NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL • SYDNEY • NSW
NORTHERN BEACHES TOWN PLANNING
The Northern Beaches presents some of Sydney’s most complex planning challenges, combining environmentally sensitive land, heritage conservation areas, coastal locations and established residential neighbourhoods.
Our Principal Planner spent more than five years working within Pittwater Council before the formation of Northern Beaches Council, providing firsthand knowledge of how applications are assessed and the planning issues that commonly influence approval outcomes.
Whether you’re planning a new home, renovation, dual occupancy, commercial development or heritage project, we provide clear advice and professionally prepared planning reports that help move projects through Council with confidence.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Complete DA preparation and planning support from initial advice through to Council lodgement.
Clear, comprehensive planning reports addressing the relevant controls and potential impacts of your development.
Strategic justification for variations to development standards, supported by detailed planning assessment.
Specialist heritage assessment and advice for heritage items and properties within Heritage Conservation Areas.
Practical planning assistance to address Council concerns and respond to Requests for Further Information.
DEVELOPING ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES
Development on the Northern Beaches is influenced by a combination of local planning controls, environmental constraints and neighbourhood character.
While the three former councils amalgamated in 2016, development applications are still assessed under the former Pittwater, Warringah or Manly Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans, depending on the location of the site. Understanding which planning framework applies—and how those controls interact with environmental and heritage constraints—is often critical to achieving a successful outcome.
Some of the issues we regularly consider include:
LOCAL EXPERIENCE. BEST RESULTS
Northern Beaches planning is unlike most Sydney councils. Development applications are still assessed under the former Pittwater, Warringah and Manly planning frameworks, making local knowledge particularly valuable.
Our Principal Planner spent more than five years working within Pittwater Council before the formation of Northern Beaches Council, providing firsthand insight into Council processes, planning controls and assessment expectations.
Extensive experience preparing Development Applications, Heritage Impact Statements and planning reports across the former Pittwater, Warringah and Manly Council areas.
HERITAGE PLANNING
SERVICING THE NORTHERN BEACHES LGA
We assist homeowners, architects, designers and developers throughout the Northern Beaches Council area, including:
LET’S BRING YOUR PROJECT TO LIFE
Whether you’re planning a home renovation, new dwelling, commercial development or another project on the Northern Beaches, we’re here to help you navigate the planning process with confidence.