A new modern retail and residential development will grace the prominent entry corner of Kurrawyba Ave and Wilson Rd, which has traditionally been considered the main Barnhill Rd entry to the Terrigal village.
The development application is currently being considered by Central Coast Council to demolish the old-fashioned building and build four storeys with five commercial premises at ground level and 10 residential units above, over three levels.
The entire rooftop area will be communal open space with uninterrupted views towards the ocean and beach.
Basement parking will accommodate 19 car spaces with access only from Wilson Rd.
There will be lift access from the basement to all floors with the residential component being a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units.
The developer is asking Council to approve a variation in the maximum building height of 20.8m stipulated in the development control plan.
The proposal has a total 16m building height but parts of it, such as the lift overrun, stair access to the rooftop communal area and terrace parapet exceed the planning control.
The development application says that the variation approval is being sought on the basis that the encroachments are functional requirements of the building which cannot be reasonably accommodated within the prescribed building envelope.