Relief in sight for renters
Renters on the Central Coast could be in for some relief, with the State Government’s crucial rental reforms passing the NSW Parliament last week. The passage of the Rental Fairness…
Real Estate
Strong opposition to Lake Munmorah townhouses
More than 30 submissions objecting to six double-storey townhouses at Lake Munmorah say they are poorly designed, overcrowded, ugly, facing the wrong way and with minimal green areas or outdoor…
Planning panel knocks back Brick Wharf Rd development
The Local Planning Panel has rejected an application to build six units at 75 Brick Wharf Rd, despite a recommendation from Central Coast Council for approval. First lodged more than…
Landmark McDonald’s closing at twin servos and moving north
Two McDonald’s restaurants on either side of the Wyong M1 “twin servos” will close permanently next month and in early 2024 respectively due to an expired lease agreement. Ampol, which…
Animal Liberation joins opposition to feedlot proposal
With the closing date for submissions on a controversial feedlot proposal for Mangrove Mountain extended by a week to June 13, Animal Liberation added its voice to a swell of…
Mingara hotel gets the green light
Mingara Leisure Group has been given the go-ahead by Central Coast Council to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site. The 86-room hotel will be integrated with…
Disability housing at Woy Woy
The sod will be turned on June 19 for a new housing project for people living with disability at Woy Woy. The Specialist Disability Apartment (SDA) project being undertaken by…
Avoca Beach developments shameful
If you wish to build a five-storey apartment block in Avoca Beach, first buy a parcel of land on a hill and then remove the hill – shame! Alternatively, if…
Darkinjung and Landcom team-up for housing project
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) and Landcom have signed a Heads of Agreement to work in partnership to unlock a Lake Munmorah project that will deliver housing affordability, supply…
Affordable housing for 27 at group home
A house past its prime at 210 The Entrance Rd, opposite the Diggers club, is set to be demolished to make way for three separate group homes to accommodate 27…
Six townhouses planned for Greenacre Ave
UPDATE: This proposed development is not proceeding (Editor, July 2024) Up We Go Developments has submitted plans to Central Coast Council for six strata townhouses at 33 Greenacre Ave, Lake…
Dramatic contrast from old to new development
Lake House, a 1935 heritage-listed building, will present a dramatic contrast if plans are approved for a $102M development on adjacent land for 414 residential apartments and 11 retail spaces…
Land reclassification “last nail in coffin” of performing arts centre
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead with plans to reclassify the site of the former Gosford chambers to operational to pave the way for a vertical TAFE on the Mann…
First home buyers set to save
First home buyers on the Central Coast are set to save, with the NSW Government introducing legislation into NSW Parliament to deliver on its election commitment to create a simpler,…
Good news for Coast renters in new laws
A bill being introduced to NSW Parliament to provide cost of living relief and better protection to NSW renters will come as welcome news to Central Coast tenants. The legislation…
Planning panel knocks back affordable housing proposal
The Local Planning Panel has upheld a recommendation from Central Coast Council to refuse an application for a six-storey affordable housing development at 176 Gertrude St, Gosford. The proposed development…
Major operation to make Patonga homes safe
A row of houses at Patonga has been protected from the danger of falling rocks thanks to a State Government investment of about $1M to stabilise a steep slope and…
Strong opposition to proposed Mangrove Mountain cattle feed station
The Mangrove Mountain community came out in force last Friday at the historic community hall to discuss a proposed cattle feed station on a recently purchased property on the corner…
Podcast to highlight new rental system
Central Coast Council will continue commitment to provide affordable housing solutions with the launch of an educational podcast. The podcast will help people to understand alternatives to commercial property leases,…
Council adopts management plan for community land – but many are unhappy
Central Coast Council has adopted a new region-wide Plan of Management (POM) for community land despite criticisms and pleas from community activists and environmental groups for more time to consider…