Decision delayed on two-storey development

Gosford Council has deferred, for a second time, a decision on a six-unit two-storey development in Webb Rd, Booker Bay.

Now the council will investigate the impact of the development on the drainage of neighbouring properties, and to obtain legal advice should a claim be made over approving the development.

Cr Craig Doyle has also requested that council officers obtain a more detailed plan on the overshadowing of the development on neighbouring properties.

A neighbour to the proposed development raised issues at council's March 8 meeting regarding the "overshadowing" of the development on his solar hot water panel, along with issues regarding sewer back flushing and a present lack of water drainage on the site.

The resident said he welcomed the "responsible development of one storey houses in the area" and requested council refuse the development.

The proposal is to demolish the existing houses and structures on the sites and to construct a six-unit residential flat building which would include two buildings containing three units each, with 12 garage spaces.

In a report for the council meeting, Council's tree management officer also stated that two "over-mature" cheese trees in the backyard of the site would have to be removed for the proposed development, and that this was acceptable.

Cr Vicki Scott asked at the council meeting that the tree officer review these comments before a decision was made on the development.

Council had originally deferred making a decision on the development at its meeting of March 1 to inspect the site.

Council officers have recommended approval for the development.

Council agenda DH.22, March 8