A two-storey dual occupancy development at 23 Bangalow St, Ettalong Beach, has finally been approved by the Local Planning Panel on its third application.
The Panel first considered the proposed development at its meeting in August 2023 and resolved to refuse the application.
It also refused the application in a review a few months later.
But it has given the green light to the latest proposal after: the applicant reduced the floor space ratio; the applicant increased the front setback of ground level and first floor level to provide a setback consistent with adjacent properties; and a living area was removed from the first floor and replaced by a bedroom with decreases in width of the first floor balconies.
The latest proposal included privacy screens to the first floor covered rear deck to mitigate privacy impacts to adjoining properties and improved the streetscape presentation by modifications to the design and appearance of the building.
The footprint of the building was reduced which will increase the landscaped area and improve stormwater infiltration, the Central Coast Council report, the Panel said.
“The amended design is a terrace-style design that provides accessible street frontage for both dwellings with private courtyards at the rear with rear vehicle access,” the report said.
“This is consistent with the trend to similar terrace-style dual occupancies on the Peninsula and is an important variation to housing options.
“The amended front alignment of the development is consistent with the front building alignment of the adjacent developments.”
The report concluded the amended design and compliance with the relevant development controls meant it was consistent with the objectives of the zone other than the single storey garage located at the rear laneway.
“The amended proposal demonstrates best practice in the design of a dual occupancy that does not result in unreasonable environmental amenity impacts,” Council said.
Merilyn Vale