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.
331 Whale Beach Road, Palm Beach – DA2025/0218
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $5,129,309
The proposal is to construct a new home. The lower ground floor will include a rumpus, bedroom, bathroom, cellar and ‘wellness’ room which include a sauna and ice bath. The rumpus and bedroom will open out to a rear facing terrace and pool area. The ground floor, or main living level, will include an open-plan kitchen/living/dining space, butler’s pantry, laundry, powder room, study/office. This level will have access to a rear facing terrace and centrally located courtyard. The first floor will include three bedrooms including ensuite and WIR for the primary bedroom. The primary bedroom will have a small rear facing balcony. A bathroom will service Bedrooms 1 & 2. There will also be a single car garage, driveway crossing and new driveway, landscaping including a swimming pool and an internal lift.
30 Norma Road, Palm Beach – DA2025/0278
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $3,063,074
The application is for the construction of a new house. The works include demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new multi-level dwelling. On the garage/entry level there will be a double garage, storage, internal stair and lift access. On the first floor there will be an entrance porch, open plan kitchen/living/dining area, study, powder room, rear terrace and internal stair and lift access.
On the ground floor there will be a mast bedroom with ensuire and walk-in-robe, three other bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry, rear balconies and internal stair and lift access. On the lower ground floor there will be a rumpus room, bunk room, bathroom, alfresco area and internal stair access. External works include a swimming pool, access driveway, landscaping and stormwater infrastructure.
103 Ocean Street, Narrabeen – DA2025/0222
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $2,199,853
The development application seeks consent for demolition of the existing development and construction of a new dual occupancy. For both homes, on the ground floor level there will be an entry, lounge, laundry, bathroom, lift, open plan living, kitchen and dining and a terrace to the rear. On the first-floor level, there will be four bedrooms, three bathrooms and study. There will also be a 1.5 high front fence and new vehicle kerb crossing and driveway.
231 Alfred Street, Cromer – DA2025/0265
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $1,007,600
This application proposes the demolition of the existing home with the approved secondary dwelling to remain. Specifically, the works comprise: Lower Floor Plan: storage area which will also house the OSD and rainwater tanks and entry which leads to stairs to access the ground floor; Ground Floor: Open plan kitchen/dining/living area with access to decking and the swimming pool, study, mud/laundry and bathroom; First Floor: three bedrooms including an ensuite and walk-in-robe for bedroom one, media room and bathroom; Detached Studio/Gym: detached structure for a gym or studio use (studio will include a bathroom).
93 Parkes Road, Collaroy – DA2025/0251
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $998,800
The proposal seeks to construct a new two-storey dwelling over a basement garage, driveway and swimming pool. On the lower ground, there will be an entry, double garage, stair access to Ground Floor Level, storage and internal gym. On the ground level, there will be a lounge, dining, kitchen, pantry, laundry, internal access stairs, powder room, media/study, bedroom 1 with ensuite, front and rear patio, outdoor BBQ area. On the first floor, there will be five bedrooms including master with walk-in robe and ensuite, bathroom, stair access, pool room, rumpus room and front balcony. Externally, construction of a new concrete driveway connecting to the existing driveway, access stairs in the front yard, swimming pool and associated decking and front fence.
59 Condamine Street, Balgowlah Heights – DA2025/0209
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $987,800
The proposal is for alterations and additions to the existing dwelling. On the lower floor, the plan is to remove an existing external staircase, extend new double garage accessed from Ernest Street, create a new TV room and cellar in existing sub floor, create new bedroom 3 in the location of the existing garage and new bathroom and laundry within the existing subfloor and external stairs to the front yard and internal stairs to the upper level. The upper level will include a new entry from the southern courtyard space, extend new bedroom 1 to the east and new ensuite behind, extend bed 2 over lower floor, extend narrow balcony facing east from bed 1 and bed 2 and new deck to western elevation from dining room. Externally, there will be the removal of the existing concrete driveway to Condamine Street, creation of a new driveway to Ernest Street, construction of a new partially in ground swimming pool and spa, with covered alfresco dining, bbq, and bathroom and new boundary fencing on Ernest Street frontage to replace existing, and new pedestrian entry.
106 Victor Road, Narraweena – DA2025/0238
Exhibition Period: 25/03/2025 to 08/04/2025
Cost of Work: $893,200
The proposed development involves alterations and additions to an existing residential dwelling with additions proposed at Lower Ground and Ground Floor, whilst a new First Floor addition is also proposed. For the lower ground floor there would be alterations and additions to the existing garage to provide a three car garage and workshop, new garden storage located underneath the home and new entry, mudroom and internal access to the ground floor. On the ground floor there would be an addition to the existing living/kitchen/dining room extending to the north, a new balcony wrapping from the eastern façade to the northern façade, accessed from the living/kitchen/dining room, addition of new internal access, addition to the east to increase the size of the bathroom, laundry and extra living area, addition to bedroom 1 extending to the north and a new rear alfresco area accessed from the extra living room and bedroom 3. On the first floor there would be a primary bedroom and living area with an ensuite and walk-in-robe, office/study, storage, internal access and front and rear terrace. There would also be 33 solar panels.
25 – 29 Park Street, Mona Vale – DA2025/0107
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $869,000
The proposal is to upgrade and improve the existing Woolworths supermarket amenity by providing facilities for customers to pick up ordered products. This includes a new undercover grocery loading zone for customers in existing covered car parking area including additional line marking to assist in loading goods into customer vehicles, new Direct to Boot servicing hub within existing covered car parking area, new hoist access from existing retail above to new Direct to Boot servicing hub and new identification signage at the new Direct to Boot location.
31 Walworth Avenue, Newport – DA2025/0226
Exhibition Period: 25/03/2025 to 08/04/2025
Cost of Work: $832,700
The proposal is to alter the existing building to become a three-storey home with a new proposed upper floor addition, ground and first floor additions and new sheet metal roofs and a new pool to the rear yard. New internal works to the existing ground floor additions will include new bedrooms, a new study and new sitting area. External additions include a new rear pool and cabana, new garage roof and new concrete stairs from the garage. Upper floor additions are to include new front and rear decks, new bathroom, new WC and a new kitchen. A new upper floor is proposed to include a new master bedroom with ensuite and WIR. New roofs are proposed to the upper and ground floor areas encompassing the new additions.
15 Nicholson Street, North Manly – DA2025/0260
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $764,500
The proposal seeks approval for the alterations and additions to an existing home including a rear extension, modification of roof shape and structure and the construction of a pool at the rear.
Alterations to the existing ground floor level include four bedrooms, two bathrooms, internal laundry, kitchen, dining and living areas. Externally, there will be the demolition of the awning and external slab to rumpus/garage, construction of new pool at rear of dwelling and landscape works.
16 Hillcrest Avenue, Mona Vale – DA2025/0263
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $685,300
The proposed development is for alterations and additions to the existing two and three-storey dwelling house and construction of a new swimming pool. Specifically, the development includes: demolition of the existing pool, demolition of sections of the existing roof, demolition of sections of existing exterior and interior walls, demolition of the existing exterior staircase, new pool, new extensive landscaping works to both front and rear, new site fencing, minor extensions to the rear of the existing home, minor extensions to the existing third storey of the existing home, new internal refurbishment and layout changes and new windows and doors to existing home. The proposal also requires work to the footpath in front of the dwelling houses.
29A Anana Road, Elanora Heights – DA2025/0249
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $682,249
The proposal seeks consent for the following: demolition of existing roof and upper level ceiling structure and the construction of a new level containing two bedrooms, bathroom, living areas, balconies and flat roof section to the eastern roof area.
116 Nareen Parade, North Narrabeen – DA2025/0266
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $677,526
The application is for the demolition of the existing building formerly used and occupied by Narrabeen RSL Club including access pathways and lower level retaining walls. The demolition works are a precursor to a separate development application proposing the residential subdivision of land with all disturbed areas of the site stabilised and protected by way of erosion and sedimentation controls in the intervening period between demolition works and the implementation of the future subdivision consent.
5 Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0151
Exhibition Period: 25/03/2025 to 08/04/2025
Cost of Work: $522,500
The proposal is for the use and fit out of the northwestern ground floor tenancy of the approved building for the purposes of a centre-based child care facility with capacity for 69 children including 16 babies (0-2 years old), 19 toddlers (2-3 years old) and 34 children (3-6 year old) with provision of 602sqm of outdoor play space. Operating hours would be 7:30am to 6:00pm.
121 Rickard Road, North Narrabeen – DA2025/0153
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $473,000
The proposal is to construct a new double garage and crossover, new pedestrian entry from the street/garage, alterations and addition to the existing dwelling including lower ground floor fitout, new internal staircase (LGF to GF), reconfigured GF internals and minor rear extension, the replacement and extension of front decked balcony with altered roof over, and steps, retaining walls and associated landscaping.
22 Plateau Road, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0241
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $424,000
The application is for alterations and additions to the existing house. The works include the demolition of the existing carport and store. There will also be alterations and addition to the existing ground floor to provide a new double garage, formal entrance, pantry, bathroom and internal stairs to the proposed upper level. A construction of a new upper floor will include a study, bathroom, playroom, front terrace and internal stairs from the existing ground floor.
19 Wandearah Avenue, Avalon Beach – DA2025/0229
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $381,920
The proposal is for alterations and additions to the existing home. The works include demolition to the existing access stairs, partial removal of the room, partial removal of the deck and railing and removal of ground floor glazing. On the ground floor, the deck will be extended, extension of the roof over the dining room and deck and new access stairs. At the pool level, there will be a studio with a bathroom, a new pool, a new deck and new access stairs.
4 Bangalow Avenue, Mona Vale – DA2025/0247
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $185,000
The proposal seeks consent for a proposed secondary dwelling addition above an existing detached double garage. The proposed secondary dwelling replaces an approved studio (DA2021/2383). The design and scale of the proposed secondary dwelling is very similar to that of the approved studio.
The proposed additions and alterations are as follows: remove the existing roof from the garage for the proposed new secondary dwelling addition; remove portion of existing front gate and landscaping for new entry to secondary dwelling; small slab to the front entry towards proposed stairs; the secondary dwelling will consist of a bathroom, kitchen and an open plan bedroom, living and dining area; new external stair; new balcony to the front of the secondary dwelling to match the existing main dwelling and new tile gable roof to the addition.
47 Bushey Place, Dee Why – DA2025/0246
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $181,750
The proposal is for alterations and additions to the existing residence. Works include extending bedroom 1 over the balcony area and including an ensuite. The proposed rear building is of two levels, having a family room to the upper level and an exercise room, sauna, and shower room to the lower level. The upper-level family room will have a deck to its east side connected to the existing residence rear balcony. The lower-level rooms will be accessed from the rear yard, the upper level from the existing rear balcony.
42 Tatiara Crescent, North Narrabeen – DA2025/0254
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $163,900
The proposal is for a new semi in-ground/cantilevered concrete swimming pool, pergola roof over alfresco area and retaining walls.
2/6 College Street, Manly – DA2025/0202
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $155,760
The works involve alterations to provide new lift access to all three levels of an existing attached residence known as 2/6 College Street, Manly. The site is located on the grounds of St Patricks Estate in College St, Manly and known as ‘College Green’ a group of eight townhouses.
21A Condover Street, North Balgowlah – DA2025/0225
Exhibition Period: 25/03/2025 to 08/04/2025
Cost of Work: $121,000
The proposed development includes an extension of an existing pool by 2.7m in length. An existing deck will be extended to accompany the pool extension. A new glass pool fence will surround the pool. Native screen planting will be installed in garden beds around the pool to increase privacy between neighbours.
10 Ambrym Avenue, Frenchs Forest – DA2025/0252
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $93,940
The application is for alterations and additions to the current home which include converting the existing carport into a covered courtyard area, constructing a new decked area off the main porch and constructing a new carport.
11 Adrian Place, Balgowlah Heights – DA2025/0255
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $89,834
The proposed development involves the construction of a new flat roofed patio cover located at the rear/side of an existing two‐storey residential dwelling.
10B Wewak Place, Allambie Heights – DA2025/0277
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $75,938
The proposed development is for alterations and additions to a semi-detached dwelling. The works include the replacement of the garage door and a small addition at first floor level. On the ground level, removal of the existing garage door, and installation of new garage door. On the first floor there will be the demolition of front balcony off bedroom 4 and removal of the front wall and internal robe of bedroom 4 and extending bedroom 4 at front of dwelling (to cantilever over driveway and garage below) with new north facing window and built-in robe.
46 Surfers Parade, Freshwater – DA2025/0223
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $73,040
This proposal is for the demolition of the existing garage and construction of a new detached single car garage and a new pergola attached to the existing dwelling. A stair is proposed from the rear (north) of the garage to provide access to the yard and dwelling. A new driveway is to be provided to ensure a compliant gradient. A new pergola is proposed to the rear (southern) elevation of the existing dwelling.
31 Narrabeen Park Parade, Warriewood – DA2025/0253
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $30,000
The proposal is to remove an existing shed, widen the existing car port to fit two cars (side by side) and to construct a new gable roof over the existing car port.
10 Ashburner Street, Manly – DA2025/0214
Exhibition Period: 27/03/2025 to 10/04/2025
Cost of Work: $20,900
The application is for alterations and additions to the dwelling that is currently under construction at the site. The works include a hardstand parking space for one car and one mobility scooter, access driveway and crossover, increased height of existing front fence, new vehicular access gate, upper floor rear terrace, and landscaping.
64/42-46 Wattle Road, Brookvale – DA2025/0207
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $10,879
This development application proposes to subdivide existing common property on the first floor of the industrial business premise to create five additional car parking spaces. The proposed car parking spaces are located within an existing carpark; therefore, no associated engineering design for the creation of the parking spaces is required nor proposed. The subdivision is solely required for facilitate the creation of the car parking spaces on the land under separate ownership.
12/6 Jubilee Avenue, Warriewood – DA2025/0169
Exhibition Period: 26/03/2025 to 09/04/2025
Cost of Work: $9,900
The proposal is to use the existing unit as a vehicle repair station and vehicle body repair workshop, to service the local community. The Unit is currently used for the purpose of motor body repairs, and it is proposed to add to this mechanical repairs to motor vehicles. The development comprises a micro business and is to be operated by one person only. The business will be open to the public from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. It will be closed on weekends.
1661 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale – DA2025/0221
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $8,800
The proposal is for the strata subdivision of an existing dual occupancy (attached) with proposed lot 1 – 355sqm and proposed lot 2 – 325sqm.
(On Council’s website, it states this DA was determined on 19/03/2025 but no further information has been provided.)
599 Pittwater Road, Brookvale – DA2025/0268
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $550
The application seeks consent for the use of an existing coin-operated dog-washing module.
