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
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Dual occupancy pushes boundaries
The Local Planning Panel meets at 2pm December 8 and the agenda includes a dual occupancy request that pushes the boundaries. Council has recommended refusal of the request at 132 Paton Street Woy Woy as the development proposes a 242.6m2 variation - which equates to a variation of 30.3% to the standard of 750m2. The site area is 557m2. 27-31 Wyreema Rd, Warnervale A … [Read more...] about Dual occupancy pushes boundaries
Three peninsula developments knocked back
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
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
Whale Rock to be protected in steel works proposal
A steel fabrication business wants to set up shop in Somersby. The property, at 7 Ainslie Close, includes Whale Rock, an area registered as an Aboriginal Ceremony and Dreaming site. The business is seeking Council approval to erect a new industrial building with overall dimensions of 30m X 12m and a maximum height of 8.06m, including a mezzanine level in one corner. Access to … [Read more...] about Whale Rock to be protected in steel works proposal