The Georges River Record

The local planning panel heard three development applications at its meeting on 2 April 2026, including a bid to use Unit 1 at 47-49 Planthurst Road, Carlton as a place of public worship.

Only the Carlton matter drew registered speakers. The panel heard representations before moving into a closed deliberative session to decide all three applications.

The other applications were DA2025/0451 for alterations and additions to a dwelling house at 58A Algernon Street, Oatley, and DA2025/0456 for restorative and rectification works to an existing car parking structure at 9 Stuart Crescent, Blakehurst.

During the public session a speaker addressed the Carlton proposal, noting the early 4.30 opening was due to morning prayers and that there are five prayer sessions a day.

The applicant representatives were given the chance to answer questions from the panel, but no questions were asked, and the chair thanked them for their time.

No votes were recorded in the public meeting.

The chair said the minutes of the entire meeting would be available on the council's website within a couple of working days, and thanked panel colleagues, council staff and members of the public.