Measures to speed up planning approvals may not be enough
Developers have welcomed a range of measures to help achieve the NSW Government’s commitment of 377,000 homes by mid-2029 under the National Housing Accord but say more needs to be…
Real Estate
House prices at Narara set to top $1M
Narara is expected to be the next suburb in NSW to see house prices exceed $1M. Latest projections from Ray White Real Estate look at the suburbs in Australia where…
Lake Munmorah a “supercharged” suburb
Lake Munmorah has made it onto a list of the top 50 “supercharged suburbs” around the nation where home sales volumes have been steadily increasing over more than four consecutive…
Lisarow subdivision for 14 homes
A proposal for a 14-lot residential subdivision is within an area of Lisarow where growth has been planned over the past 10 years. Developers are expecting to spend about $1.4M…
Building company facing insolvency
RetireAustralia says it is committed to completing the 42 independent living apartments at Tarragal Glen Retirement Village at Erina despite the building company entering into voluntary administration. Stevens Construction (NSW)…
Planning panel meeting deferred
A meeting of the Local Planning Panel in May was deferred for procedural fairness over plans for the redevelopment of Avoca Beach Theatre, with no date yet set for a…
A new look for the Old Pub – closed for renovations
The Woy Woy Hotel, affectionately known as the Old Pub, is set for a major facelift and will be closed from Wednesday, June19, for three-four months while renovations take place….
Concerns over Kanwal development
Member for Wyong David Harris has encouraged interested locals to submit their thoughts on a proposal to redevelop the Oasis Caravan Park at Kanwal to create 675 units in a…
Pacific Lakes completed at Canton Beach
Pacific Link Housing has finished its latest development, Pacific Lakes at Canton Beach. Completed in June, the two-storey complex comprises 14 units, offering a mix of social, affordable and market-rate…
New Tuggerah office for Master Builders Association
The Central Coast Division of the Master Builders Association of NSW celebrated the opening of their new office at 1/22 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah, on June 4. The event was celebrated…
Housing strategy goes to government for endorsement
Central Coast Council’s Local Housing Strategy will go to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for endorsement following its adoption at the May 28 Council meeting. It seeks…
Providing surety for land lease residents
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says amendments to the Residential (Land Lease) Communities Act, recently passed in the Legislative Assembly, will go a long way in protecting and enhancing the…
Medium density housing around rail stations not feasible, report finds
Achieving Transport Oriented Development (TOD) medium-density targets on the Central Coast is not feasible, says the NSW Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA). The oganisation has issued a report on the…
Workshop on how to submit a DA submission
Woy Woy Peninsula Residents Association (PRA) will host a workshop on June 13 about how to make a development application (DA) submission. The informative session aims to empower community members…
Upgrade for Ettalong Bowling Club
Ettalong Bowling Club in Springwood St will undergo alterations to improve club facilities and bowling greens. Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council seeking approval to demolish large internal…
Holiday rentals make up 10 per cent of housing supply
Holiday rental accommodation takes up as much as 10 per cent of housing on the Central Coast, according to a Local Housing Strategy (LHS), adopted by Administrator Rik Hart at…
Plan for sex shop at West Gosford
Gosford-based adult shop Love and Lust is looking to expand its business with a second retail outlet in West Gosford industrial estate. A proposal is before Central Coast Council to…
Strongest markets for home building
Warnervale/Wadalba is the only Central Coast area that qualified as a home building and population growth “hot spot” in the latest report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA). Craig Jennion,…
Work on Central Coast Quarter to recommence
Construction will recommence on the Central Coast Quarter (CCQ) development in Mann St, Gosford, in coming months following its recent acquisition by award-winning Sydney-based property company, Urban Property Group. The…
More adventure planned for youth camp
Twin zip lines and a free fall simulator are being planned for La Salle Youth Camp at Kincumber South. The development application for the additional adventure equipment has been met…