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
Local Planning Panel decisions
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
Ettalong height restrictions under review
A rezoning proposal that would allow additional floor space and height to buildings along The Esplanade at Ettalong Beach between Memorial Ave and Picnic Parade is now open for public comment. Called a Planning Proposal, the rezoning for 43-46 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach proposes to: Change the building height from 11.5 metres to 17 metres (3 storeys to 5 … [Read more...] about Ettalong height restrictions under review
Boarding house is approved
A 23 room boarding house proposed for 14 York Street, Point Frederick, has gained approval from the Local Planning Panel despite a previous refusal. The applicant sought a review of the previous decision and has come away with approval this time around. The Panel noted changes had been made to the proposal that addressed previous grounds of refusal. “While the proposal will … [Read more...] about Boarding house is approved
Paton St, Woy Woy, proposal approved on review
An application to build three units and retain an existing house at 95 Paton St, Woy Woy, has won approval from the Local Planning Panel on review. The Panel noted a number of changes had been made to the proposal since the previous refusal earlier this year, and, that since that date, the Central Coast Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2022 has come into effect. The LEP no longer … [Read more...] about Paton St, Woy Woy, proposal approved on review
