Rezoning to proceed

Gosford Council has approved plans to rezone the old Ettalong Beach Memorial Club site, following its meeting of May 10.

Local resident Mark Ellis spoke against the application on the night, claiming that the Ettalong area was on its way to becoming a Gold Coast.

Mr Ellis also stated that although councils report had stated that no public submissions had offered any better suggestions, he didn't believe it should be up to the public to design the plans.

"These objections are real, but have been dismissed," Mr Ellis said.

He said that council should let the community have a say on the matter.

Cr Craig Doyle responded saying that in relation to height, the decision was out of council's hands.

Cr Doyle said that council had, on a previous matter, gone to court over height in Ettalong and the court had decided the height limit in the area could be nine stories.

Cr Peter Hale did not vote on the matter as the applicant, Multiplex, was involved with the development of Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, of which Cr Hale is the general manager.

Council agenda EP.34, May 3