Self-care seniors housing proposed

A new development application has been lodged with the Central Coast Council for self-care seniors housing in Rawson Rd, Woy Woy.

The $500,000 proposal is for a five-unit development and demolition of existing structures at 19 Rawson Rd.

"The proposal is permissible on the land due to its R2 residential zoning pursuant to both State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors of People with a Disability) 2004 and the ... Gosford LEP 2014," a statement of environmental effects submitted with the application said.

"In addition the development complies with all design, access, location and support service requirements of the SEPP Seniors Living as well as the specific development standards pertaining to self-care housing," the statement said.

The site has an area of 1223 square metres and is located on the southern side of Rawson Rd.

It is relatively flat and contains a single dwelling house and ancillary structures and has direct vehicle access to Rawson Rd, according to the statement.

"The surrounding residential development is characterised by an eclectic blend of one and two storey dwelling-houses, ranging from modest, post-war design to dwelling houses of a contemporary appearance and medium density development to the north."

It claimed the location was close to public transport, recreational reserves, retail facilities, medical centres and sporting grounds.

"It is considered that the proposal is located in a suitable location for the proposed seniors living development," the statement said.

The application is for the erection of five self-care seniors housing units, each with two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, dining and kitchen, a single car space and a small garden or private open space area with timber fencing around the perimeter.

"Each dwelling would have sufficient areas within the curtilage of their properties to include moveable garbage bins to be presented to either Rawson Rd for kerbside collection.

"The site would include vehicular access via a driveway from Rawson Rd... landscaping and rainwater tanks for water re-use.

"The development is to be designed in a residential style with a range of finishes and materials including face brick walls, and colourbond roofs to match the existing residential development within the residential zone.

"Detailed landscape plans have been prepared by Knight Mapleton and forms part of the plans submitted for the development application.

"The proposal would not result in any adverse environmental, amenity, social or economic impacts to the site and surrounding area.

"The proposal would allow the erection of a seniors living accommodation that is in high demand due to the ageing demographics of the area.

"The use of the land would not adversely impact on the surrounding properties and would allow the existing environment to be adequately protected whilst allowing suitable and appropriate development to proceed.

"Careful consideration has been given in the design of the senior living development to ensure that the amenity of the surrounding residents will not be compromised and that the works provide a high standard of development that would be compatible with the existing and likely future built environment."

The proposed development would require the removal of trees located within the centre and rear of the allotment.

"The proposal is consistent with the seniors living precinct that has been established in the residential zone and is commensurate with the character of the area.

"Given the proposal meets the objectives of the applicable planning instruments and the overarching strategic goals for the Central Coast Local Government Area, it is considered that the proposal is suitable for the site."

Website, 23 Nov 2016

Central Coast Council DA tracker, DA51060/2016