Mangrove Mountain community’s campaign against a cattle feedlot proposal continued over the long weekend at the Harvest Festival with people being asked to sign a petition. Comments close on Tuesday, June 13 for the proposal. But it looks like hundreds of people have already sent in submissions with the council website showing more than 600 items on this one particular … [Read more...] about Last day for feedlot feedback
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Community leases up for renewal
Eleven community groups are in the process of getting their leases renewed on council-owned community land. The proposals are open for public comment until May 15. Two clubs are getting ten year leases. They are: # Berkeley Vale Rugby League & Sports Club based at 1 Berkeley Road, Glenning Valley and # Mangrove Mountain Sporting Association Inc at Bloodtree Oval, 156 … [Read more...] about Community leases up for renewal
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