Revised plans for shop-top housing in Toukley
The owners of a vacant block at 139 Main Rd, Toukley, have drafted revised plans for shop-top housing, following refusal of a previous development application (DA) in February 2021. Both…
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New planning documents make applications easier
The consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and Central Coast Development Control Plan (CCDCP) will be implemented and effective from August 1, providing a consistent planning framework for the…
Modifications proposed to development on Creighton’s site
An application for modifications to a two-tower development previously approved for Creighton’s Funeral Parlour site in Gosford is under consideration by Central Coast Council, with submission invited until July 22….
Plans for townhouse projects on exhibition
Three townhouse projects – two at The Entrance and another at Warnervale – are now on public exhibition until July 4. Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council for…
Labor MPs give State Budget an “F”
Labor MPs on the Central Coast say the State Budget contains funding to complete several infrastructure projects in the region but gets an “F” for failing to substantially address the…
New co-work space opens in Gosford
The Foundry co-working space has opened its second office in the Gosford CBD, and after only a couple of weeks, clients are moving in. Mel Archer established her first co-working…
Warnervale site for 104-place childcare centre
Plans have been lodged with Central Coast Council for a childcare centre a 2 Wyreema Rd, Warnervale. It is intended the centre will operate on weekdays from 7am to 6pm…
Council asks for more detail on Old Sydney town redevelopment plan
The Bring Back Old Sydney Town group is hopeful of a satisfactory outcome for proposed redevelopment of the former OST site, with Central Coast Council asking World Cultural Tourism Village…
Amnesty for social housing tenants
People living in social housing on the Central Coast can contribute to providing a fairer rental system for those in need, with the NSW Government set to run its fourth…
Terrigal penthouse storey knocked back … again
Despite hearing from three speakers on behalf of the applicant, the Central Coast Local Planning Panel has upheld its refusal of a proposed modification on a development underway in Terrigal….
Rezoning plans for housing at Forresters Beach
A planning proposal for a residential subdivision in Forresters Beach is now open for public comment. Plans are to rezone the triangular site on the urban fringe between 137-145 Bakali…
Subdivision changes to Jilliby industrial project
Changes to the development of Warner Industrial Park have been approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Warner Industrial Park, at the corner of Sparks Rd and Hue…
New image to refresh real estate business
A longstanding Toukley real estate office, with years of experience and local real estate knowledge, has rebranded to a Harcourts franchise and officially opened its doors on May 7. Business…
Process for 73-75 Mann St will include public hearing
Central Coast Council has begun the process to reclassify 73-75 Mann St Gosford in the first step to selling the community owned land. Council wants to reclassify the land to…
More COSS land in West Gosford with Dell Rd decision
Very Fast Train’s loss is Coastal Open Space System’s gain.
Coast housing prices slow
In good news for prospective home owners on the Central Coast, the surge in house prices over the past 12 months is showing signs of slowing. Domain’s latest Quarterly House…
600 home development in Lake Munmorah goes on exhibition
A subdivision proposal for up to 600 homes along Chain Valley Bay Rd at Lake Munmorah is now on exhibition for community feedback. It’s a Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council…
Work to begin on first of three multi-storey towers on old Gosford school site
After several years in the planning, shovels will soon hit the ground to begin work on the long-awaited Central Coast Quarter development on the old Gosford Public School site at…
Lisarow land to be rezoned residential
Land near the shops at Lisarow is being rezoned for homes.
Gosford CBD pivotal to recovery says Business NSW
While Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the Federal Budget, Regional Director Paula Martin says it is now time to focus on the recovery of the region post-lockdowns. “This is…