A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

Transport issues for the Northern Beaches have dominated the news for some weeks now. I have put

forward the Council’s position in a number of columns and news stories. Putting forward a Council position is quite safe ground for me because the three previous Northern Beaches councils had identical views on the key transport issues.

Regular readers will have noted my emphasis on public transport solutions as the number one priority for dealing with commuter travel times. Well I have some good news. Council was briefed on the tunnel proposal this week by senior managers from Transport for NSW and they were very clear that their intention is for the proposed tunnel to provide dedicated bus lanes that can take the double decker BLine busses.

I encourage everyone to visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au and search “Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link” to see the details of the project including the fact sheet, concept plans and the artists impressions showcasing the use of buses in the tunnel.

Regular readers will also recall my expressed desire to avoid ‘Merger’ politics, but recent public statements about the BLine are impossible to ignore.

The BLine is a $500 million plus investment to provide the Northern Beaches a modern, new, regular reliable bus service. This initiative had the full and strong support from the previous Pittwater Council, along with the support of Warringah and Manly Councils and all the local State and Federal members.

The BLine will provide more frequent and reliable bus services for people travelling between the Northern Beaches and the Sydney CBD, allowing them to catch a bus every five minutes southbound in the morning peak and northbound in the afternoon peak; and every 10 minutes at other times of the day. All who know anything about transport agree that getting car drivers to change their behaviour involves providing a more attractive public transport alternative. Northern Beaches Council is fully committed to working with the NSW Government to make this work as well as possible.

Given all this, it is disappointing to see one of the leading ‘spear carriers’ against the Council merger now denigrating the BLine, claiming that it “stinks” as a public transport solution in a letter to the Manly Daily. The letter goes on to attack the local member, which is clearly the motivating factor behind this extraordinary and illogical attack on the biggest public transport investment ever made in the Northern Beaches.

Dick Persson AM dick.persson@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

@beachescouncil

WHAT'S ON?

TOM AND MEG KENEALLY AUTHOR TALKWed 5 Apr, 6 - 7.30pm Warringah Mall LibraryJoin Tom Keneally and his daughter Meg as they discuss their recent release, The Unmourned. The second novel in The Monsarrat Series, a murder mystery set in the historic Parramatta Female Factory.$5 Bookings at northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au and search Tom and Meg Keneally Enquires 9942 2449

FOREST CREATURES SPOTLIGHT TOURFri 7 April, 6.30 - 8.30pm South CreekJoin our team of wildlife experts for a night-time adventure walk through the Swamp Mahogany Forest along South Creek, and then out onto the Narrabeen trail.The group will be on the lookout for owls, gliders, possums, bats, frogs and much more.Free Bookings at 9942 2910

HAVE YOUR SAY

PITTWATER WATERWAY REVIEW STAGE 1 - DISCUSSION PAPER

Council is seeking comment on the Pittwater Waterway Review Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper seeks to inform and engage the community on the wide range of issues and challenges the waterway faces now and into the future.

Relevant documents can be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centres during business hours or via yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/WaterwayReview which also includes details of upcoming community engagement events including drop in sessions and pop up stalls.

Submissions at yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or in writing addressed to the General Manager, ‘Pittwater Waterway Review’ Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 882, Mona Vale NSW 1660.

Submissions close Sunday 14 May.

Enquiries call the Strategic Planning Team on 9970 1111.

WALK MANLY

We are preparing the 'Walk Manly' plan to improve pedestrian safety, convenience, connectivity and

accessibility routes across the Manly Wharf, Manly Beach and Manly Town Centre area.

We’re seeking feedback from local residents, workers and business owners in the study area, via our online survey at yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.

Survey closes Wednesday 19 April.

DRAFT AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY

At its meeting on Tuesday 28 March 2017, Council resolved to place a draft Affordable Housing Policy, Discussion Paper, Housing Needs Analysis and draft Action Plan on public exhibition.

View the draft documents online via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or at any Council Customer Service Centre.

Alternatively, attend our drop-in session:

Wed 5 Apr, 5 - 7pm Council’s Civic Centre Dee Why

Submissions close Sunday 30 April.

Contact Suzy Lawrence, Senior Strategic Planner on 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.

KIDS ON THE COASTMon 10 - Fri 21 Apr, 10am - 3pm Coastal Environment Centre, North Narrabeen Staying local over the school holidays has never looked so fun. Join one or more action-packed days planned with live native animals, survival skills and adventures galore. $60 per child (6 - 12 years)Bookings essential at pittwater.nsw.gov.au/cec or 1300 000 232

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COUNCIL NOTICES

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS (DCP)At its meeting on 28 March 2017, Council resolved to exhibit a proposed amendment to the:• Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan 2015• Warringah Development Control Plan 2015• Warringah Development Control Plan 2000 • Manly Development Control Plan 2013The proposed amendments introduce new controls that will standardise the exhibition, notification and advertising of all development applications lodged with Council.

In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and Regulation 2000, you are invited to have your say.

Enquiries: Daniel Milliken, Senior Planner, 9970 1118 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au Exhibition Closes: Sun 14 May

The amendments and associated documents may be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centres during business hours and at yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au and search for Development Application Service Integration. Details of community drop in sessions can also be found here.

Any person may make a submission during the exhibition period via the website or in writing addressed to the General Manager, marked ‘Northern Beaches DCP Amendments’ and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL 368, 374 & 376 PITTWATER ROAD NORTH MANLYCouncil is in receipt of Application No. DA2017/0097 for demolition works and construction of a childcare centre at Lot 3 DP 653642 and Lot 2 DP 653813 and Lot 1 DP 740129, 368, 374 & 376 Pittwater Road, North Manly.

The proposal does not constitute designated development. Sydney North Planning Panel is the consent authority. The applicant is Kids Club Pty Ltd.

Enquiries: Luke Perry, Senior Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au Exhibition period: Mon 3 - Thu 20 Apr

The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. or at Council's Dee Why Customer Service Centre during business hours.

Any person may make a written submission during the exhibition period addressed to the General Manager, marked with the application number and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why.

169 FOREST WAY BELROSECouncil is in receipt of Application No. DA2017/0237 for demolition of existing structures, excavation and site works, and construction of a residential aged care facility at Lot 8 DP 737255, 169 Forest Way, Belrose.

The proposal does not constitute designated development. Sydney North Planning Panel is the consent authority. The applicant is Japara Healthcare Limited.

The proposal is ‘Integrated Development’ under section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, a Controlled Activity Approval is required from the Department of Primary Industries (NSW Office of Water) under the Water Management Act 2000, and a Bush Fire Safety Authority is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Enquiries: Lashta Haidari, Senior Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au Exhibition period: Mon 3 Apr - Tue 2 May

The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. or at Council's Dee Why Customer Service Centre during business hours.

Any person may make a written submission during the exhibition period addressed to the General Manager, marked with the application number and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why.

932 PITTWATER ROAD DEE WHYCouncil is in receipt of Application No. DA2017/0244 for demolition works and redevelopment of part of an existing Registered Club (Dee Why RSL Club) at Lot 1 DP 706230, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why.

The proposal does not constitute designated development. Sydney North Planning Panel is the consent authority. The applicant is Dee Why RSL Club Ltd.

The proposal is ‘Integrated Development’ under section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, a licence to carry out temporary construction dewatering is required from the NSW Office of Water under the Water Management Act 2000.

Enquiries: Lashta Haidari, Senior Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au Exhibition period: Mon 3 Apr - Tue 2 May

The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. or at Council's Dee Why Customer Service Centre during business hours.

Any person may make a written submission during the exhibition period addressed to the General Manager, marked with the application number and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why.

26 ROGER STREET BROOKVALECouncil is in receipt of Application No. Mod2017/0058 for modification of development consent DA2015/1151 granted for construction of a shop top housing and mixed use development at Lot 8 Sec 3 DP 1521, 26 Roger Street, Brookvale.

The proposal does not constitute designated development. Northern Beaches Council is the consent authority. The applicant is Humel Architects Pty Ltd.

Enquiries: Luke Perry, Senior Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. Exhibition period: Mon 3 - Mon 20 Apr

The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. or at Council's Dee Why Customer Service Centre during business hours.

Any person may make a written submission during the exhibition period addressed to the General Manager, marked with the application number and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why.

22 MAGARRA PLACE SEAFORTHCouncil is in receipt of Application No. 361/2016 for Lot 10 in Deposited Plan 7532 known as 22 Magarra Place, Seaforth. Two (2) lot Torrens Title Subdivision.

The applicant is Mr F Brazete. The proposal is not designated development.

Enquiries: Ben Price Development Assessment Officer, 9976 1493 or records@manly.nsw.gov.au Exhibition period: Mon 3 Apr - Sun 21 May

The proposal is ‘Integrated Development’ under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997 for a Bushfire Safety Authority.

The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or at Council’s Manly Customer Service Centre and at Manly Library during business hours.

Any person may make a written submission during the exhibition period addressed to the General Manager, marked with the application number and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 1 Belgrave Street, Manly.

2 WEST PROMENADE MANLYCouncil is in receipt of amended plans and reports for Application No. 176/2016 Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 859455 known as 2 West Promenade, Manly.

Construction of a mixed-use development and alterations to the existing Auckland Garage building, comprising a registered club at ground level and residential accommodation above, basement carparking and associated landscaping.

The applicant is Robinson Urban Planning Pty Ltd. The proposal is not designated development. The Sydney North Joint Regional Planning Panel is the consent authority.

Enquiries: Claire Downie Development Assessment Planner, 9976 1598 or records@manly.nsw.gov.au Exhibition period: Mon 3 Apr - Fri 5 May

The proposal is ‘Integrated Development’ under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and requires concurrence from the NSW Office of water for dewatering.

The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. or a Council’s Manly Customer Service Centre and at Manly Library during business hours.

Any person may make a written submission during the exhibition period addressed to the General Manager, marked with the application number and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 1 Belgrave Street, Manly.