Kariong; Ettalong; Lake Munmorah; developments approved

1/ Ettalong to get five storey units

An amended application to build a five-storey shop top development at 273-275 Ocean View Road, Ettalong has been approved in the Land and Environment Court (LEC).

It will include two levels of basement car parking and 20 residential units above the shops after Council and the developer Baruhoy Investment Pty Ltd reached agreement at a conciliation conference in the LEC.

The final amended agreement was submitted to the Court on April 30 and the decision was signed on May 13.

Go here and scroll to the bottom to see the annexure of conditions.

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2/ Kariong to get Maccas and KFC

A second decision earlier in May gives the Parklands Kariong Development Pty Ltd permission for a 4-lot subdivision, and fast food outlets (McDonalds, KFC, GYG) at 5 The Avenue, Kariong.

Works will include external roads, tree removal, stormwater infrastructure and services, car parking and signage.

On both matters, the court was addressed by concerned residents, but both courts determined the matters submitted had been dealt with.

See that full decision and associated annexure of conditions here: https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/…/19689a68197e7901e3f76391

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3/ New subdivision at Lake Munmorah

A 288 lot land subdivision has been approved at 285, 287, 295, 305, 315 and 325 Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah after a decision by the Hunter Central Coast Planning Panel.

Central Coast Councillors Doug Eaton and Rachel Stanton were on the panel which made a unanimous decision after previously deferring a decision.

No councillors were on the panel while Council was under administration.

The subdivision will see five existing dwellings and associated outbuildings demolished to make way for

– 283 residential allotments;

– 2 drainage reserves;

– 2 conservation allotments;

– 1 public park; and

– Internal roads and associated inground infrastructure.

Residents in nearby streets had argued against their road being used for entry to the new estate, citing existing traffic issues with nearby shops and sports fields and the safety of their children and elderly residents.

Photo shows a car parked in a bus zone in the street.

“It was bought to our attention ….that the transport Department did not approve the potential entry /exit directly from the estate to the highway opposite Colongra Bay Rd,” a resident said.

“As Colongra Bay Rd is a known black spot with multiple accidents and fatalities why not fix this intersection with a set of traffic lights?

“This would solve the dangerous intersection of Colongra Bay Rd and the entry and exit to the estate all at once.”

The Panel noted that the proposal would involve upgrades to existing infrastructure set out in the local and state Voluntary Planning Agreements, and that the area is one planned for growth.

“A Construction Traffic Management Plan has been prepared and considered. The Panel has added a requirement for the applicant to explore opportunities with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for a temporary

construction access from the Pacific Highway,” the panel said.

In summary it said it was satisfied that the proposal was consistent with the broader strategic and policy framework and was an area identified for urban release.