Flats proposed for West St

A development application has been lodged with the Central Coast council for the construction of a two-storey residential flat building on the corner of West St and Morris St, Umina.

The development is for four units, including seven off-street parking spaces, on vacant land that has a total area of 748 square metres.

The DA proposes one two-bedroom unit and three three-bedroom units and values the work at $750,000.

The site is zoned R1 for general residential use under the Gosford Local Environment Plan 2014.

The subject site is on a corner which restricts the ability to provide a proper presentation to the street as well as respecting the amenity of adjoining residents, according to a statement of environmental effects submitted with the DA.

"To the north of the subject site is a residential development that is located quite close to the common boundary," the statement said.

"The location of the proposed development also close to the boundary should not adversely impact upon the amenity of either residents," it said.

The statement concluded that the development mostly complied with both the Gosford LEP 2014 and the Development Control Plan and any non-compliance was justifiable.

"The proposal is likely to positively contribute to the future building form of the neighbourhood, whilst at the same time, is not likely to adversely impact upon the amenity of residents in the general area of the site.

"The proposed redevelopment provides an opportunity to achieve additional unit housing in the area which will support nearby local shops and broader NSW Government housing objectives.

"The development is well designed and has considered the needs of the new residents in terms of access to recreation space, sunlight and ventilation."

Website, 19 Jul 2016

Gosford Council, Find an application

DA 50258/2016