Development bonuses suggested

Executive directors of the Department of Planning have been asked to consider several bonus local environment plan provisions under the next stage of the Gosford Draft Local Environment Plan (DLEP).

The bonuses would include a trade-off in floor space or height for enhanced urban design outcomes or water and energy efficient buildings in Woy Woy.

Gosford Council suggested the "desired" bonuses, such as a development bonus of floor space or height of up to 15 per cent.

It means that council would have the option to "exchange" a higher height limit or larger floor space ratio.

A development with enhanced urban design outcomes could be allowed an extra 10 per cent increase, while water and energy efficient buildings could be allowed a five per cent increase.

Council agenda ENV.41, 6 May 2008