Understand the building approval process as it goes through Council. A free introductory Workshop on Council Planning being held by the Peninsula Residents Association at Everglades Country Club on August 27. Formed in 2021, the Peninsula Residents Association seeks to give a collective, non partisan community voice on matters concerning liveability and the environment on the … [Read more...] about Learn how to comment on development proposals
Developments
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
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
Munmorah’s big battery – and traffic impact on Koala Park
. Transport for NSW has outlined traffic issues arising from the proposed development of a big battery at Colongra. It was one of 13 submissions from NSW Government agencies, one submission from Central Coast Council and seven community submissions received during the public exhibition period late last year. Both Transport for NSW and Council wanted more traffic … [Read more...] about Munmorah’s big battery – and traffic impact on Koala Park
