A DA has been lodged which seeks permission for the historic farm Greyleigh, on Long Brush Road, to be given temporary use approval for it to become an event venue.

The property already operates as an exclusive holiday rental, but has made no secret of its ambitions to host a variety of events in its extensive 34 ha (94 acre) grounds, looking north over the Jamberoo Valley and off to the coast.

Its $5 million renovation was reported in an earlier issue: New life for Greyleigh

The property is owned by Charlie Daoud, and the events side of things is to be managed by well known local identity, Erica Warren.

The DA seeks approval for the holding of a wide range of events, including weddings, indoor acoustic live music and dinner shows, day time markets, other corporate/community events, art exhibitions, educational (agricultural students) and farm animals day activities, wellness workshops and writing retreats.

The view across the Valley and beyond

The temporary use approval would be for a maximum of 52 days per year on the RU2 zoned land.

All uses are aimed at increasing tourism visitation to the area, and providing cultural and agricultural tourism experiences.

The events will be held in the existing, recently renovated barn and shed structure (known as The Gables) and surrounding grounds. Outdoor events may require the erection of temporary marquees or cabanas, market stalls, artworks and sculptures, and amenities.

Weddings would be capped at 150 guests, and be held either indoors or outdoors between 2-10pm.

The grounds at Greyleigh are a perfect setting for weddings

The application is for a maximum of 250 people to attend outdoors, with no simultaneously held events increasing the numbers.

Proposed hours of operation are 8-10pm Mon to Sat and 8-9pm on Sundays.

An existing carpark has capacity for 40 cars, and overflow parking for another 200 cars.

See Council’s DA Tracker and www.greyleigh.com.au for more information. Submissions on this DA close 23 February.