Understand the building approval process as it goes through Council. A free introductory Workshop on Council Planning being held by the Peninsula Residents Association at Everglades Country Club on August 27. Formed in 2021, the Peninsula Residents Association seeks to give a collective, non partisan community voice on matters concerning liveability and the environment on the … [Read more...] about Learn how to comment on development proposals
Local Planning Panel decisions
Second Seniors proposal for Bradys Gully Rd
A development application for a seniors housing complex at 40 Bradys Gully Rd, North Gosford, goes to the local planning panel for determination this Thursday, August 10. It is not to be confused with the adjoining property at 30 Bradys Gully Road, North Gosford which received approval for a 2-3 storey, 37-unit Senior Living Accommodation Development on 7 March 2019. That … [Read more...] about Second Seniors proposal for Bradys Gully Rd
Dog breeding decision on August 3
Residents and the organisation Animal Liberation are lining up to speak when a dog breeding facility development modification goes to the Local Planning Panel on August 3. The Planning Panel has agreed to allow speakers five minutes instead of the usual three but it refused a request for ten minutes for an organisation such as Animal Liberation to speak. The panel allows an … [Read more...] about Dog breeding decision on August 3
Court gives consent to amended plans
The Land and Environment Court has granted development consent to an amended development application for a site in Umina Beach. The consent allows for the partial demolition of the existing structures at 1 and 3 Alfred St, Umina Beach and the construction of a five storey mixed-use building containing shop top housing, commercial premises and basement parking. The existing … [Read more...] about Court gives consent to amended plans
Blackwall child care centre approved
An 81 place childcare centre at 3-5 Springwood Street, Blackwall, has been approved. The decision comes after the Land and Environment Court this week endorsed the paperwork from a conciliation conference held in June between the applicant and Council. The parties reached “an in-principle agreement regarding the granting of consent to the Applicant’s amended development … [Read more...] about Blackwall child care centre approved
