Munmorah Power Station did not require development consent when it was constructed in the 1960s but its land owners now need development approval to remediate contamination on the site. They expect the site will soon be declared significantly contaminated land under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997. A development proposal now on public exhibition outlines the “legacy” … [Read more...] about Plan to deal with contamination at Munmorah power station site
Public Exhibition
Speak up on six cities
As one of the SIx Cities, the Central Coast is part of the community that is being consulted on ...... how we want to be consulted. The Greater Cities Chief Commissioner, Geoff Roberts, says the Commission is planning Australia’s first global multi-city region. And part of that role involves coordinating and guiding the development of the six cities. The Commission’s role … [Read more...] about Speak up on six cities
Threats to river – have your say
The Hawkesbury-Nepean River Coastal Management Program (CMP) is being developed by six councils that border the tidal section of the Hawkesbury estuary. The councils include the Central Coast. But it is Hornsby Council that is leading a survey asking people to talk about threats and management priorities for the river. Go here to have your say: … [Read more...] about Threats to river – have your say
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
