed.
92 King Street, Manly Vale – DA2025/0113
Exhibition Period: 20/02/2025 to 06/03/2025
Cost of Work: $198,000
The application proposes to construct a second storey addition to the existing garage to be used as a secondary dwelling, internal alterations to garage ground level and storage to be replaced with stairs to access the second storey.
40 Bungan Head Road, Newport – DA2025/0110
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $66,000
The proposal intends to demolish the existing dwelling, driveway and associated structures and subdivide the existing allotment into two Torrens Title lots through the inclusion of a north/south subdivision line.
The proposed Lot size and dimensions of the two Lots are as follows: Proposed Lot 101 – No. 40 Bungan Head Road, Lot size of 851.9m2 (850.3m2 excl. ROW access); and Proposed Lot 102 – No. 40a Bungan Head Road, Lot size of 888.9m2 (823.8m2 excl. ROW access).
The dwellings will be the subject of separate applications for Council’s Assessment for a new dwelling within each lot.
24 De Lauret Avenue, Newport – DA2025/0108
Exhibition Period: 19/02/2025 to 05/03/2025
Cost of Work: $65,934
The proposal is for a small addition at the rear of the site behind the existing top floor to construct a laundry with external access. The new laundry will be at the same level as the top floor, with two doors for external access. A raked roof will be located underneath the existing eave of the top roof. A new concrete landing setdown from the internal level and retaining wall around the addition is proposed to help address damp issues that occur on the site and to ensure no water comes into contract with the new works.
45 Hillcrest Avenue, Mona Vale – DA2025/0114
20/02/2025 to 05/03/2025
Cost of Work: $48,000
The application is to alter and add to the existing dwelling, which will include installing posts on the ground level to support the new extended balcony on the first floor and extending the existing first floor balconies.
60 Cabarita Road, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0116
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $30,800
The works will provide for the construction of a circular, metal tank swimming pool, timber decking to the southwestern side, with fencing and landscape screening. The proposed pool will be on an an existing concrete pad adjacent to the waterfront boundary of the site.
10 Carlton Street, Freshwater – DA2025/0118
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $13,990
The application is to construct a carport to the front of the existing building.
1/1 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0053
Exhibition Period: 20/02/2025 to 06/03/2025
Cost of Work: $12,000
The application proposes for a change of use from the existing commercial premises to an F45 gym and car spaces. The gym has a maximum operational capacity of 36 patrons and two staff at any time. There are 23 car parking spaces allocated to the use of the gym. The gym has the following operating hours: Monday to Friday 5:00am – 8:00pm; Saturday 6:00am – 12:00pm; Sunday 7:00am – 12:00pm.
