Three houses to be replaced by 11 flats

Gosford Council has approved the demolition of three existing houses in Woy Woy and construction of 11 residential flats in their place.

The council approved an application for 12 Park Rd and 209-211 Burge Rd, Woy Woy, at its meeting on June 8 despite strong objections from nearby residents.

There were eight public submissions received objecting to the development.

Council staff dismissed objections that the site was being overdeveloped reporting that the building was within the medium density zoning requirements even though units two and five were outside the building envelope.

Removal of vegetation was not found to be a relevant objection as the tree management officer had no objection to some removal of vegetation on the site.

The objection that public services were being overloaded was rejected by the staff report.

The report stated the developer would pay a contribution fee for open space and other contributions for infrastructure, while other services such as medical and rail were dismissed as not the responsibility of Council.

Council considered other issues such as the building envelope, character, parking, storm water run off and streetscape but found the design to be acceptable.

A facilitation session was held with objectors but was reported as being unsuccessful.

Nearby resident Shirley Drake spoke against the development at the council meeting on June 8.

She said she was angered by Council staff dismissing her objections.

"The entire length of my house will be overshadowed in June for two and a half to three hours everyday by this development," she said.

"Council has not addressed issues of height and light in the agenda.

"The DA does not comply.

"This is everything to do with developer maximising profit."

Alison Branley, Council Agenda DH 053, June 22