Subdivision application is refused

An application to subdivide three lots into two lots at 58 to 62 Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay, has been refused by the Central Coast Council.

According to the letter of refusal from Central Coast Council chief Mr Rob Noble, the proposal did not comply with the objectives of a B1 Neighbourhood Centre.

"It undermines the probability that a range of small-scale retail business and community uses will be provided that serve the needs of people who live or work in the surrounding neighbourhood centre to serve local needs.

"It is likely to lead to the commitment to land for residential purposes that is required or best used in the neighbourhood centre to serve local needs."

Another grounds for the refusal of the subdivision by council was that there was no integrated plan for subdivision and development that "ensured that development is compatible with the desired future character of the zone.

"There is no integrated plan for subdivision and development that ensures that the Hardy's Bay local nodes and neighbourhood centre is recognised as a small-scale centre that provide a range of services and facilities commensurate with the local population catchment and that development is of a scale that is appropriate to meet local needs."

According to Mr Noble's letter outlining the council's reasons for refusing the proposal: "The proposal does not comply with and undermines the achievement of the desired character of the locality as required by Gosford DCP 2013 chapter 2.1 Character Statement for Hardys Bay."

The proposal attracted more than 40 objections from local residents and groups.

Website, 9 Jun 2016

DA49213-2016, Central Coast Council