Gosford CBD Heritage Strategy adopted
A new Gosford CBD Heritage Strategy, adopted by Central Coast Council at its meeting on December 9, will draw on the city’s industrial past and Aboriginal culture, using heritage interpretation,…
Real Estate
Amended planning proposal sought for Glenworth Valley tourism site
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures wants to change its zoning so that its existing horse riding school, which has been operating on the site since it was originally approved in 1969,…
Umina villa development approved
A three-villa development at 4 Clifford St, Umina Beach, has been finally given the go-ahead by Central Coast Council after several amendments and a site inspection. The development application (DA…
Stevens Construction wins three major building awards
Bonython Tower, the first of the numerous catalyst developments for Gosford’s revitalisation, has added another string to its bow, with the team responsible for its construction scooping the pool at…
Local Planning Panel confirmed “We have to make the best of a bad situation” Mayor
The State Government has confirmed a Local Planning Panel (LPP) will be up and running on the Central Coast early next year, with Mayor, Lisa Matthews, saying the move will…
Department of Planning criticised for lack of transparency
An Executive Member of the Community Environment Network (CEN) has criticised the State Government for not allowing enough time for community feedback on Development Applications (DAs) being assessed for approval…
New phase in building aged care extension
A new phase of works is set to begin at Umina’s Peninsula Village new 114-bed extension. Village chief Mr Shane Neaves said the structure of the building was complete and…
Revised plan for seven storey apartment building approved
A $19.8M seven storey apartment building in Albany St, Pt Frederick, has been given the final go ahead by Central Coast Council. Originally approved in 2017 for 45 residential units,…
Proposal for an over 50s lifestyle resort at Avoca raises concerns
A proposal for an over 50s lifestyle resort on the site of the former Bangaloe Stud at Avoca has rung alarm bells with the newly formed Kincumber and Picketts Valley…
Four-storey building housing 54 assisted living apartments approved
Central Coast Council has approved a new $19.5M fourstorey building housing 54 assisted living apartments at Erina’s Tarragal Glen Retirement Village, despite concerns raised by the adjacent medical practice. The…
Trust asks about use of endangered bushland money
Central Coast Council will be asked if the $225,000 developer contribution from the owner of the Hillview St nursing home in Woy Woy must be used on the site which…
Building sites faced sediment control blitz
Building sites on the Woy Woy Peninsula were targeted in a one-day blitz last month, to protect the waterways from run-off. The blitz aims to build on a month-long campaign…
Controversial Terrigal development rejected in December reluctantly approved
A controversial $10.7M six-storey development at Terrigal has been given the green light by Central Coast Council, almost 12 months after it was originally refused in December. The development, which…
West Gosford Shopping Centre to be completely revitalised
The West Gosford Shopping Centre is set to be completely revitalised, with a Development Application (DA) on public exhibition until October 31 outlining a $2.23M revamp of the site. Bought…
Plans for new Umina Mall ‘shovel-ready’
Umina Mall owner Laundy Exhibition is hoping work can start almost immediately to rebuild Umina Mall. Mr Craig Laundy said he had been told that Central Coast Council will again…
Five townhouses approved under delegation
The building of five townhouses at 19 – 21 Palm St Ettalong Beach has been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. Applicant Clarke Dowdle and Associates sought consent for…
Action on $440M Leagues Club redevelopment
Central Coast Leagues Club has unveiled plans for a $440M redevelopment and has applied to the NSW Department of Planning for approval as a State Significant Site. The club has…
Kibbleplex to be demolished as stage 1 of $345M development
The old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful…
Council approves ‘shop top’ plan not above shops
A so-called “shop top” development worth $4m has council approval to build at 58-62 Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay, despite a push by deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith at the October…
Ourimbah residents oppose ‘Town Centre’ plan
Ourimbah residents are shocked that their suburb has been earmarked for development as a potential town centre and their village atmosphere will be ruined if a Central Coast Council plan…