Cromer Golf Club Plans $890,000 Clubhouse Works 

Cromer Golf Club is seeking approval for a $890,000 upgrade at 4/0 Cromer Road, with a development application outlining clubhouse changes focused on the pro shop, buggy storage, club repairs and a proposed simulator studio. 



Cromer Golf Club DA Centres on Clubhouse Works

Cromer Golf Club could see a series of clubhouse changes under a development application now under assessment for the site at 4/0 Cromer Road, Cromer.

The application, listed as DA2026/0506, proposes alterations and additions to the existing recreation facility. The works are largely focused on the clubhouse, with internal renovations and a small lower ground floor extension included in the plans.

The proposal has a listed cost of work of $890,000 and was submitted on 23 April 2026. The exhibition period ran from 7 May 2026 to 21 May 2026.

A key part of the application is a 15sqm extension to the lower ground floor. That additional area is intended to maximise the existing pro shop retail space.

Cromer Golf Club
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Pro Shop and Storage Areas Included in Cromer Plans

The proposal also includes a reconfiguration of internal areas next to the pro shop. These changes are intended to provide larger buggy storage, club repair areas and space for back-of-house activities.

To allow for the reworked layout, an internal stair would be moved to the main amenities. The application also proposes raising the roof over the existing physio room to accommodate a simulator studio.

The works are described as alterations and additions to a recreation facility, with the main details pointing to changes within the clubhouse and its service areas rather than broader works across the golf course.

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Photo Credit: DA2026/0506

Building Review Supports the Proposal

A building assessment referral response dated 27 May 2026 considered the application in relation to building certification and fire safety matters.

The review raised no concerns with the proposal and supported the application. No recommended building assessment conditions were listed.

The response also noted that some Building Code of Australia matters may need to be addressed at the Modified Construction Certificate stage. That means some compliance details may still be resolved later in the certification process.

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Application Remains Under Assessment

The Cromer Golf Club application remains under assessment. No related applications are listed for DA2026/0506.

The property has previously been the subject of several applications, including tree works, creek reinstatement and landscaping works, water tank and storage facility works, and earlier refurbishment and rejuvenation works.

If approved, the current proposal would add another set of changes to the Cromer Road site, with the latest plans focused on the clubhouse’s lower ground floor, pro shop area, support spaces and proposed simulator studio.



Rather than presenting a broad redevelopment of the golf course, the application outlines targeted works to existing clubhouse areas. Its main focus is on reorganising and expanding practical spaces used for retail, storage, repairs and indoor club facilities.

Published 28-May-2026

Pickleball Facility Proposed at Former Roche Site in Cromer

Plans have been lodged to convert a warehouse at the former Roche Pharmaceuticals site in Cromer into a $920,700 indoor pickleball and wellness facility.



Proposal Seeks to Transform Cromer Warehouse

A development application (DA2025/0961) has been submitted to repurpose part of the historic Roche site in Cromer into a new indoor pickleball facility. The project is proposed by Discover Sports Group and aims to deliver 12 pickleball courts, a wellness centre, and supporting amenities within a vacant warehouse on Inman Road.

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Historic Industrial Complex to House Recreation Facility

The proposed site is part of the Northern Beaches Business Park, which occupies the former Roche Pharmaceuticals complex. The facility manufactured medications from the early 1960s until operations ceased in 2007. The area currently accommodates various recreational businesses including a trampoline centre, indoor golf, and a swim school.

Plans Detail Courts, Treatment Centre, and Amenities

Planning documents outline that the arena would include 12 pickleball courts, a mezzanine café, a pro shop, and an ancillary wellness and recreation centre. The wellness facilities are expected to include features such as cold plunge pools, saunas, and a hyperbaric chamber.

The application estimates the total cost of works at $920,700. Proposed operating hours are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the pickleball facility and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the wellness centre.

Cromer pickleball arena
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Pickleball Growth on the Northern Beaches

Demand for pickleball has increased significantly in the Northern Beaches region, with approximately 100 new players registering each month. The Northern Beaches Pickleball Association is currently the largest in Australia, reporting around 1,600 members.

Other recent developments include new courts at Winnererremy Bay Park and a rooftop facility under construction at Pittwater RSL in Mona Vale. The sport, often described as a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, is played at several sites across the area and continues to gain traction nationwide.

Community Response Mixed

The proposed development has attracted public attention online. Some comments expressed enthusiasm for the increased access to courts, while others raised concerns about competing use of space, priorities for community facilities, and the sport’s longevity.

Application Now on Public Exhibition



The application, lodged on 21 July 2025 under DA2025/0961, is scheduled for public exhibition from 4 August to 18 August 2025. Council officer Charlotte Asbridge is overseeing the assessment process.

Published 28-July-2025