Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the 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.
Where exhibition periods have not yet been determined at the time of publication, Council is still gathering the required documention needed before notifying relevant parties. Once the exhibition period opens, there will be a link on the DA page for submissions – please refrain from submitting prior to this link becoming available.
A
439 Condamine Street, Allambie Heights – DA2025/0678
Exhibition Period: 30/06/2025 to 14/07/2025
Cost of Work: $4,224,119
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a residential development comprising six 3-bedroom townhouses arranged in two building pavilions above a basement level with 12 car parking spaces (11 residential and one visitor) with site landscaping, services infrastructure, and associated site works.
68 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0746
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $2,080,000
Demolition works and construction of a house and detached guest house.
38 Elaine Avenue, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0731
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $43,417
Construction of a carport.
46 Queens Avenue, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0701
Exhibition Period: 27/06/2025 to 11/07/2025
Cost of Work: $308,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a carport.
2 Toorak Place, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0694
Exhibition Period: 27/06/2025 to 11/07/2025
Cost of Work: $112,300
Alterations and additions to a house including a swimming pool.
B
284 Sydney Road, Balgowlah – DA2025/0703
Exhibition Period: 26/06/2025 to 10/07/2025
Cost of Work: $1,355,860
Demolition of existing dwelling construction of a Dual Occupancy (Attached) and Torrens Title Subdivision.
3 Dresden Avenue, Beacon Hill – DA2025/0732
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $200,200
Alterations and additions to a house.
26 Bilkurra Avenue, Bilgola Plateau – DA2025/0722
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $1,305,309
Alterations and additions to a house.
C
44 Wandeen Road, Clareville – DA2025/0755
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $248,600
Alterations and additions to a house.
16 Ogilvy Road, Clontarf – DA2025/0738
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $243,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a carport.
14 Inman Road, Cromer – DA2025/0710
Exhibition Period: 27/06/2025 to 11/07/2025
Cost of Work: $24,750
Use of premises as a Recreation Facility (indoors).
D
1 Little Street, Dee Why – DA2025/0765
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $733,865
Demolition works and construction of a house.
12 The Strand, Dee Why – DA2025/0718
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $9,996,552
Integrated Development Application for demolition of the existing shop top housing development and construction of a four-storey shop top housing development with two ground floor retail tenancies, six apartments over Levels 1 to 3, plus 15 car parking spaces, and loading dock.
25 Quirk Street, Dee Why – DA2025/0737
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $78,430
Change of use from a dual occupancy (attached) to a dwelling house and construction of a swimming pool.
E
170 Powderworks Road, Elanora Heights – DA2025/0691
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $110
Use of site as a detached dual occupancy and use of garage as a dwelling.
F
1 Fairlight Crescent, Fairlight – DA2025/0751
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $0
Change of use from dual occupancy to residential flat building and strata title subdivision of building into three lots.
82 Griffiths Street, Fairlight – DA2025/0663
Exhibition Period: 26/06/2025 to 10/07/2025
Cost of Work: $825,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
11 Arthur Street, Forestville – DA2025/0748
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $525,744
Alterations and additions to a house, including a carport.
35 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0766
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $1,325,500
Demolition works and construction of a dual occupancy (attached) including swimming pools.
5/69 Evans Street, Freshwater – DA2025/0744
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $0
Use of Unit 5 garage as habitable floor area.
10/30-34 Kooloora Avenue, Freshwater – DA2025/0740
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $45,100
Alterations and additions to a residential flat building (Unit 10).
25 Marlborough Avenue, Freshwater – DA2025/0707
Exhibition Period: 30/06/2025 to 14/07/2025
Cost of Work: $660,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
23 McDonald Street, Freshwater – DA2025/0689
Exhibition Period: 27/06/2025 to 11/07/2025
Cost of Work: $1,920,180
Demolition works and erection of a dual occupancy (attached), swimming pools, associated works and strata subdivision.
35 Ocean View Road, Freshwater – DA2025/0749
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $256,025
Alterations and additions to a house.
57 Parni Place, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0688
Exhibition Period: 27/06/2025 to 11/07/2025
Cost of Work: $264,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
44 Sorlie Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0702
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $1,721,941
Demolition works, construction of a dual occupancy (attached) and torrens title subdivision of land into two lots.
K
37 Lanford Avenue, Killarney Heights – DA2025/0719
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $720,229
Alterations and additions to a house including a swimming pool.
M
1/16 High Street, Manly – DA2025/0758
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $144,128
Construction of a swimming pool and associated landscaping works.
0 Wharves and Jetties, Manly – DA2025/0729
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $0
For the use of the existing kiosk, known as The Booth West, and a small adjoining outdoor display area for the purpose of retail trade. The proposed business, My Funky Bags, is an ecoconscious retail brand offering handbags and beach towels made from recycled materials. The business seeks to operate both as a commercial venture and as an educational platform to support sustainability initiatives within the Northern Beaches community.
31 Cook Terrace, Mona Vale – DA2025/0750
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $885,500
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
20/25-31 Darley Street East, Mona Vale – DA2025/0747
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $23,900
Construction of vergola roof to existing first floor balcony.
N
4B Cambridge Avenue, Narraweena – DA2025/0615
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $126,500
Construction of a swimming pool.
3 Irrubel Road, Newport – DA2025/0717
Exhibition Period: 30/06/2025 to 14/07/2025
Cost of Work: $99,470
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
12 Bangaroo Street, North Balgowlah – DA2025/0742
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $275,000
Alterations and additions to a house including a swimming pool.
380 Pittwater Road, North Manly – DA2025/0725
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $96,674
Use of Premises as an artisan food and drink industry including fitout and signage.
103 Powderworks Road, North Narrabeen – DA2025/0741
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $965,580
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
27 Rickard Road, North Narrabeen – DA2025/0745
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $121,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
66 Taiyul Road, North Narrabeen – DA2025/0713
Exhibition Period: 30/06/2025 to 14/07/2025
Cost of Work: $126,500
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
Q
24 Cavill Street, Queenscliff – DA2025/0754
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $721,050
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool and studio.
S
27 Castle Circuit, Seaforth – DA2025/0724
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $85,800
Construction of a swimming pool.
1/42 Ethel Street, Seaforth – DA2025/0662
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $48,400
Use of premises as a real estate office and associated internal alterations.
16 Kirkwood Street, Seaforth – DA2025/0728
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $178,997
Alterations and additions to a house.
T
8/0 Milsted Road, Terry Hills – DA2025/0752
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $456,100
Alterations and additions to a house.
W
60 Heather Street, Wheeler Heights – DA2025/0704
Exhibition Period: 27/06/2025 to 11/07/2025
Cost of Work: $185,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
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