Flats approved with new plan

Gosford Council has unanimously resolved to support the development application of a seven unit residential flat at 124 and 126 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong.

The application was initially refused by Council in August last year, for a total of 11 reasons.

These included the non-compliance of the two storey building proposal with the maximum building envelope standard, the inconsistency with several of the desired future character objectives for the area, permanent privacy screens to the first floor deck areas contributed to building bulk and the design and amenity of internal private open space areas were compromised in terms of solar access and privacy.

The applicant resubmitted amended plans which included modifications, addressing all 11 of the reasons for refusal.

The applicant's modifications included the reduction in the number of unit from eight to seven, original units three and four were reconfigured and garage locations adjusted, landscaping plans were amended and visitor parking in the front setback was deleted to improve streetscape amenity.

Cr Craig Doyle spoke on the issue at Council's ordinary meeting of Tuesday, July 5, and said the initial application had a number of problems but the applicant went away and addressed the issues and "it's a pleasure to be able to move this application".

Council agenda ENV.44, 5 Jul 2011