Two dilapidated old homes in Wyong will be demolished to make way for 10 new townhouses over two to three levels.
Both houses at 34 and 36 Margaret St have been deemed dangerous and non-habitable because of their degradation.
The property at 34 had been locally heritage listed in 2013, but independent heritage assessments in 2018 and 2020 concluded there was little or no heritage significance because of its advanced state of disrepair, and Central Coast Council approved demolition in 2021.
This is a revised development application (DA) submitted by Kingdom Investments Corporation Pty Ltd, as the first was not supported by Council because of problems with the building façade, private open space, solar access, parking, fencing, stormwater and drainage.
The proposal is to build 10 townhouses over two to three levels and in two sections, north and south, separated by a central driveway.
The site will be partly excavated for the double garages underneath the northern townhouses which have living areas and outdoor courtyard at ground level and three bedrooms on the upper level.
Southern townhouses have a single garage at ground level as well as living areas opening to an outdoor courtyard, and three bedrooms on the first level.
The development application (3918/2022) can be viewed on Council’s website and public feedback will be accepted until Friday, March 10.
Sue Murray