A planning proposal has been placed on exhibition in Ingleside, outlining plans for 536 new dwellings within the Wilga Wilson Precinct.
Background and Context
The proposal, submitted on 5 August 2025 by Mirvac Homes (NSW) Pty Ltd and Ingleside Wilga Developments Pty Ltd (Truslan), seeks to amend the Pittwater Local Environment Plan 2014. The application follows a pre-lodgement meeting held with council in December 2024. Public exhibition opened on 10 September 2025, with feedback initially closing on 24 September but later extended to 8 October 2025.
The rezoning request covers 28.8 hectares, of which Mirvac and Truslan hold 14.248 hectares. The land currently accommodates rural and horticultural uses, St Sava Church on Wilson Avenue, and seniors housing on the south-western edge.
Proposal Details
The proposal seeks to rezone land from RU2 Rural Landscape to R3 Medium Density Residential, along with allocations for open space and conservation. At full completion, the site is expected to provide 536 dwellings: 133 detached houses, 210 terraces and manor houses, and 193 apartments.
Supporting documents also outline amendments to minimum lot sizes, designation of the area as an Urban Release Area, biodiversity refinements, and specific density controls. A site-specific Development Control Plan is proposed to follow if a favourable Gateway Determination is received.
Mullet Creek runs through the site from west to east. Conservation zones are planned along this corridor for rehabilitation and biodiversity protection.
Social Infrastructure and Community Needs in Ingleside
A social infrastructure assessment prepared for the proposal projects a future population of around 1,274 residents. This includes approximately 213 children aged under 14, 208 aged 5–19, and about 70 aged under five.
The assessment concludes that existing schools in surrounding suburbs, such as Elanora Heights Public School and Narrabeen Sports High School, can accommodate the expected student population. Demand for childcare services is estimated at 23 long day care places, below the typical threshold for a standalone facility.
Health demand is projected to equal four additional hospital beds, which can be absorbed by nearby facilities such as Northern Beaches Hospital and Mona Vale Hospital. Emergency service capacity and bushfire risk management will require further consultation.
Community facilities are recommended through either a small on-site multipurpose space or contributions towards larger nearby facilities, such as the new Warriewood Community Centre.
Open Space and Recreation
Plans include one public park of 3,536 square metres, meeting the minimum size benchmark of 0.3 hectares. Recommendations suggest adding a play space, half court, outdoor fitness equipment, and trail connections. Given that 75 per cent of dwellings will be medium or high density, the report emphasises the need for accessible open space to offset limited private outdoor areas.
Previous Planning Attempts in Ingleside
Earlier proposals for Ingleside date back to 2010, when Mirvac sought a Site Compatibility Certificate for 850 seniors housing units. In 2016, a larger plan for 3,400 homes was abandoned due to bushfire evacuation concerns. A revised 2021 proposal for about 980 lots, including 420 within the Wilga Wilson Precinct, was also set aside in June 2022 due to ongoing bushfire risks.
The current plan reduces the scale of development but remains under review against environmental and hazard constraints.
Next Steps
Residents can review 22 documents published online and provide feedback until 8 October 2025. The application, listed as PEX2025/0001, will be assessed with consideration of submissions and statutory planning requirements.
Published 24-Sep-2025
