{"id":543551,"date":"2026-03-16T07:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/543551\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:04:20","slug":"block-of-land-in-avalon-beach-donated-to-council-elanora-country-club-to-get-a-new-indoor-golf-training-facility-and-more-in-this-weeks-development-application-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/543551\/","title":{"rendered":"Block of land in Avalon Beach donated to Council, Elanora Country Club to get a new indoor golf training facility and more in this week&#8217;s Development Application Round Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manly Observer\u00a0provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week.<\/p>\n<p>A<\/p>\n<p>27 Elizabeth Street, Avalon Beach (Lot 9 DP 773307) <\/p>\n<p>Submissions due: 17 March 2026<\/p>\n<p>This one is a bit different. An unnamed Pittwater resident gifted 27 Elizabeth Street, Avalon Beach to the Council at no cost (except for the legal costs incurred by the owner for the transfer).<\/p>\n<p>In May 2025, Council resolved to acquire the land for public open space and classify it as Community Land (land designated for public use, like a park or sports ground and cannot be sold).<\/p>\n<p>Council is accepting submissions in regard to classifying the land as Community Land. It is currently zoned as C4 Environmental Living, which still allows low-density residential homes.<\/p>\n<p>Go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/council\/news\/proposed-classification-public-land-27-elizabeth-street-avalon-beach\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72151 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"965\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DA-27-Elizabeth-Street-Avalon-Beach-Image-NB-Council.jpg\"  data- data-eio-rwidth=\"965\" data-eio-rheight=\"609\"\/>27 Elizabeth Street, Avalon Beach. Image: Northern Beaches Council\n<\/p>\n<p>B<\/p>\n<p>14 Elm Avenue, Belrose \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720258\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0227<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 11\/03\/2026 to 25\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $423,212<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house.<\/p>\n<p>C<\/p>\n<p>206 McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2717569\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0201<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 06\/03\/2026 to 20\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $1,800,000<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house, including a garage and a swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p>15 Peronne Avenue, Clontarf \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2714682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0164<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 02\/03\/2026 to 16\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $50,600<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house, including fencing.<\/p>\n<p>132 Anzac Avenue, Collaroy Plateau \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2721931\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0249<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 18\/03\/2026 to 01\/04\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $1,349,375<\/p>\n<p>Demolition works and construction of a house, including a detached garage and secondary dwelling on Lot 23 DP 11297.<\/p>\n<p>132 Anzac Avenue Collaroy Plateau \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2721909\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0248<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 18\/03\/2026 to 01\/04\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $1,043,120<\/p>\n<p>Demolition works and construction of a dwelling house on Lot 22 DP11297<\/p>\n<p>D<\/p>\n<p>37 Monash Parade, Dee Why \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720934\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0241<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 17\/03\/2026 to 31\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $1,508,547<\/p>\n<p>Construction of a house, including a swimming pool and studio.<\/p>\n<p>33 Tasman Street, Dee Why \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720316\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0231<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 16\/03\/2026 to 30\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $528,000<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house.<\/p>\n<p>2 Tor Road, Dee Why \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2717061\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0197<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 06\/03\/2026 to 20\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $1,870,430<\/p>\n<p>The DA seeks approval for the demolition of existing structures, land clearance, site preparation, the construction of a multi dwelling housing (three dwelling) complex, including a freestanding dwelling at the front of the site (Unit 1), and two attached dwellings at the rear of the site (Units 2 &amp; 3), associated landscaping, vehicular access driveways and strata subdivision.<\/p>\n<p>E<\/p>\n<p>154 \u2013 156 Elanora Road, Elanora Heights \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0234<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 16\/03\/2026 to 30\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $6,930,000<\/p>\n<p>Elanora Country Club (ECC) is proposing to build a new building on site to be used for indoor golf practice and teaching, and the storage of golf carts. The facilities provided in the new building are available only to members and guests of ECC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72150 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DA-154-156-Elanora-Road-Elanora-Heights-DA2026-0234-Image-djrd-architects.jpg\"  data- data-eio-rwidth=\"1920\" data-eio-rheight=\"1082\"\/>154 \u2013 156 Elanora Road, Elanora Heights \u2013 DA2026\/0234. Image: djrd architects\n<\/p>\n<p>The new building will be located adjacent to the existing golf \u2018pro-shop\u2019 and will be close to the existing Clubhouse building. It will be two levels with the top level connected to the pro-shop. The upper level will be used for golf practice and will include six golf hitting bays, two golf teaching bays, a flexible space to be used for gym\/stretching\/exercise activities, a room suitable for physiotherapy or other health\/wellness treatment, a sauna and ice bath room, shower, toilet and change rooms and a space to be used for people to meet and wait to utilise the facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The lower level of the new building will be used for the storage and charging of electric golf carts and provision of storage space and other facilities supporting the operation of the Club.<\/p>\n<p>The building will have a maximum height of 8.8 metres.<\/p>\n<p>F<\/p>\n<p>44A Iris Street, Frenchs Forest \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720464\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0232<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 16\/03\/2026 to 30\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $401,500<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house and construction of a carport.<\/p>\n<p>6\/19 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2715601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0179<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 09\/03\/2026 to 23\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $5,500<\/p>\n<p>Use of premises as a garden centre, including signage.<\/p>\n<p>8 Loch Street, Freshwater \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720689\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0236<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 17\/03\/2026 to 31\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $46,178<\/p>\n<p>Demolition of existing stone retaining wall and timber paling fence and replace with new retaining wall and timber paling fence.<\/p>\n<p>M<\/p>\n<p>16 Seebrees Street, Manly \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2719554\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0217<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 11\/03\/2026 to 25\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $220,000<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house.<\/p>\n<p>N<\/p>\n<p>18 Yallaroi Road, Narraweena \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2715657\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0181<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 02\/03\/2026 to 16\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $490,000<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool and carport.<\/p>\n<p>149 Crescent Road, Newport \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720779\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0238<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 16\/03\/2026 to 30\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $99,000<\/p>\n<p>Construction of a swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p>14 Herbert Avenue, Newport \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2719770\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0220<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 13\/03\/2026 to 27\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $30,800<\/p>\n<p>Demolition of a house.<\/p>\n<p>20 Winsome Avenue, North Balgowlah \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720640\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0235<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 16\/03\/2026 to 30\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $522,990<\/p>\n<p>Proposed alterations and upper-level addition to an existing house.<\/p>\n<p>17 Nareen Parade, North Narrabeen \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2721342\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0244<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 16\/03\/2026 to 30\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $891,000<\/p>\n<p>Demolition works and construction of a house.<\/p>\n<p>Q<\/p>\n<p>4 Greycliffe Street, Queenscliff \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2716215\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0189<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 06\/03\/2026 to 20\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $92,950<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house, including asecondary dwelling.<\/p>\n<p>S<\/p>\n<p>12 Baringa Avenue, Seaforth \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2717490\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0199<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 09\/03\/2026 to 23\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $1,683,000<\/p>\n<p>Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p>9 Gurney Crescent, Seaforth \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2718882\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0208<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 10\/03\/2026 to 24\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $3,411,064<\/p>\n<p>Demolition works and construction of a house, including a swimming pool.<\/p>\n<p>91 Seaforth Crescent, Seaforth \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720288\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0228<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 17\/03\/2026 to 31\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $3,395,000<\/p>\n<p>Demolition works, alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool, studio, boat shed and inclinator.<\/p>\n<p>W<\/p>\n<p>23A Lantana Avenue, Wheeler Heights \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au\/ePlanning\/live\/Public\/XC.Track\/SearchApplication.aspx?id=2720289\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DA2026\/0229<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition Period: 16\/03\/2026 to 30\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p>Cost of Work: $1,518,650<\/p>\n<p>Construction of a dual occupancy (attached) including Torrens Title Subdivision.<\/p>\n<p>Check out more development news on the Beaches:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/manlyobserver.com.au\/floodlights-proposed-for-curl-curl-ovals-in-push-to-expand-sporting-access\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Floodlights proposed for Curl Curl ovals in push to expand sporting access<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/manlyobserver.com.au\/senior-housing-ocean-street-narrabeen-apartments-dee-why-development-application-round-up\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Another senior housing development for Ocean St, Narrabeen, seven-storey apartments for Dee Why and more in this week\u2019s Development Application Round Up<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Manly Observer\u00a0provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. 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