Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week.
Determinations on large scale developments are at the bottom of the article.
A
30 Kentwell Road, Allambie Heights – DA2026/0175
Exhibition Period: 02/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Cost of Work: $341,018
Subdivision of one lot into two lots, including alterations and additions to an existing house.
4 Cabarita Road, Avalon Beach – DA2026/0139
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $90,310
Alterations and additions to a house, including a garage.
7 Coral Close, Avalon Beach – DA2026/0177
Exhibition Period: 05/03/2026 to 19/03/2026
Cost of Work: $138,540
Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.
8 John Street, Avalon Beach – DA2026/0160
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $935,000
Alterations and additions to a house, including a carport.
B
7 Paris Street, Balgowlah – DA2026/0140
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $0
Subdivision of one lot into two.
7 Abbott Street, Balgowlah Heights – DA2026/0178
Exhibition Period: 05/03/2026 to 19/03/2026
Cost of Work: $94,600
Demolition works and construction of a garage.
24 Scales Parade, Balgowlah Heights – DA2026/0144
Exhibition Period: 25/02/2026 to 11/03/2026
Cost of Work: $861,182
Alterations and additions to a house and detached cabana.
5 Jacquelene Close, Bayview – DA2026/0150
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $251,101
Alterations and additions to a house.
C
19 Beach Road, Collaroy – DA2026/0156
Exhibition Period: 02/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Cost of Work: $470,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
111 Anzac Avenue, Collaroy Plateau – DA2026/0136
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $1,303,500
Demolition works and construction of a house, including a swimming pool.
D
816 Pittwater Road, Dee Why – DA2026/0168
Exhibition Period: 04/03/2026 to 18/03/2026
Cost of Work: $27,060,000
The DA is to demolish the existing site structures (an AVIS car rental) and the construction of a shop-top housing development with 44 apartments, ground floor commercial space and four serviced apartments on the ground floor. There will be two levels of basement parking with 57 car spaces, including 8 disabled spaces.
On the ground floor there will be 304.2m² of commercial space with four serviced apartments behind the street facing commercial space.
The DA proposes for seven levels plus a communal roof terrace. The “podium” of the building, which is the part of the building built right up to the street edge, is proposed to be four storeys when local planning laws only allow for three storeys. However, the developer has pointed out the neighbouring development has a four-storey podium, so they’ve argued this is in keeping within design consistency.
E
4 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights – DA2026/0166
Exhibition Period: 02/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Cost of Work: $1,568,600
Demolition works, subdivision of one lot into two lots and construction of a house on each lot.
39 Sturdee Lane, Elvina Bay – DA2026/0158
Exhibition Period: 02/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Cost of Work: $627,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
M
38 Quinton Road, Manly – DA2026/0176
Exhibition Period: 04/03/2026 to 18/03/2026
Cost of Work: $91,000
Construction of a hard stand car parking space and associated landscaping.
30 Laurie Road, Manly Vale – DA2026/0165
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $44,000
Demolition works and construction of an existing deck and temporary retaining wall.
19 Bungan Street, Mona Vale – DA2026/0149
Exhibition Period: 02/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Cost of Work: $4,400
Extension of operation hours for existing pilates studio.
N
140 – 142 Ocean Street, Narrabeen – DA2026/0098
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $24,983,960
This DA seeks development consent for the consolidation of two lots into one, demolition of existing dwellings and structures, and the construction of a 4-storey senior housing development with 18 independent living units (three × two-bedroom, 15 × three-bedroom) with landscaping, drainage, car parking, and associated works. The two-level basement car parking will have space for 36 resident cars and four visitor spaces.
The site is zoned R3 Medium Density Residential, which has a building height limit of 8.5m. However, as the development is for senior housing, it’s allowed an extra 3.8m, bringing the maximum building height to 12.3m. While the living areas of the building fall within this height limit, the roof shape and decorative edging at the top exceed the height limit by 51cm.
49 Waratah Parade, Narraweena – DA2026/0171
Exhibition Period: 03/03/2026 to 17/03/2026
Cost of Work: $71,038
Alterations and additions to a house, including a secondary dwelling.
24 Wallumatta Road, Newport – DA2026/0167
Exhibition Period: 02/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Cost of Work: $372,075
Alterations and additions to a dwelling house.
82 Wallumatta Road, Newport – DA2026/0143
Exhibition Period: 26/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $141,590
Alterations and additions to a house.
6 Yachtview Avenue, Newport – DA2026/0153
Exhibition Period: 27/02/2026 to 13/03/2026
Cost of Work: $1,670,860
Demolition works and construction of a house.
389 Pittwater Road, North Manly – DA2026/0132
Exhibition Period: 24/02/2026 to 10/03/2026
Cost of Work: $793,705
Construction of a dwelling house.
36 Alleyne Avenue, North Narrabeen – DA2026/0169
Exhibition Period: 03/03/2026 to 17/03/2026
Cost of Work: $330,000
Alterations and additions to a house.
96 Garden Street, North Narrabeen – DA2026/0120
Exhibition Period: 25/02/2026 to 11/03/2026
Cost of Work: $3,850
Alterations and additions to an existing garage and use as a secondary dwelling.
P
14 Waratah Road, Palm Beach – DA2026/0161
Exhibition Period: Not yet determined at time of publication
Cost of Work: $2,443,986
Demolition works and construction of a house, including a spa.
S
10 Ellery Parade, Seaforth – DA2026/0145
Exhibition Period: 02/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Cost of Work: $85,910
Alterations and additions to a house.
W
12 Rayner Road, Whale Beach – DA2026/0134
Exhibition Period: 25/02/2026 to 11/03/2026
Cost of Work: $2,542,848
Alterations and additions to a house.
Determined
29 Ferguson Street, Forestville – DA2025/1133
Determination: Approved
Determination Level: Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel
Date determined: 18/02/2026
Cost of Work: $2,800,798
The Northern Beaches Planning Panel unanimously approved the construction of multi-dwelling housing for five dwellings over three storeys, each containing three bedrooms and internal access from each garage.
While 42 submissions were against the development, flagging concerns with the development being too large for the street, traffic, parking and construction noise, as the site is within Forestville town centre, the site and plan qualifies under the Low to Mid Rise Housing Policy.
The design was tweaked, including the front and back sections reduced to two storeys and setbacks were increased. Following these tweaks, Council recommended for the DA to be approved.
Ripples Little Manly, 0 Stuart Street, Manly – Mod2025/0517
Determination: Approved
Determination Level: Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel
Date determined: 18/02/2026
Cost of Work: $495,000
In 2021, Council issued Ripples Little Manly with a DA for alterations to the café which included a condition (Condition 53) that prohibits the sale of alcohol (the café operates as a BYO which it is permitted to do). The modification application is to revoke Condition 53 and allow for the sale and service of alcohol at the cafe.
The Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel unanimously agreed to approve the modification application with conditions.
The sale of alcohol is on a 12-month temporary permit – an extension would need Council’s approval two months prior to the temporary permit ending. No alcohol is allowed in the outdoor area after 10:30pm and alcohol sales must stop 30 minutes before closing.
In addition, a maximum of 32 seated patrons at all times, and all staff must complete Responsible Service of Alcohol training. Outdoor dining must close at 10pm and main doors must be closed after 10:30pm. For security and safety reasons, full CCTV coverage is required throughout the venue with 30 days of retained footage which police and regulators can access on request.
