The owner of a commercial unit at 3 Watt St, Gosford, wants to convert the office space into a residence under a shop-top housing development application.
It is within a two-storey commercial building comprising three strata-titled units – two on the ground floor and the subject premises, Unit 3, on the first floor.
The proposed change of the existing space for the purpose of shop top housing is a basic fitout with internal alterations of the 185sqm unit but no structural changes and additions.
The existing floor plan will be rearranged, including the removal of internal walls, to achieve: a four-bedroom residence with master ensuite and walk-in wardrobe; combined dining room, study, reading area and lounge; kitchen and pantry; laundry; and bathroom including two showers and two WCs.
Access to Unit 3 is via an existing staircase from Watt St and the strata-titled unit benefits from access to four off-street carparking space behind the building.
