Pearl Beach proposal would see 'removal of four trees'
Central Coast Council has received a development application for "alterations and additions and carport" at 13 Pearl Parade, Pearl Beach.
The application is being lodged by Living Green, pursuant to Section 4.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The application prepared by Cribb Architectural Drafting states that the proposal will require "removal and demolition of four trees within the subject property to accommodate the proposed works and ensure the safety and structural integrity of the additions."
The proposal is to construct two "additional bedrooms on the lower level, each with a private ensuite, addition of a covered outdoor living area located on the eastern side of the dwelling and enhancing the functionality and usability of the external living space."
It would also include "revision of the existing garage to align with the new layout and site design".
"The construction of a new carport situated on the north-eastern side of the property would provide sheltered off-street parking with associated landscaping works to integrate the new structures with the existing site, improve site accessibility, and enhance overall visual amenity".
The property has an area of 670.2 square metre and is zoned R2 Low Density Residential.
While the application insists that "all works have been designed to maintain compatibility with the existing dwelling, surrounding character, and applicable planning controls", it is requesting a variation to the planning control which restricts the construction of carports within the street setback.
The application states: "There are multiple existing precedents within the Pearl Beach locality where carports have been approved and constructed within the street setback.
"The proposed carport is of lightweight, open design and will be visually recessive."
"Locating the carport elsewhere would significantly compromise the usability and accessibility of the dwelling and driveway. The proposed siting offers the most functional and least obtrusive location for offstreet parking."
An arborist report lists four trees that would potentially be affected by the development
One is a mature bangalay which is located centrally, near the eastern property
boundary.
The tree would experience a calculated 15 per cent encroachment into its total tree protection zone, but may be protected and retained.
Another tree is a mature rough-barked apple which is located near the north eastern property boundary and is marked for removal as it is located directly within the new driveway.
Another two rough-barked apple trees in the back yard are described as dead and "very nearly dead" respectively.
Neither of these trees would be affected by any obvious aspects of the design and
both may be either retained or removed at the discretion of the owner, according to the arborist.
SOURCE:
DA Tracker, 15 Jun 2025
DA/674/2025, Central Coast Council