A development that was first approved in 2004 failed to get its consent modified at the September meeting of the Local Planning Panel.
The panel agreed with the Council report that recommended refusal.
The issues related mainly to a lack of detail in the modified proposal.
The approved development for an area bound by 30-36 Toowoon Bay Rd, 17A-21 Kitchener Rd and 11 Centennial Ave, Long Jetty, comprises 217 units in seven buildings up to 10 storeys.
The original approval allowed for a pool and three levels of basement car parking.
The application sought to raise two basement parking levels and raise the building by 5m to accommodate above ground car parking.
It also wanted to modify the stormwater system.
The report noted that 118 unique public submissions were received during the notification period.
And that the application assessment was undertaken by an external, independent consultant, on behalf of Council.
The area has a 12 metre standard for height and this proposed a 304 per cent variation.
The site area is 12,026m2 with a zoning R3 Medium Density Residential.
Currently the site is home to a timber yard and three dwellings.
The development has an estimated value of $103M.
In its reasons for refusal, the panel stated that the application was not substantially the same development as the development for which consent was originally
granted and before that consent was modified.
granted and before that consent was modified.
“The amended architectural plans and accompanying documentation do not adequately detail the modifications suggested, meaning that insufficient detail is provided in relation to proposed changes to the building’s footprint, elevations, sections, floor space ratio, pedestrian access, landscaping and overshowing of neighbouring properties to enable a proper assessment of the impacts of the modified proposal,” the panel stated.
It said the application failed to provide an adequate description of the expected impacts of the modified development; failed to explain how the development addressed
the design quality principles and objectives in the Apartment Design Guide; did not provide adequate justification for the increase to building heights.
“The amended building height and large new podium structure are not compatible with the zone objectives nor the desired future character of the locality,” the panel said.
It said the application failed to provide an adequate description of the expected impacts of the modified development; failed to explain how the development addressed
the design quality principles and objectives in the Apartment Design Guide; did not provide adequate justification for the increase to building heights.
“The amended building height and large new podium structure are not compatible with the zone objectives nor the desired future character of the locality,” the panel said.
The site has a long history relating to this proposal since development consent was granted in September 2004 including approval in 2019 to stage the development.
The panel met at 2pm on Thursday, September 14, online. Go to Youtube to follow or see details here: https://centralcoast.infocouncil.biz/…/LPP_14092023_AGN…
