E1 and E2 zonings must not be reviewed, particularly in light of recent development applications for over 50 dwellings at Killcare Heights and the significant conflict of interest a number councillors and the Gosford Council CEO, had in relation to this applicant.
In addition, the bonus lot provisions, which encourage the provision and maintenance of the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) lands must be retained under all circumstances to preserve the 30 years of work of previous councils. This is why people move to the Coast.
The logic for extension of the urban footprint is also wrong with the most recent NSW Government population growth figure having been revised downwards by at least 15 per cent. All Gosford Council urban development must occur as infill and higher densities in already developed areas, as opposed to the opening of greenfield developments.
I look forward to seeing councillors vote against these points in the proposed zoning review.
Letter, 21 Jul 2015
Doug Williamson,
Wamberal