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
Developments
Munmorah’s big battery – and traffic impact on Koala Park
. 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
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
Whale Rock to be protected in steel works proposal
A steel fabrication business wants to set up shop in Somersby. The property, at 7 Ainslie Close, includes Whale Rock, an area registered as an Aboriginal Ceremony and Dreaming site. The business is seeking Council approval to erect a new industrial building with overall dimensions of 30m X 12m and a maximum height of 8.06m, including a mezzanine level in one corner. Access to … [Read more...] about Whale Rock to be protected in steel works proposal
Terrigal developer goes to Land and Environment Court
The quest continues for a sixth storey on a development currently being built in Church St, Terrigal. A Modification Application with the Land and Environment Court seeks approval for alterations and additions to the shop top housing development already approved on 5-7 Church St. The amendment to the approved plans seeks permission to allow for the construction of an … [Read more...] about Terrigal developer goes to Land and Environment Court
