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.
We have also started to report on determinations on large scale development projects which you can find at the bottom of the article (in this case, information on the Forestway Shopping Centre development plans being approved).
A
185 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights – DA2025/0654
Exhibition Period: 18/06/2025 to 16/07/2025
Cost of Work: $423,665
Façade Upgrade, Internal Alterations to Existing Building and removal of five trees.
16 Milga Road, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0685
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $184,800
Alterations and additions to a housing, including a studio.
B
331 Sydney Road, Balgowlah – DA2025/0652
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $0
Use of premises as a medical centre.
17 Adelaide Street, Balgowlah Heights – DA2025/0692
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $440,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
81 Beacon Hill Road, Beacon Hill – DA2025/0656
Exhibition Period: 24/06/2025 to 08/07/2025
Cost of Work: $1,760,550
Demolition works and construction of a dual occupancy (attached), associated works and strata subdivision.
97 Iris Street, Beacon Hill – DA2025/0560
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $105,050
Alterations and additions to a house.
52 Alfred Road, Brookvale – DA2025/0673
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $0
Strata Subdivision of one lot into two.
45 Mitchell Road, Brookvale – DA2025/0579
Exhibition Period: 24/06/2025 to 08/07/2025
Cost of Work: $121,000
Dad and Dave’s Brewing to seek consent for alterations and additions.
C
145 McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point – DA2025/0657
Exhibition Period: 25/06/2025 to 23/07/2025
Cost of Work: $92,600
Construction of a swimming pool.
45 Howse Crescent, Cromer – DA2025/0648
Exhibition Period: 20/06/2025 to 04/07/2025
Cost of Work: $740,211
Alterations and additions to a house.
D
6 Killawarra Road, Duffy’s Forest – DA2025/0551
Exhibition Period: 20/06/2025 to 04/07/2025
Cost of Work: $35,200
Earthworks and landscaping.
E
60 Koorangi Avenue, Elanora Heights – DA2025/0672
Exhibition Period: 24/06/2025 to 08/07/2025
Cost of Work: $80,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
F
2 Cecil Street, Fairlight – DA2025/0681
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $1,300,750
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
7 Landscape Avenue, Forestville – DA2025/0659
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $24,200
Alterations and additions to a house.
2/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0700
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $941,894
Construction of a house.
3/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0699
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $881,640
Construction of a house.
4/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0698
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $917,741
Construction of a house.
5/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0697
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $962,774
Construction of a house.
6/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0696
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $831,765
Construction of a house.
7/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0696
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $784,441
Construction of a house.
8/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0686
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $814,652
Construction of a house.
9/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0684
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $793,465
Construction of a house.
10/49 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0684
Exhibition Period: 24/06/2025 to 08/07/2025
Cost of Work: $826,404
Construction of a house.
2 Nandi Avenue, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0664
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $55,000
Construction of a garage.
12 Rowe Street, Freshwater – DA2025/0649
Exhibition Period: 20/06/2025 to 04/07/2025
Cost of Work: $1,161,410
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a house and double carport.
M
44 Bower Street, Manly – DA2025/0669
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $747,500
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
67 Whistler Street, Manly – DA2025/0653
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $742,371
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
1685 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale – DA2025/0674
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $0
Strata Subdivision of one lot into two.
68 Rednal Street, Mona Vale – DA2025/0630
Exhibition Period: 24/06/2025 to 08/07/2025
Cost of Work: $514
Use of part of the waterway as a boat berthing area.
N
112 Victor Road, Narraweena – DA2025/0635
Exhibition Period: 20/06/2025 to 04/07/2025
Cost of Work: $1,086,800
Construction of a house.
11 Darius Avenue, North Narrabeen – DA2025/0651
Exhibition Period: 20/06/2025 to 04/07/2025
Cost of Work: $124,532
Alterations and additions to a house, including secondary dwelling.
S
21 Peacock Street, Seaforth – DA2025/0658
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $187,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including enclosing existing carport.
W
21 Raven Circuit, Warriewood – DA2025/0623
Exhibition Period: 20/06/2025 to 04/07/2025
Cost of Work: $500,000
Construction of a house.
53A & 53B Warriewood Road, Warriewood – DA2025/0675
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $6,585,828
Subdivision of one lot into eight Torrens Title lots and construction of eight houses and associated landscaping.
Development Application DA2024/1079 (currently under assessment) has been submitted to the Council, pertaining to the site and adjoining properties, comprising a five lot community title subdivision which includes one public reserve, an extension of Lorikeet Grove, internal roads, and three residential superlots. Revisions to the original DA from the Council assessment process will accord with the subject DA to ensure alignment.
This DA specifically pertains to one of the residential super lots and proposes the creation of eight Title allotments to facilitate a residential subdivision and built form comprising four detached dwellings and four semi-detached dwellings and associated works (proposed development).
193 Whale Beach Road, Whale Beach – DA2025/0643
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $660,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
7 Torver Place, Wheeler Heights – DA2025/0665
Exhibition Period: 23/06/2025 to 07/07/2025
Cost of Work: $254,000
Construction of a swimming pool and associated works.
Determined
Forestway Shopping Centre, Forest Way, Frenchs Forest – DA2023/1757
Determination: Approved
Date determined: 10/06/2025
Cost of Work: $34,025,000
On 10 June 2025, Sydney North Planning Panel approved demolition works and major alterations and additions to Forestway Shopping Centre, including retail uses, swim school, gym, new car park and access, road infrastructure works.
The Panel assessed Council’s proposal for Forestway Shopping Centre to bear the cost (estimated between $8-10 million) of constructing a footbridge over Forest Way, however the Panel determined the imposition of the condition requiring the design and construction of the footbridge would be invalid and should be removed from the consent. The Panel noted any increased traffic will be managed by new traffic management measures and improved road infrastructure, vehicular access and pedestrian access.
Read our earlier coverage of the development application:
