Laneway sale recommended

Gosford Council officers have recommended approval for the purchase of part of an unnamed laneway by a Woy Woy resident.

The resident had asked council to apply to the Department of Lands for the closure and sale of the section of laneway which runs parallel to Blackwall Rd and Edwards St, Woy Woy, and back on to Lot 7 Bowden Rd, Woy Woy.

The resident stated that the reason for the closure was to buy the land and landscape the area in conjunction with the Margin development on Lots 1 to 7 and Lots 88 and 89.

Council is now considering approval for the lodgement of the road closure application with the Department of Lands.

The owners of Lot 45, a neighbouring property, have also stated to council they have no objection to the proposal, subject to at least a three metre access remaining available to their property.

If the application is successful, the land will be sold and council will receive the proceeds from the sale.

All costs attributed to the closure and sale would be at the applicant's expense.

Council agenda COR.16, August 23