Application for three dwellings
An application has been lodged with the Central Coast Council to construct multi-unit housing in the form of three dwellings in Waratah St, Woy Woy.
The land currently contains a single house, several sheds and an in-ground swimming pool.
All existing structures will be demolished to accommodate the proposed three-unit multi-dwelling development on the northern side of Waratah Ave.
The land is about one kilometre from Deepwater Plaza and Woy Woy train station and is level.
The area now contains a mix of traditional bungalows with intermittent multi-dwelling housing developments "that have become more numerous in the last two decades as aging housing stock is replaced with medium density housing consistent with the zone objectives and desired future character", according to a statement of environmental effects submitted with the DA.
The development will be a combination of one and two-storey accommodation with a raft slab floor and brick veneer lower storey external walls and clad framing upper storey walls.
It is proposed that all units will have three bedrooms.
Unit one will also have a double garage and partially covered patio with the option of a fourth bedroom or upstairs living room with a folding wall and study nook.
The site is identified as subject to partial periodic flooding but all floor levels will be at or above those required by council.
In terms of the developments amenity and suitability, the statement of environmental effects said: "The proposed development reflects features typical of mid-20th century bungalows.
"The development displays a traditional street address and has living room windows facing the street.
"The development is surrounded by garden courtyards and has stepped visible facades and a pavilion style design that breaks up the external walls of the development.
"The gently pitched roofing and variety of external materials completes the level of compatibility with the desired character attributes.
"It is considered that the proposal achieves an acceptable level of compliance with the desired future character for the locality."
The developer has sought variations to the medium density DCP but has argued the development is consistent with the requirements of Gosford LEP 2014 and DCP 2013.
"The proposed multi- dwelling residential development is designed to achieve a high level of residential amenity and be sympathetic to the amenity of the site and area.
"The departures from the preferred design elements of the DCP do not result in a development that is unsatisfactory.
"Reasonable requests for variations to the DCP are provided and Council is requested to take these into account in determining this application.
"The applicant considers the proposal to be suitable for its proposed location having
regard to the constraints of the site."
Development application, 28 Jul 2016
50348/2016, Central Coast Council