Changes approved for proposed childcare centre

An application to make changes to a proposed childcare centre and carpark at Booker Bay Rd has been approved by Central Coast Council.

The amendment was advertised from September 13 to 27 resulting in one submission.

The centre will be developed across two sites at 97 and 99 Booker Bay Rd, which currently contain two dwellings.

The sites are generally surrounded by residential dwellings, according to an assessment report by Council staff.

According to the report, "the applicant is seeking to modify the consent for Development Application 52280/2017 under Section 4.55(1A) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 by reconfiguration and minor extension of Play Area (3-5 years), reduction and minor reconfiguration of Outdoor Play Area (0-2 years), minor reconfiguration of other play areas, a modified entry path and minor reconfiguration of office, staff room, laundry and reception areas.

Council has also approved additional tree removal within the site and tree replacement that was not signed off in the original application.

"The modifications to the child care centre and car park layout are to achieve a better design, planning and safety outcome," the staff assessment report said.

"The proposed changes maintain approved setbacks, perimeter fencing, car parking numbers and the number of child spaces," it said.

According to the report, the proposal complied with all aspects of the Childcare Planning Guideline and Regulation.

"The proposed modifications will not result in adverse amenity impacts on the adjoining properties and the streetscape," the report said.

"The proposed development is substantially the same as the development that was originally granted consent."

SOURCE:

DA52280/2017, 18 Oct 2018

Gosford DA Tracker, Central Coast Council