CEO David Farmer has outlined in a four page letter to IPART that he supports a change in methodology for rate pegging. "Overall, the proposed changes are a step in the right direction towards allowing councils to adequately increase their income from rates to support the increases in costs to provide services to the community," Mr Farmer said. "The proposed changes to the … [Read more...] about CEO v Resident on due process
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IPART looks at new rate peg options
Councils should spend on “needs” rather than “wants” suggested a speaker at the IPART public meeting into rate pegging on Tuesday, July 18. It was a concept quickly applauded by others who agreed that Council prioritisation was an issue across the State. A three hour zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 18, held by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to discuss its … [Read more...] about IPART looks at new rate peg options
Planning panel says no to Brick Wharf Rd proposal
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
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
First moves on shopping centre for Warnervale
June 16 update: The SEARS has been issued. The State Government's planning department has received a request for SEARS for a Warnervale shopping centre. A SEARS sets out the issues the government wants covered by the applicant in their environmental impact statement about their proposed development. The proposal is then exhibited for public comment. That's when the … [Read more...] about First moves on shopping centre for Warnervale
