Central Coast NSW
Central Coast Council
Central Coast Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 29 recent meetings, including 28 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 35 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Funding and grants, Planning, development and housing, Wyong, Woy Woy.
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- Substantive
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- Articles
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- Watch items
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Latest
Airport plan clears biodiversity pause bid as Gateway 2 work proceeds
The Economic Development Committee voted 4-2 to advance the Central Coast Airport Master Plan, while future land, operating and capital decisions remain subject to further Council approval.
Public consultation is expected on the draft Central Coast Commercial Lands Strategy for at least 42 days once the exhibition process begins.
Airport lighting upgrades can proceed using the capital budget already approved for 2026–27.
No airport land disposal, external operating arrangement or additional capital commitment can proceed without further Council approval.
A further Gosford Special Entertainment Precinct transport report is scheduled for March 2027.
Articles
Airport plan clears biodiversity pause bid as Gateway 2 work proceeds
The Economic Development Committee voted 4-2 to advance the Central Coast Airport Master Plan, while future land, operating and capital decisions remain subject to further Council approval.
Warnervale childcare centre refused over trees, biodiversity and public open space
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel rejected DA/434/2026 at 23-35 Albert Warner Drive, citing vegetation-retention conditions, biodiversity requirements and RE1 zoning conflicts.
Forresters Beach dwelling and pool changes refused after 4-0 panel vote
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel rejected amended plans for 1 Yumbool Close, citing visual bulk, a non-compliant setback and likely rooftop-terrace noise.
Four Central Coast developments refused, including Warnervale childcare centre
The Local Planning Panel rejected proposals for a North Avoca restaurant, a Forresters Beach home modification, a Warnervale childcare centre and North Gosford co-living housing.
North Avoca restaurant proposal refused after Body Corporate consent missing
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel voted 4-0 against the proposed licensed restaurant and cafe at 15/21-23 North Avoca Parade.
North Gosford co-living plan refused over 14.5% lot-size variation and drainage gap
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel rejected the 76 Hills Street proposal unanimously after finding it did not meet the minimum lot-size standard and lacked consent for a drainage easement across neighbouring land.
Forresters Beach roof terrace and retaining-wall plans refused over neighbour impacts
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel rejected amended plans for 1 Yumbool Close after finding the design too visually dominant, too close to a side boundary and likely to create rooftop-terrace noise.
PFAS results for Mangrove Mountain sites to be provided to advisory group
Environment Protection Authority groundwater results and further details about detections at monitoring sites 5, 16 and 17 will be provided during continuing catchment monitoring.
Somersby rezoning caught in Central Coast quorum dispute
Councillors rejected an 8-7 bid to invalidate the 4 August Environment and Planning Committee meeting, then left the dispute on the table.
Terri the seal at centre of 14-1 push to stop Terrigal shark nets
Central Coast councillors want a 2026 moratorium on shark nets and have urged the State Government to halt the planned 1 September installation at Terrigal Beach.
12 Central Coast groups share $40,429 in community grants
Council funding will cover sporting equipment, community events, rates subsidies, facility costs and local participation programs.
Central Coast conference bid carries $41,553 preliminary budget
The proposed 2028 LGNSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference budget includes $29,313 in cash costs and $12,240 in internal staff costs, with Tourism Levy and partner funding proposed to offset the expense.
Decisions
Central Coast Airport Master Plan progressed
The committee received an update on Implementation Actions 1–14 for Gateway 1 and carried the motion to continue the Master Plan process toward Gateway 2. A proposed deferral until the State Government finalises a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement was lost. The airport lighting upgrades will proceed from the capital budget already approved for 2026–27, while further land disposal, external operations arrangements or additional capital commitments require later Council approval.
The decision keeps airport planning moving while requiring future approval for major land, operating and capital decisions. Airport lighting works are already funded in the 2026–27 budget.
Draft Commercial Lands Strategy to go on public exhibition
The committee recommended that Council endorse the draft Central Coast Commercial Lands Strategy for public consultation for at least 42 days. Officers may make administrative or minor changes before exhibition, and a briefing is to be provided after the exhibition period covering strategic planning, commercial-centre trends, employment land and protection of existing CBDs.
Residents, businesses and property owners will have an opportunity to comment on the future planning of commercial and employment land across the Central Coast.
Film-friendly initiative continued
The committee noted progress on the Filming on the Central Coast initiative, including a dedicated filming webpage, enquiry process and documented framework for filming enquiries and approvals. It recommended continuing opportunities to position the Central Coast as a film-friendly destination.
The changes are intended to make filming enquiries and approvals clearer and support local economic activity associated with film production.
Licensed restaurant refused in North Avoca
Development Application DA/2004/2024/A for a licensed restaurant/cafe at 15/21-23 North Avoca Parade was refused. Reasons included the absence of Body Corporate consent and failure to satisfy relevant planning considerations.
The proposed restaurant will not proceed in its submitted form at the North Avoca site.
Issues
Funding and grants
Infrastructure funding application to be prepared
Planning, development and housing
Central Coast Airport Master Plan progressed
Budget, rates and governance
Central Coast Airport Master Plan progressed
Waste, water and environment
Potential landfill site visit
Projects and capital works
Infrastructure funding application to be prepared
Community services and facilities
Childcare centre refused in Warnervale
Topics
Airport operating and development model
The airport material refers to a staged pathway toward a financially sustainable airport, limiting upfront capital exposure, aligning investment with demand and potentially seeking an external operator for airport operations only. Further Council approval is required before any land disposal, external operating arrangement or additional capital commitment.
Residents may be affected by future airport operations, investment decisions and possible development of airport land, but the extracted material does not record a final operator appointment.
Central Coast Commercial Lands Strategy
The draft strategy is proposed for at least 42 days of public exhibition, followed by a briefing on strategic planning, commercial-centre trends, employment land and CBD protection.
The strategy may influence where shops, offices, employment areas and commercial development are planned.
Gosford SEP transport planning
A further report is scheduled for March 2027 on coordination of transport services and the timetable for the Gosford Special Entertainment Precinct.
Transport availability is a key practical issue for people attending Gosford’s evening economy and events.
Central Coast filming approvals
Council has documented filming enquiry, assessment and referral processes and launched a dedicated webpage and enquiry pathway.
Residents and local businesses may see clearer processes for filming activity, while the initiative may support production-related economic opportunities.
Development-enabling infrastructure grants
Council plans to prepare a Local Infrastructure Fund application after grant guidance and dates are released.
The outcome could affect the delivery of infrastructure associated with future housing and development, but the application stage is not yet complete.
Warnervale Business Precinct Expression of Interest
Council is preparing an Expression of Interest to test market interest in development opportunities at the Warnervale Business Precinct.
Market testing may shape future commercial uses and employment opportunities in the precinct.
Council leadership
The meeting focused on the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the current Council term and the next one-year Deputy Mayor period.
The leadership team will influence Council priorities, public representation and future decisions affecting the Central Coast.
Development assessment outcomes
The Panel considered four applications and refused all four, following virtual site inspections and review of assessment reports, submissions and other application material.
Residents and applicants receive clear outcomes on four local development proposals.
Places
Wyong
Location of the Council Chambers where the meeting was held.
Woy Woy
Location of 21 new affordable/social housing units being delivered through the Housing Australia Future Fund, as referenced in the transitional housing discussion.
The Entrance
Town-centre reactivation taskforce and Year 1 improvement investigations.
Lisarow
Two planning proposals and future Narara district town-centre investigations.
Gosford
Location of the Special Entertainment Precinct and Purple Flag work, including future transport coordination.
Warnervale
Location of the Warnervale Business Precinct and proposed market testing for development opportunities.
Forresters Beach
1 Yumbool Close; amended dwelling, swimming pool, retaining walls and terrace application refused.
Central Coast Airport
Subject of the Master Plan Gateway 1 and Gateway 2 planning, lighting upgrades, operating-model considerations and possible future land decisions.
Projects
Central Coast Council
Conducted the meeting and elected its Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Fire and Rescue NSW
Provided the fire-safety inspection reports considered by the Committee.
Central Coast Natural Disaster Resilience Strategy
Draft strategy approved for public exhibition.
Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022
RE1 public open-space zoning objectives were cited in the Warnervale decision.
Henry Kendall Museum and Cottage
Urgent roof restoration was identified in connection with heritage funding.
Central Coast Airport
Central project in the Master Plan update and airport delivery discussion.
Central Coast Commercial Lands Strategy
Draft strategy proposed for public exhibition.
Verde Terra Pty Ltd
Company whose approval is required for a proposed landfill site visit.