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Planning panel says no to Brick Wharf Rd proposal

June 16, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The Local Planning Panel has rejected an application to build six units at 75 Brick Wharf Rd. The panel stated six reasons for refusing the application. They included overdevelopment, overshadowing, loss of privacy. “The Applicant’s clause 4.6 written request does not demonstrate that compliance with the clause 4.4(2A)(c) Floor Space Ratio development standards of the Gosford … [Read more...] about Planning panel says no to Brick Wharf Rd proposal

Resident explains the beauty of Brick Wharf Rd

June 9, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Panel questions shadow impacts : Woy Woy resident, Erin Kelly, addressed the Local Planning Panel on Thursday, June 8, outlining concerns about a proposed development at 75 Brick Wharf Rd. The three storey, six-unit proposal is non compliant with guidelines on density, setback and height limits. At first, Ms Kelly was denied access to address the panel because she was late … [Read more...] about Resident explains the beauty of Brick Wharf Rd

Applicant frustrated by assessment process

April 3, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The April 6 meeting of the Local Planning Panel could be interesting. It’s the second meeting in a row focussed on a proposal for a three storey unit complex at The Entrance. The March 9 meeting deferred the matter so council staff and the applicant could discuss the reasons why refusal was recommended. This week’s meeting sees the matter return to the panel with a council … [Read more...] about Applicant frustrated by assessment process

Munmorah’s big battery – and traffic impact on Koala Park

February 1, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

  .   Transport for NSW has outlined traffic issues arising from the proposed development of a big battery at Colongra. It was one of 13 submissions from NSW Government agencies, one submission from Central Coast Council and seven community submissions received during the public exhibition period late last year. Both Transport for NSW and Council wanted more traffic … [Read more...] about Munmorah’s big battery – and traffic impact on Koala Park

Terrigal sixth floor saga continues in court

January 25, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

  Lawyers acting for Council are calling for residents to speak in the Land and Environment court about development application 52083/2017/C. That’s the half built block of units at 5 - 7 Church Street, Terrigal. The applicants want to add a sixth storey to the building which has approval for five storeys only. The Local Environment Plan (LEP) allows for four storeys only. The … [Read more...] about Terrigal sixth floor saga continues in court

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