suburb · 2 meetings
Forresters Beach
Mentions
- 1 Yumbool Close; amended dwelling, swimming pool, retaining walls and terrace application refused.
- Planning agreement variation approved for land involving Wathara NSW Pty Limited.
- Nearby residents are affected by the decision on a proposed dwelling, pool, retaining walls and terrace, including the retention of a northern retaining wall and terrace.
- Community groups receive direct support, and dune-regeneration works will be undertaken at MacMasters Beach.
- The variation may affect planning obligations and future development arrangements associated with the Forresters Beach land.
- These issues are directly relevant to adjoining residents and the future design and construction impacts of the site.
Decisions
Amended dwelling and swimming-pool application refused in Forresters Beach
The Section 4.55 modification application for DA/1974/2023/A at 1 Yumbool Close was refused. The Panel found the proposal was not of minimal environmental impact and was inconsistent with R2 Low Density Residential objectives; the extracted reasons also refer to earthworks, retaining structures, stormwater, landscaping, amenity, overshadowing, lighting, safety and site management concerns.
Nearby residents are affected by the decision on a proposed dwelling, pool, retaining walls and terrace, including the retention of a northern retaining wall and terrace.
Community grants and environmental works funded
Council allocated $10,976 from the 2025–26 grants budget to successful April Community Support Grant applicants, including Wyong Family History Support Group Incorporated. It also approved $10,000 from the Protection of the Environment Trust Fund for MacMasters Beach Bushcare Group Inc to undertake dune regeneration at 13–25 Tudibaring Parade, MacMasters Beach.
Community groups receive direct support, and dune-regeneration works will be undertaken at MacMasters Beach.
Forresters Beach planning agreement variation approved
Council authorised the Chief Executive Officer or delegate to execute a further variation to the planning agreement between Central Coast Council and Wathara NSW Pty Limited concerning land at Forresters Beach, and to notify submitters.
The variation may affect planning obligations and future development arrangements associated with the Forresters Beach land.
Topics
Neighbourhood amenity and site impacts
The Forresters Beach refusal involved concerns including earthworks, retaining structures, stormwater, landscaping, internal amenity, overshadowing, lighting, safety and site management.
These issues are directly relevant to adjoining residents and the future design and construction impacts of the site.