Award recipient objects to nursing home
The man who received an Australia Day award from Central Coast Council for his work with the environment has written to the council opposing a proposal to build a nursing…
Real Estate
Council grants six non-complying DAs in three months
Central Coast Council has admitted it approved six development applications on and around the Peninsula between October and December that didn’t comply with development standards. On October 18, Council approved…
Warnervale Town Centre’s future in doubt
Recent activity on the land earmarked for the planned Warnervale Town Centre is in preparation for the construction of 130 homes by Hudson. Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, said…
Commercial building proposed for Golflinks Com’ Campus
An application to develop a commercial building and ancillary multilevel carpark at 1-10 Amy Cl, Wyong, valued at $6m, has been placed on exhibition by Central Coast Council. The DA…
First home buyers pounce on stamp duty concessions
The generous stamp duty concessions introduced by the NSW Government have been the subject of a motion by Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on…
Government architect sets the scene for Gosford CBD
The Central Coast Co-ordinator General, Ms Lee Shearer, and the Government Architect have launched an intensive four-week campaign, called Go Gosford, to give the community its say on the revitalisation…
Shearer says “Go Gosford!”
Central Coast Newspapers was granted an exclusive interview with Coordinator General Ms Lee Shearer on the occasion of the launch of NSW Planning’s Go Gosford campaign. Ms Shearer made it…
Council changes mind on planning submissions
Central Coast Council has changed its mind about allowing a lower number of submissions on planning applications to trigger them being placed before a council meeting. In December, the council…
Community housing project officially opened
A Government-sponsored community housing project has been officially opened in Woy Woy on February 22 by Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. Talia on Chambers was developed by in a…
Landowner disappointed at council intervention
The landowner of Woy Woy Bowling Club, Mr Tony Altavilla, has expressed his disappointment at Central Coast Council’s decision to intervene in the development assessment process for his proposed Seniors…
Woy Woy bowling club makes steps towards Ettalong
Woy Woy Bowling Club has decided to make steps towards amalgamating with Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club. Woy Woy Sporties general manager Mr Kevin Jenkins has written to members describing the…
Another non-complying application is lodged
Another development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council, arguing that it should not have to comply with planning guidelines. The proposal is for four new dwellings in Edwards…
31 light industrial units at Tuggerah Business Park approved
Approval has been given for the construction of multi-unit industrial buildings, associated car parking, signage and a strata subdivision at 12 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah. The approval is for the staged…
New dwelling approvals fell in 2017
Total new dwelling approvals in the Wyong (former shire) fell by 35 percent in the 12 months to December 2017, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. The…
Gosford CBD – certificate issued for 15-storey building
A construction certificate has been issued to allow commencement of work on the $34 million, JRPP-approved, 140 unit residential flat building, at 21 to 25 Mann St, Gosford. The project,…
Australian Reptile Park & former Old Sydney Town land for sale
[Please Note: This article relates to the land sale, NOT the businesses. The Reptile Park has a long-term lease on the land and is NOT affected by this sale] The…
Sporties proposal big enough for panel referral
The proposed redevelopment of the Sporties club in Woy Woy is one of only two Peninsula projects big enough to be referred to the Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel…
Hotel applies for $2 million renovations
A local hotel has applied for permission to undertake a $2 million renovation. The Empire Bay Tavern has applied to Central Coast Council for permission to undertake the refurbishment of…
Seniors’ housing proposal receives State Government approval
A seniors’ housing proposal in Kanwal has been given State Government approval by the Department of Planning and Environment. The proposal, consisting of 30 two storey, self-contained units, with a…
New child care facility proposed at Fountaindale
A proposal has been received by Central Coast Council to build a $1.4m child care facility at 98 to 112 Chittaway Rd, Fountaindale. According to reports submitted in support of…