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
133 Riverview Road, Avalon Beach – DA2025/1139
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $4,907,127
Demolition works and construction of a house, including a swimming pool.
B
107 Cabbage Tree Road, Bayview – DA2025/1149
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $1,252,699
Construction of a house.
21 Sunnyridge Place, Bayview – DA2025/1132
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $98,588
Alterations and additions to a house including a lift.
10 Mirrabooka Street, Bilgola Plateau – DA2025/1158
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $77,000
Demolition works and construction of a raised deck.
2 Sydenham Road, Brookvale – DA2025/1154
Exhibition Period: 03/09/2025 to 17/09/2025
Cost of Work: $10,038,249
The DA proposes the demolition of existing site structures and the construction of a multi-level storage premises (self-storage facility) with ground floor reception and car parking and both above and below ground storage levels.
C
23 Beatrice Street, Clontarf – DA2025/1156
Exhibition Period: 02/09/2025 to 16/09/2025
Cost of Work: $214,500
Alterations and additions to a house.
2 Teresa Place, Cromer – DA2025/1151
Exhibition Period: 02/09/2025 to 16/09/2025
Cost of Work: $231,300
Demolition works and construction of a swimming pool.
F
39 Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest – Mod2025/0381
Exhibition Period: 29/07/2025 to 19/08/2025
Cost of Work: $57,076,611
This is a request to modify DA2015/0901 which was approved by the NSW Land and Environment Court (NSWLEC) after being refused by the Sydney North Planning Panel for, “Demolition works, alterations and additions to the existing pub, construction of hotel or motel accommodation and retail liquor store.”
The construction of the site has been in three stages. Stage 1A: Site preparation, Dan Murphy’s and associated works. Stage 1B: Tavern (Forest Hotel) and associated works. Stage 2: Hotel and associated works.
It is stage 2, the construction of the hotel, that is linked to this modified proposal.
The six-storey, 146 room hotel will include a ground level reception, drop off area for short term set down and pick up, a lobby area with self-check in facilities, luggage storage, a gymnasium, a back of house area, boardroom and visitor amenities.
There will be a 297 car park, with 115 on a basement level and 77 at ground level.
The developers, Endeavour Group, are “Australia’s largest retail drinks network and portfolio of licensed hotels”. While the hotel will not include a restaurant or pub, it’s on the same site as Forest Hotel and a Dan Murphy’s outlet.
If approved, ALH (Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group, Endeavour’s accommodation brand, will operate the hotel.
M
2/34 Quinton Road, Manly – DA2025/1106
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $335,500
Alterations and additions to a dual occupancy.
18 Victoria Parade, Manly – DA2025/1157
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $16,918,000
The DA seeks approval for the demolition of the site’s existing four-storey building and construction of a new six-storey residential flat building and a basement car park (19 resident car spaces, including two accessible car spaces), 11 apartments, and a rooftop terrace with spa pool erected over one level of basement car parking.
On the ground floor there will be one three-bedroom apartment and two two-bedroom apartments, on Level 1-3 there will be two three-bedroom apartments on each level, on Level 4 there will be one three-bedroom apartment and on level 5 there will be one three bedroom apartment. The roof terrace will have seating, an outdoor kitchen and spa pool associated with the Level 5 penthouse and accessed via internal stairs.
The site is not identified as heritage; however, it is located within the Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area and is within the vicinity of a number of locally significant heritage items. The Statement of Heritage Impact has identified that the proposal will not cause any unreasonable impact on the character of the Heritage Conservation Area.
As per the Low to Mid Rise Housing Policy and with the site zoned R3, the maximum building height is 22 metres with a maximum of six floors (not counting basement levels). The proposed building height is 23.5 metres. The applicant has prepared a special application to seek permission from Council to exceed the 22-metre height limit based on being within the maximum storey allowance.
27-29 Surfview Road, Mona Vale – DA2025/1153
Exhibition Period: 03/09/2025 to 17/09/2025
Cost of Work: $728,365
Alterations and additions to a house.
N
8 Cecil Road, Newport – DA2025/1144
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $495,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool, carport and secondary dwelling.
7 Burilla Avenue, North Curl Curl – DA2025/1140
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $140,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
P
1126 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach – DA2025/1138
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $190,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
25-27 Pacific Road, Palm Beach – DA2025/1141
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $704,000
The DA proposes consolidating the two adjacent properties (one property has an approved DA for a home already), and construction of a terrace to connect to number 25, an ancillary living area, with a gym, sauna, arts room and pickleball court.
W
12 Jacksons Road, Warriewood – DA2025/1134
Exhibition Period: 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
Cost of Work: $6,587
The DA proposes the construction of new identification signage for Warriewood Square Shopping Centre.
21 Rayner Road, Whale Beach – DA2025/1137
Exhibition Period: 29/08/2025 to 12/09/2025
Cost of Work: $726,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
3 Penrith Avenue, Wheeler Heights – DA2025/1148
Exhibition Period: 02/09/2025 to 16/09/2025
Cost of Work: $359,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
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