One Central Coast Council staff member has 11 development applications (DAs) in the Land and Environment Court, it was revealed at a recent public hearing on planning issues. The staff member was one of two council employees who addressed the State Parliament’s inquiry into the NSW planning system’s ability to cope with the impacts of climate change on the environment and … [Read more...] about “Deemed refusals” – the new approval process
Change the world
The federal government is looking for young people to play a role in shaping government policy and programs. Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly invited young people from across Australia to apply to be part of the Government’s Youth Steering Committee. “Young people are uniquely placed to help shape practical solutions to the problems they are facing," Dr Aly said. “It’s an … [Read more...] about Change the world
April 23 meeting
Two major community issues dominate the agenda of the April 23 council meeting. First off, it's the draft operational plan and budget for the next financial year. It shows that Council plans to remove the remaining subsidy for the Juniors sports usage fees. Other fees go up by about six per cent. The second big issue is the community responses to the airport … [Read more...] about April 23 meeting
Have your say: Tuggerah cow paddock to 2000+ homes
A plan to allow more than 2000 homes in a new subdivision near Westfield Tuggerah is now open for public comment. The planning proposal, which was first raised at a Council-under-administration meeting in June 2022, would rezone land to allow a range of low to high density homes including townhouses, units, senior living. Council has since received two extensions from the State … [Read more...] about Have your say: Tuggerah cow paddock to 2000+ homes
Woy Woy added to high density housing targets
The State Government announced on Friday, April 12, that Woy Woy had been added to Wyong, Tuggerah and Gosford as areas near train lines that will be targetted for increased housing density. This comes despite a letter from Council-under-administration CEO David Farmer asking that the Central Coast not to be included in the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) reform. The … [Read more...] about Woy Woy added to high density housing targets
