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$10-Million Redevelopment and Housing Changes Proposed in Dee Why

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Three separate development applications propose significant changes to residential and commercial properties in Dee Why, including a major $10-million redevelopment.

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Major Redevelopment Planned for The Strand

A $10-million development application (DA2025/0718) has been submitted for 12 The Strand in Dee Why. The plan involves replacing the existing shop-top housing, formerly occupied by Dee Why Seafood and a convenience store, with a new four-storey building. 

The proposed design includes two retail spaces on the ground level, six residential units across three floors, 15 parking spaces, and a loading dock. The site was sold for $11.52 million and spans 765 square metres with a frontage of 16.76 metres.

Dee Why redevelopment
Photo Credit: DA2025/0718

Residential Rebuild Proposed for Little Street

At 1 Little Street, a development application (DA2025/0765) seeks approval for the demolition of a long-standing house and construction of a new dwelling. The property occupies a 391.9-square metre block and was last sold in 2010. The estimated cost of the works is $733,865. The block sits on elevated ground with potential for ocean views from a second level.

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Photo Credit: DA2025/0765

Change of Use and Pool Addition at Quirk Street

A development application (DA2025/0737) has been lodged for 25 Quirk Street aiming to convert the property from dual occupancy to a single dwelling and add a swimming pool. The site, covering 677 square metres, was sold in 2022. The estimated cost for this project is $78,430.

Dee Why development
Photo Credit: DA2025/0737

Background on Dee Why Sites

The three Dee Why properties reflect varied histories and past uses. The Strand site housed long-running retail tenancies and was identified as a rare beachfront redevelopment opportunity. Little Street features a property described as one of the first homes in its area, while Quirk Street includes a dual-home structure built in the early 1990s.

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NBC has not yet set exhibition periods for these applications. The projects will proceed through assessment processes before any approvals or community submissions can be made.

Published 1-July-2025

86-Room Boarding House Approved in Dee Why

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An 86-room boarding house complex has been approved in Dee Why after a seven-year planning process and community objections.

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86-room boarding house complex
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Seven-Year Battle Ends in Approval

A long-delayed development application for a boarding house in Dee Why has received approval, clearing the way for an 86-room complex to be built on three consolidated lots between Pittwater and May roads. The approval comes after a court ruling allowed modifications to a previously approved $11.5 million application.

From Rejection to Revision

The original proposal by Supertramp Pty Ltd, lodged in 2018, sought to build 122 rooms. NBC rejected the plan, citing concerns over excessive bulk and scale, deeming it inconsistent with the surrounding area of single-family homes and townhouses. 

In 2020, the NSW Land and Environment Court approved a revised version of the project with 80 rooms. A subsequent modification was later granted, allowing an additional six units and bringing the total to 86 rooms.

Dee Why development
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Project Scope and Developer Background

The complex will consist of five separate buildings ranging from two to four storeys, accommodating approximately 170 lodgers. Each room will include a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom, and lived-in manager units will be included in each block. 

The site has already been cleared, and 39 parking spaces are planned along with common areas. Supertramp Pty Ltd, also responsible for the nearby Kallista apartment building, lists local developer Brett Sandvoss as a director.

Dee Why development application
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Community Concerns Remain

Residents have expressed ongoing concerns about traffic congestion, privacy, and noise. Locals noted the site’s position on May Road, a popular shortcut between Pittwater and Warringah roads, as a pressure point for traffic flow. 

Submissions to NBC warned of increased parking difficulties and overshadowing of neighbouring homes. Some residents questioned the development’s suitability in a residential setting and the limited supporting infrastructure in the area.

Dee Why housing plans
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Public Commentary Online

Reactions online were divided. Some users saw the boarding house as a needed response to homelessness and housing affordability, especially for older Australians and people with disabilities. Others criticised the project’s design and location, calling it profit-driven and lacking in community benefit. Concerns about traffic and urban density were also commonly raised.

Next Steps

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With approvals finalised, construction is expected to proceed in line with court rulings. The developer has not publicly responded to recent inquiries.

Published 13-Apr-2025