DEE WHY TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Dee Why Town Centre Public Exhibition and Other Council Initiatives
Dee Why Urban Form Study Dee Why Town Centre Traffic Study
Plan 2000 (Draft Amendment No A) – Dee Why Town Centre
Avenue and 28 Oaks Avenue, Dee Why NSW 2099) Site B
Site A Other Council Initiatives
Dee Why is a major commercial and
residential area for the northern beaches
and as such Warringah Council has been
investigating development proposals for the
Dee Why Town Centre. A proposal prepared
by the Government Architect’s office was
previously adopted and the statutory process
to amend Warringah Local Environmental
Plan 2000 (WLEP) to implement the proposal
commenced. The amendment proposed
to WLEP (draft LEP Amendment No 19)
would have rezoned Council’s Howard/Oaks
Ave carpark and adjoining sites (collectively
known as Site A) and the land now known
as the Multiplex/Vumbaca Joint Venture site
(Site B). On 28 June 2007 Council resolved
to place draft LEP Amendment No 19 on
hold after the submission of new schemes by
the Joint Venture Group which proposed to
substantially vary the Government Architect’s
proposal.
Two schemes to rezone the Dee Why Town
Centre (Rezoning Proposals) are currently
before Council. One is proposed by the
Multiplex/Vumbaca Joint Venture in relation
to Site B and the other is proposed by
Council in relation to Site A. A further draft
Local Environmental Plan for the Dee Why
Town Centre known as Warringah Local
Environmental Plan 2000 (Draft Amendment
No A) – Dee Why Town Centre (draft LEP)
has now been prepared which, if made,
would give effect to the Rezoning Proposals.
An independent specialist has assessed the
Rezoning Proposals, including traffic flows,
public access, open space, community facilities
and overall urban design.
Dee Why Town Centre Urban Design Review
Development Application 2007/1249 (884-896 Pittwater Road, 7-17 Howard Avenue, 14-16 Oaks
Development Application 2007/1251 (30-44 Oaks Avenue and 31-35 Howard Avenue, Dee Why 2099)
The draft LEP, background reports to the draft
LEP and two development applications (DA
2007/1249 and DA 2007/1251) will be placed
on statutory public exhibition from Sunday
10 February 2008 to Friday 14 March 2008.
Various other documents are also being made
available for inspection. Further information is
provided below.
Dee Why Urban Form Study
An urban design consultant was engaged by
Council to undertake a Dee Why Urban Form
Study. This study, which is an assessment of
land in the Dee Why Town Centre as a whole,
investigates what the built form of Dee Why
may look like in the future and has been used
to provide a context for the assessment of the
Rezoning Proposals that has been undertaken
to date. It is considered appropriate to place
the study on public exhibition to better enable
the draft LEP to be understood.
Dee Why Town Centre Traffic Study
In conjunction with the Dee Why Urban
Form Study, a traffic consultant was engaged
by Council to prepare the Dee Why Town
Centre Traffic Study. The study assessed the
road network servicing the Town Centre as
well as its capacity to accommodate future
development proposals and associated traffic
management options. Input from the RTA and
STA in relation to future Pittwater Road bus
lanes and bus operations has influenced the
development of the traffic options proposed.
The report makes recommendations on
traffic, buses and parking. The key traffic
recommendation is the introduction of a one-
way, anti-clockwise traffic system in Howard
and Oaks Avenues in combination with a
The public Town Square facing Howard Avenue (provided by applicant)
Warringah Local Environmental
new road link between Howard and Oaks
Avenues (adjacent to St Kevins Church in Oaks
Avenue). It is considered appropriate to place
the study on public exhibition to better enable
the draft LEP to be understood.
Urban Design Review Report
To provide an independent review of both
the Dee Why Urban Form Study and the
Rezoning Proposals, a consultant was engaged
by Council to examine the proposed outcomes
for the Town Centre while also considering
Council’s obligations under the State
Government’s recently released City of Cities
Sydney Metropolitan Strategy and draft North
East Subregional Strategy. This Urban Design
Review Report concluded that the Rezoning
Proposals and the Urban Form Study were,
subject to some changes, acceptable. Council
is now engaged in the statutory process of
assessing the Rezoning Proposals. This process
includes the seeking of the public’s view of
the proposals. It is considered appropriate to
place the report on public exhibition to better
enable the draft LEP to be understood.
Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2000
(Draft Amendment No A) – Dee Why
Town Centre
General
At its meeting on 13 November 2007, Council
resolved to prepare the draft LEP. If made, the
draft LEP would give effect to the Rezoning
Proposals. The decision to prepare the draft
LEP was made following consideration of
the reports outlined above and the Rezoning
Proposals. This decision is also a response
to the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy and
draft North East Subregional Strategy that
Multiplex/Vumbaca Joint Venture’s proposed Public Town Square facing
Howard Avenue (provided by applicant-indicative sketch only)
designate Dee Why as a “Major Centre”. The
draft LEP proposes the rezoning of Site A and
Site B through the creation of a new locality
E21- Dee Why Town Centre. The draft LEP
is on public exhibition for the purpose of the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979 (EP&A Act).
Voluntary Planning Agreement
In conjunction with the above draft LEP and
Development Application 2007/1249, the
private developer has approached Council in
relation to entering into a Voluntary Planning
Agreement (VPA) with Council in accordance
with Section 93F of the EP&A Act. The offer
currently being discussed is likely to include
the provision and ongoing management of
the proposed Town Square, provision of a
bus setback area in Pittwater Road and a
north-south pedestrian connection. Monetary
contributions have also been included for the
construction of a new link road adjacent to St
Kevins Church. Public notice of the VPA will
be given as soon as possible.
Development Application 2007/1249
for proposed mixed use development
comprising residential, retail and
commercial uses at “Site B”
Lot 1/3 DP 307937, Lot A DP 416469,
Lot 1 DP 504212, Lot 10/11 DP 231418,
Lot A DP 339410, Lot 7 DP 8172, Lot 1
DP209503, Lot 1/2/3 DP 212382, Lot A/B
DP 371110, No 884-896 Pittwater Road,
7-17 Howard Avenue, 14-16 Oaks Avenue
and 28 Oaks Avenue, Dee Why
Council has received a development
application for Site B (see above description).
 Multiplex/Vumbaca Joint Venture proposal viewed from Pittwater
Road, looking south (provided by applicant-indicative sketch only)

The applicant is Multiplex Dee Why Pty Ltd. Other Council Initiatives
Warringah Council is the consent authority. The draft LEP and the development
The development application is a staged applications do not apply to these initiatives.
development application seeking approval The display of these initiatives is not an
for Stage One of a mixed use development exhibition for the purpose of the EP&A Act.
comprising residential, retail and commercial
uses. The proposed development includes Walter Gors Reserve
three to eight storey street front buildings It is currently envisaged that the existing small
to Oaks and Howard Avenues, a 10 to 12 neighbourhood park will be increased to over
half a hectare to create a distinctive image that Exhibition Workshops Electronic Submissions
storey street front building to Pittwater Road,
reflects the qualities of Dee Why as a place in Interested persons and parties can deewhytowncentre@warringah.nsw.
two tower buildings, one of 20/18 storeys
nature. A playground and village green are also register their interest to attend a gov.au
and one of 17/15 storeys, a public “Town
currently proposed. This proposal is still being workshop which will give more detailed
Square”, a north-south pedestrian connection
finalised though it is intended that a plan of presentations on the documents on Posted Hard-Copy Submissions
and five levels of car parking. The proposed
management will be publicly exhibited in due exhibition. Call Council on 9942 2654 General Manager
development is integrated development and
course. In the meantime, preliminary concept before 27 February 2008 to register Warringah Council
requires a temporary ‘dewatering’ licence
plans are being made available for inspection. your interest and you will be contacted Planning and Development Services
from the Water Administration Ministerial
by Council officers to confirm 725 Pittwater Road
Corporation (administered by the Department
Warringah Council Civic Centre Site workshop details. DEE WHY NSW 2099
of Water and Energy) under Part V of the
Council has prepared a concept study for the
Water Act 1912. The development application
Civic Centre Site at Pittwater Road, Dee Why Public Exhibition Submissions DAs Online
is on public exhibition for the purpose of the
that is available for inspection. Reflected in Any person may, between Sunday 10 www.warringah.nsw.gov.au
EP&A Act.
the study is a proposal to retain and upgrade February 2008 and Friday 14 March
the existing community uses (library and 2008, make written submissions Faxed Submissions
Development Application 2007/1251
civic buildings), amalgamate Council offices in relation to the draft LEP (and 9971 4522
for proposed mixed use development
(currently over two sites), and allow for background documents), Development Attention: Planning and Development
comprising residential, retail and
new development and infill uses such as new Application 2007/1249 and Services
commercial uses at “Site A”
Council offices, landscaping and residential Development Application 2007/1251
Lot 17/18/19/44/45/46/47 DP 8172, Lot 2
development. to Warringah Council. Submissions may For enquiries on the documents please
DP 526306, Lot 43 DP 341020, Lot A/B
also be made in relation to the Walter contact:
DP 350145, No 30-44 Oaks Avenue and
Exhibition Period Gors Reserve preliminary concept
31-35 Howard Avenue, Dee Why
The draft LEP (and background reports), plans and the Civic Centre Site concept Steven Findlay on 9942 2481 for all
Council has received a development application
Development Application 2007/1249 and study. enquires relating to the development
for Site A (see description of land above,
Development Application 2007/1251 and applications.
which includes the Council Howard/Oaks
documents accompanying the applications Submissions will be accepted up to and
Avenue carpark site). The applicant is Hassell
will be on public exhibition for the purpose of including 14 March 2008. Submissions Birgit Porter on 9942 2165 (Wednesday
Pty Ltd, who has been engaged by Council.
the EP&A Act between Sunday 10 February should clearly state what document or to Friday only) for all enquires relating
Warringah Council is the consent authority.
2008 and Friday 14 March 2008. The Walter development application it relates to eg to the draft LEP, Urban Form Study,
The development application is a staged
Gors Reserve preliminary concept plans and LEP Amendment, DA 2007/1249, DA Traffic Study and the Urban Design
development application seeking approval
the Civic Centre Site concept study are also 2007/1251. Submissions can be made Review.
for Stage One of a mixed-use development
available for inspection during this period. via Council’s website (DAs Online),
comprising residential, retail and commercial
All of these documents may be inspected at electronic mail, fax or post, as follows: Council’s Property & Commercial
uses. The proposed development includes
Warringah Council’s Principal Office at the Development Services on 9942 2358
three to six storey street front buildings, mid-
Civic Centre, Pittwater Road, Dee Why during for all enquiries regarding Council’s
block buildings up to 10 storeys and a tower
Council’s ordinary office hours (Mon-Fri Civic Centre site.
building of 12 storeys, a new public plaza, a
8.30am to 5pm). In addition, these documents
new public road link, basement carparking
may be inspected on Council’s website
and access. The proposed development
at www.warringah.nsw.gov.au and at the
is integrated development and requires a
following locations during opening hours:
temporary ‘dewatering’ licence from the
Dee Why Library, St David Avenue; Belrose
Water Administration Ministerial Corporation
Library, Glen Street; Warringah Mall Library;
(administered by the Department of Water
Forestville Library, Darley Street; Terrey Hills
and Energy) under Part V of the Water Act
Library, Booralie Road.
1912. The development application is on public
exhibition for the purpose of the EP&A Act.
A CD containing these documents is available
free of charge from Council’s Customer
Service Centre or by contacting Council on
9942 2111 (subject to availability).

Multiplex/Vumbaca Joint Venture proposal viewed from Pittwater

Road, looking north (provided by applicant-indicative sketch only)