The Local Planning Panel will decide this week if it will continue to meet online. Since its inception in 2020, all Central Coast Local Planning Panel meetings have been held remotely."Feedback from the Panel, Council staff, and applicants and others who have attended the remote meetings has been positive," says a report to be tabled at the December 8 meeting. The report … [Read more...] about Planning panel to decide online future
Local Planning Panel decisions
Dual occupancy pushes boundaries
The Local Planning Panel meets at 2pm December 8 and the agenda includes a dual occupancy request that pushes the boundaries. Council has recommended refusal of the request at 132 Paton Street Woy Woy as the development proposes a 242.6m2 variation - which equates to a variation of 30.3% to the standard of 750m2. The site area is 557m2. 27-31 Wyreema Rd, Warnervale A … [Read more...] about Dual occupancy pushes boundaries
Three peninsula developments knocked back
The Local Planning Panel has reaffirmed its previous refusal for a development application at 1 and 3 Alfred Street and 315 West Street, Umina Beach. The applicant wanted to construct commercial premises and shop top housing to a height of five storeys when the planning controls allow for four storeys. The panel stated that there was no compelling reason to justify the … [Read more...] about Three peninsula developments knocked back
Nareen Gardens redevelopment approved
A redevelopment of Uniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay was approved by the regional planning panel on November 30. The application for 180 new retirement and independent living apartments and a 160-place residential aged care home will include a village green, barbeque area, children’s playground and resident clubroom. The admin for Bateau Bay Community Collective facebook page … [Read more...] about Nareen Gardens redevelopment approved
Ettalong height restrictions under review
A rezoning proposal that would allow additional floor space and height to buildings along The Esplanade at Ettalong Beach between Memorial Ave and Picnic Parade is now open for public comment. Called a Planning Proposal, the rezoning for 43-46 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach proposes to: Change the building height from 11.5 metres to 17 metres (3 storeys to 5 … [Read more...] about Ettalong height restrictions under review
