Jensen Rd housing subdivision plans
A third separate development application for subdivision approval in the Wadalba South Urban Release Area along Jensen Rd has been lodged with Central Coast Council. If all three are approved…
Real Estate
Six-storey shop-top housing at The Entrance
A vacant, unkempt site on the corner of Coral St and Torrens Ave at The Entrance could be transformed into a gateway to the town centre from the west if…
Housing plan to future-proof Red Bus business
A residential estate on the bus depot land at Bateau Bay is a plan by The Entrance Red Bus Services Pty Ltd to future-proof its business. The bus company has…
Landmark 24-storey tower for Kooindah Waters
Mercure Kooindah Waters is investing almost $90M to build Wyong’s first high-rise hotel tower to attract tourism to the region at a world-class standard. Plans include alterations and additions to…
LEC approves mixed use development for Ettalong
A controversial mixed-use development proposed for 227-233 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach, has been approved by the Land and Environment Court subject to a variety of amendments. Senior Commissioner Susan…
More affordable housing at The Entrance
A $2M affordable housing project of eight townhouses will be built at 15 Warrigal St, The Entrance, pending approval by Central Coast Council. Council has to consider whether to allow…
“Significant” tree destined for the chop
A strong community campaign has failed to save a 60-year-old Norfolk Island Pine at Killarney Vale even though it’s on Central Coast Council’s Significant Tree Register. The Local Planning Panel…
Proposal to increase size of North Gosford boarding house
Residents have until September 9 to provide a submission on proposed modifications of a previously approved boarding house development at North Gosford, which will see room numbers increased from 18…
Plans revised for Wyong boarding house and shop
Plans for a boarding house and neighbourhood shop in Wyong have resurfaced with revisions to address numerous reasons Central Coast Council rejected the project in November 2021. NCS Ventures Pty…
New $2.9M childcare centre for Wadalba
Plans for a new childcare centre in Wadalba for 100 children are being considered by Central Coast Council. The proposal is to subdivide the 5,000sqm property at 225 Johns Rd…
Go-ahead for native bird aviary
A working farm at Wyong Creek will be expanded with farm stay accommodation and an aviary for native birds of prey. The farm stay will be for temporary, short-term paying…
Plans for housing over café and hair salon
An old weatherboard house with a shopfront at The Entrance North will be replaced with a new modern building consisting of a café, hairdressing salon and two residential units. Plans…
Change of plans for Wyong housing
Property owners at 9 Alison Rd, Wyong, have submitted new plans for townhouses. In November 2020 Central Coast Council approved demolition of the existing house, removal of vegetation and construction…
Two group homes for disabled to be built
Six disabled residents will find a permanent home with the construction of group homes to be managed by Ability Options. Each of the three-bedroom homes will have two bathrooms, therapy…
More units proposed for Woy Woy
Submissions will be accepted until September 2 on a proposal to build three two-storey units at 10 Edward St, Woy Woy. The development would comprise attached and semi-detached two-storey terraces…
Consent sought to vary standard at Blue Bay units
The property owner at 121 Ocean Pde, Blue Bay, wants to demolish a dilapidated building and replace it with five units but needs approval from Central Coast Council to vary…
Industrial development at Bushells Ridge and Tuggerah
A renewed proposal for 22 warehouse units in Tuggerah has been redesigned to consider flood impacts and to provide more efficient use of the site. Localised flooding occurs along the…
Four unit development proposed for Woy Woy
Residents have until August 26 to provide feedback on a proposal to erect four housing units at 24 Waratah Ave Woy Woy. A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with…
Plan to replace old flats with modern units
Three residential flats in an older-style building in Terrigal will be demolished to make way for a new modern block of units in a $1.9M rejuvenation. The flats at 40…
Council reviews plan for Woy Woy townhouses
A townhouse project in Woy Woy, previously rejected by both Central Coast Council and the Local Planning Panel, is again open for public comment following an official request by the…