Mixed development is approved

A mixed-use development containing a commercial floor area and three residential units has been approved for a property in Sorrento Rd, Empire Bay.

An application for the proposal was received by Gosford Council on September 5 last year.

A report from council staff stated that the proposed development complied with the relevant development standard of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance (FSR) and did not unreasonably impact on the amenity of the adjoining residents in terms of loss of privacy, overshadowing and view loss.

It stated that the proposed development was consistent with the objectives of the zoning and principles of ecologically sustainable development, and achieves the desired character for the locality.

It stated that the areas of non-compliance relating to bulk and height requirements for minor business centres "do not warrant refusal of the application".

Council agenda ENV.73, July 4