Summary given of support for rezoning
A Central Coast Council staff report about the proposed rezoning of 43-48 The Esplanade, Ettalong, gave a summary of three examples of unqualified support offered in public submissions.
Reasons for the support were that the rezoning would revitalise Ettalong Beach, the proposed building was well-designed, that the proposal would create new jobs and investment, and that the proposal would increase the supply of housing.
One other submission supported the proposal as long as the apartments were owner-occupied and not rental or "even worse" AirBnB.
Yet another agreed the proposal increased housing supply "but disagree that it will provide choice and more housing options".
The council response to most of these was "noted" except for the last one on which they commented: "The proposed development is expected to provide additional one, two and three-bedroom apartments within the Ettalong Beach local centre to cater to those wishing to downsize or live in a serviced centre close to the waterfront."
SOURCE:
Central Coast Council agenda 2.12, 28 Feb 2023