A two storey “co-living” development of 11 self-contained units is proposed for 65 Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy. The site is located across the road from a NSW Ambulance Station currently under construction and Woy Woy Hospital. The NSW Department of Planning describes co-living housing as a new type of housing, the development application states. It says that co-living … [Read more...] about Co-living plan for 65 Ocean Beach Rd
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What impact will wind turbines have on Coast, asks Council
The proposed Hunter Offshore Renewable Energy Area (HOREA) which is currently on public exhibition, does not reflect the potential impacts on the Central Coast, says a council staff report. Council staff are suggesting the Administrator asks the Commonwealth Government for: # an extension of the consultation period and for # information on potential impacts and … [Read more...] about What impact will wind turbines have on Coast, asks Council
Land valuation increased by 74 per cent on average
A 74 per cent increase in the NSW Valuer General's land valuations is the average across the Central Coast, according to Administrator Rik Hart. But that doesn’t mean your rates will rise by that amount. Rates overall will rise by an average of 3.8 per cent. What’s that mean for you? If your NSW Valuer General’s increase is less than 74 per cent, you can expect your … [Read more...] about Land valuation increased by 74 per cent on average
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
Applicant frustrated by assessment process
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
