Five storey building would affect Umina's character

I would like to make your readers, particularly those who live in Umina, aware of a development application (52563/2017) that has been lodged with Central Coast Council.

It refers to a site on the corner of West St and Morris St that includes retail premises at 211 and 213 West St, Umina.

The development application proposes the demolition of these retail premises to allow for the construction of a five-storey building that will house ground-level retail and commercial floor space and basement car parking.

It will also accommodate 23 two-bedroom apartments above the retail space.

I encourage all residents of Umina to view the development application on the council website and lodge a submission.

This will be your only chance to have your say about the future character of Umina.

I know I don't want to be living next door to a five storey building with 23 apartments.

Submissions to council close on August 31.

Email, 11 Aug 2017

Margaret Illfeld, Umina