In this week’s DA Round Up, three development applications have been determined by the Land and Environment Court and Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel.
In Manly’s town centre, the Land and Environment Court signed off on a six-storey residential flat building at 18 Victoria Parade, following a conciliation agreement between the developer and Council over a modest height variation for rooftop lift access.
The Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel unanimously approved alterations and additions to the South Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club, clearing the way for a new Rescue Patrol and Nippers Training Room and an expanded gym facility, subject to strict operating conditions.
The Panel also approved a three-storey, three-unit residential flat building at 71 Wood Street, Manly, with conditions targeting lift overrun height verification and bandicoot-habitat landscaping.
Over in Fairlight, a $18.15 million proposal has been lodged to demolish existing homes at 33-35 Fairlight Street and replace them with a four-storey, eight-apartment residential flat building.
Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week in alphabetical suburb order. Determinations of large-scale developments are at the end.
A
20 Eerawy Road, Allambie Heights – DA2026/1007
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $153,670
Demolition works and construction of a new swimming pool with spa, additions to the existing timber deck including new timber stairs and construction of fencing.
B
61-63 Kenneth Road, Balgowlah – DA2026/1042
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $20,936,322
Demolition works and construction of a Kennards Self Storage, including signage.
1782 Pittwater Road, Bayview – DA2026/1020
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $218,973
Partial demolition of existing front fence and construction of a new front fence.
6A Cornish Avenue, Beacon Hill – DA2026/1011
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $0
Use of an existing deck.
172 Parr Parade, Beacon Hill – DA2026/1001
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $489,952
Alterations and additions to a house.
131 Plateau Road, Bilgola Plateau – DA2026/1036
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $70,758
Alterations and additions to a house, including a carport.
C
8 Duncan Crescent, Collaroy Plateau – DA2026/1012
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $831,600
Alterations and additions to a house.
21 Farnell Street, Curl Curl – DA2026/1009
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $2,448,000
Demolition works and construction of a house, including a swimming pool, associated landscaping works and a new driveway.
D
16 Daisy Street, Dee Why – DA2026/1015
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $951,124
Construction of a house.
177 Pacific Parade, Dee Why – DA2026/1030
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $998,820
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
James Meehan Reserve, 2/0 Pittwater Road, Dee Why – DA2026/1016
Exhibition Period: 17/08/2026 to 14/09/2026
Cost of Work: $324,940
Use of land for ALOHA Festival 2027 – a music and arts event, including the temporary installation of a stage, fencing, a bar, food and market stalls, and family activation zones.
11 Tor Road, Dee Why – DA2026/1019
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $1,307,790
Construction of an attached dual occupancy and torrens title subdivision.
F
33-35 Fairlight Street, Fairlight – DA2026/1003
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $18,150,000
The proposal is to demolish the existing homes and construct a four-storey residential flat development with eight apartments (two identified as affordable housing) with basement carparking for 18 cars including two visitor spaces.
There was an earlier approved development with six apartments, however, since this approval, the State’s Low to Mid Rise Housing policy has come into effect. The site is located with 800 metres walking distance of Manly’s town centre.
The development is within the 12.35m prescribed within the State’s Low to Mid Rise Housing Policy.
86 Lauderdale Avenue, Fairlight – DA2026/1008
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $45,741
Alterations and additions to a residential flat building.
23 Bentley Avenue, Forestville – DA2026/1029
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $13,200
Construction of boundary fencing.
6 Glentrees Avenue, Forestville – DA2026/1027
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $451,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
59 Iris Street, Frenchs Forest – DA2026/1031
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $105,050
Alterations and additions to an existing shed to create a secondary dwelling and separate storage area.
17 Malbara Crescent, Frenchs Forest – DA2026/1024
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $501,736
Alterations and additions to a house.
M
3/60 Bower Street, Manly – DA2026/1005
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $1,404,054
Alterations and additions to an apartment.
4/60 Bower Street, Manly – DA2026/1006
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $1,404,054
Alterations and additions to an apartment.
57 The Corso, Manly – DA2026/1021
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $0
Change of use from an office to a dwelling.
25 Brinawa Street, Mona Vale – DA2026/1002
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $77,000
Subdivision of an existing dual occupancy.
2 The Esplanade, Mona Vale – DA2026/1010
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $615,338
Demolition works and construction of a new boat ramp, seawalls, pontoons and marina gates.
N
93 Princes Lane, Newport – DA2026/1022
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $705,100
Alterations and additions to a house, including demolition of the existing swimming pool and construction of a new swimming pool, cabana, associated landscaping and carport.
3 Abingdon Street, North Balgowlah – DA2026/1025
Exhibition Period: 20/08/2026 to 03/09/2026
Cost of Work: $460,053
Alterations and additions to a house.
20 Ross Street, North Curl Curl – DA2026/1039
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $96,800
Construction of a swimming pool.
63 Corrie Road, North Manly – DA2026/1033
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $705,100
Alterations and additions to an existing building to provide for the construction of a new dual occupancy including swimming pools.
P
5 Iluka Road, Palm Beach – DA2026/1041
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $95,150
Construction of a swimming pool.
29-30 Ocean Road, Palm Beach – DA2026/1018
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $3,370,806
For alterations and alterations to the Hacienda Building which forms part of the Pacific Club which in turn forms part of the Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The alterations and additions, include partial demolition, internal and external alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor levels, new storage amenities, new balcony and terrace areas, a new roof, selected tree removal, and other associated works.
W
27 Lakeview Parade, Warriewood – DA2026/1028
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $148,280
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool and carport.
28 Lakeview Parade, Warriewood – DA2026/1026
Exhibition Period: 19/08/2026 to 02/09/2026
Cost of Work: $808,000
Demolition works and substantial alterations and additions resulting in a new dwelling, new driveway and associated landscaping works.
Determined
South Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club, Carrington Parade, Curl Curl – DA2026/0310
Cost of Work: $794,334
Determined: 5/08/2026
Determination Level: Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel
Determination: Approved
The NBLPP unanimously approved the proposed alterations and additions to South Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club. The main works involve building a Rescue Patrol and Nippers Training Room, which will include a single-storey addition to the existing club building over an existing terrace fronting Carrington Parade. In addition, the DA includes the construction of a Performance Strength and Wellbeing Room, which will include enclosing existing stair access to enable the expansion of the current gym area.
The development has to adhere to conditions, among them they must develop a Plan of Management, hours of operation must be 6am to 10pm, noise capped at no more than 5dB(A) above ambient background and new lighting is required along the access ramp and entry to the training room.
During the exhibition period, 65 submissions supported the development while 10 objected, with the main concern being view loss which was determined as low-to-moderate and “reasonable” by the Panel.
18 Victoria Parade, Manly – DA2025/1157
Cost of Work: $16,918,000
Determined: 1/07/2026
Determination Level: Land and Environment Court
Determination: Approved
The Land and Environment Court approved a six-storey residential flat building and basement car park. Council and the developer came to an agreement on the conditions of the development.
The site is within the Manly Town Centre and falls under the Low to Mid Rise Housing Policy and therefore can be 22m in height (which is about six-storeys). However, the development is at 23.5m. The LEC found this acceptable as the additional height isn’t for additional living space, but for lift-stair access on the rooftop.
Among the conditions agreed to, the developer will need to provide Council with financial contributions and also protect the heritage-listed Norfolk Island Pines on Victoria Parade.
71 Wood Street, Manly – DA2025/1886
Cost of Work: $7,586,431
Determined: 5/08/2026
Determination Level: Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel
Determination: Approved
The Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel unanimously approved the DA to demolish the existing building and construct a three-storey residential flat building with three four-bedroom units, a basement car park for six residential cars and landscaping which includes a pool.
The NBLPP required the lift overrun to be detailed on the approved plans and independently verified before and after construction due to height-concerns raised during the exhibition period. Another condition is that the landscaping plan has to be amended and planted in line with Long-nosed Bandicoot habitat and tree canopy (not just general landscaping).
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