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Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council

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  Council says the proposed redevelopment of the Oasis Caravan Park in Kanwal with 675 units is an overdevelopment of the site. It fears it will result in a net loss of affordable housing once the displacement of its current residents are taken into account. The caravan park is home to up to about 100 residents currently, all worried about their future. The residents met … [Read more...] about Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council

Elanora Hotel design amended

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  Amended plans were submitted to Council-under-administration for the redevelopment of the Elanora Hotel in East Gosford after feedback from the Regional Planning Panel. “The plans have been amended to improve the external appearance of the lower terrace area, and to provide a more active frontage to Adelaide Street, as requested,” an update on behalf of the applicant, … [Read more...] about Elanora Hotel design amended

Procedural fairness stops Avoca Beach Theatre decision

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Current plans for redeveloping Avoca Beach Theatre were not included in the agenda papers to the Local PLanning Panel until the day of the meeting. And was not clear if the public had seen those latest plans on the council website. And it appeared Council had not followed its own procedures for the site as outlined in its Central Coast Local Environment Plan (LEP). These … [Read more...] about Procedural fairness stops Avoca Beach Theatre decision

“Deemed refusals” – the new approval process

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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