Budget failed to invest in social housing – McBride
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says the Federal Government missed a “massive opportunity” by failing to invest in social housing in its 2021/22 Budget. The Budget was handed down…
Real Estate
Central Coast Quarter DA draws mixed reactions
Residents have until May 20 to lodge a submission on a proposal for the first stage of the major Central Coast Quarter development slated for the southern end of Mann…
Paul Street DA approved
Plans for a double-storey dual occupancy duplex on Paul Street, Umina Beach have been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. In the proposal, Kurmond Homes, on behalf of the…
Possible rezone for Gosford waterfront
A Gosford Waterfront Renewal Framework adopted by Central Coast Council is the first step in possibly rezoning the area to realise the many opportunities for locals and tourists alike. Administrator…
Have your say on rezoning of stadium site
The public now has a three-week window to have its say on a Central Coast Council proposal to reclassify and rezone land at the Central Coast Stadium on the waterfront…
Brewery and restaurant proposed for Halloran
Beerfarm, a company which already has a successful and environmentally sustainable brewery and paddock to plate style restaurant in Western Australia’s Margaret River region, is looking to set up a…
Car Parking Study and Implementation Plan adopted
Tuggerah and Wyong are two of the five priority areas for investment focus identified in the Central Coast Car Parking Study and Implementation Plan. The Plan was adopted by Central…
Amendment to Bangaloe Stud DA fails to pacify KPVCAG
Living Choice has lodged amended plans for its over 55s lifestyle residential project planned for the old Bangaloe Stud site at Kincumber, but residents say the developer still fails to…
Housing prices continue to soar
Housing prices across the Central Coast continue to soar as more Sydneysiders make the trek out of the city and up the coast to less busy pastures. According to data…
Rule change allows short-term rental owners to side-step local approval process
Changes to State Government laws on short-term rental accommodation (STRA) have seen a Wamberal homeowner withdraw an application from the Local Planning Panel meeting this week. The applicant wanted to…
Ettalong DA on public exhibition
A proposed three-unit housing development in Ettalong is up for public exhibition. The regular shaped allotment at 18 Warrah Street currently contains a single dwelling-house and ancillary structures on a…
Long Jetty development again recommended for refusal
Plans for an $11.5M function centre, commercial premises and tourist accommodation at Long Jetty will go to the Central Coast Local Planning Panel for the second time, following an application…
Airport broken lease cost less than $1.5M
Administrator Dick Persson has confirmed that the cost to Central Coast Council to break its Warnervale airport agreement with Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) was less than $1.5M. Persson had asked…
Leagues Club redevelopment masterplan moves to next stage
Central Coast Leagues Club’s $ 442M redevelopment masterplan has reached the next stage, with the Department of Planning issuing the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project. The Club…
$110M development proposal scaled back
An $110M residential project planned for 89 John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, has been scaled back in response to submissions received, with the number of units cut from 260 to 204…
Point Frederick boarding house DA draws objections
A DA for a 22-room boarding house at Point Frederick has attracted several objections. A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the DA says the $2.2M development would comprise…
Subdivision proposal for Mrs Wilson’s shop
A mixed-use development currently under construction at Woy Woy will be subdivided into three strata lots if a proposal to be considered by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel on…
Motel upgrade proposed
Hibiscus Lakeside Motel which overlooks Budgewoi Creek will be revamped to provide more units and conversion of one for disabled access. Central Coast Council gave development consent in October 2020,…
Residents object to renewed boarding house proposal
Owners of a former nursing home at 51 Peel St, Toukley, want to turn it into a boarding house for up to 84 residents. A development application was knocked back…
Revised proposal for Woy Woy housing development
Residents have until March 26 to make submissions on a revised proposal for a housing development on the corner of Farnell Rd and Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy. The developer has…