Central Coast NSW
Central Coast Council
Central Coast Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 20 recent meetings, including 20 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 25 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Funding and grants, Planning, development and housing, Wyong, The Entrance.
- Meetings
- 20
- Substantive
- 20
- Articles
- 25
- Watch items
- 22
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Central Coast flood policy to return for public comment after proposed changes
A second exhibition has been recommended for the draft Flood Policy, giving residents and landowners another chance to comment before Central Coast Council considers adoption.
No final approval was issued for the proposed dual occupancy and subdivision at 282 Burge Road, Woy Woy; amended plans are required.
The two-lot subdivision proposed for 302 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach remains deferred pending further floor space ratio justification and revised site information.
Works approved at 10 Ascot Avenue, Avoca Beach may proceed subject to development conditions.
Water and sewer risk controls and annual compliance reporting will be progressed through Council’s governance processes.
Articles
Central Coast flood policy to return for public comment after proposed changes
A second exhibition has been recommended for the draft Flood Policy, giving residents and landowners another chance to comment before Central Coast Council considers adoption.
Tuggerah Lakes flood study clears committee after public exhibition
Minor changes will be noted before Central Coast Council considers adopting the review, which informs flood planning and development assessment across the catchment.
Heritage advisory terms adopted after Central Coast committee checks quorum
Central Coast’s Environment and Planning Committee adopted terms for its Heritage and Culture Advisory Subcommittee after lifting the item from the table and pausing to confirm quorum.
Former Old Sydney Town proposal backed for 35-hectare conservation zone in Somersby
Central Coast’s Environment and Planning Committee has recommended a NSW gateway request for rezoning at 945 Old Pacific Highway and 66 Myoora Road, with housing tied to tourism milestones.
Flood-prone Bateau Bay path redirected to cycling strategy
A pathway linking Anne Findlay Place with Bateau Bay Square will be considered through Central Coast Council’s draft Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy after a seven-seven vote was resolved by the mayor’s casting vote.
Gosford Coming Alive 2040 advances after council rejects quarterly reporting plan
Central Coast Council endorsed the long-term Gosford program on a 7-7 division, with Mayor Lawrie McKinna using his casting vote to reject a dedicated webpage and quarterly project updates.
Central Coast planning rules changed after DCP amendments adopted
Developers, planners and property owners across the Central Coast will work under amended controls after council adopted changes to its Development Control Plan 2022.
Point Frederick flat-building amendment rejected in unanimous panel vote
The 4-0 refusal at 49 Masons Parade followed findings of excessive height, bulk and scale, reduced solar access and privacy impacts.
Point Clare telecoms facility approved with building-height variation
The Local Planning Panel approved the facility at 184 Brisbane Water Drive under a variation to the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022 height standard.
Point Frederick objectors to receive notice after flat-building refusal
The Local Planning Panel rejected the amended proposal for 49 Masons Parade in a unanimous 4 - 0 vote and ordered Central Coast Council to notify objectors and external referral bodies.
Four-storey shop-top housing approved at 191 Main Road, Toukley
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel approved the development about 200 metres’ walk from Toukley village centre, subject to conditions.
Central Coast committee rejects Koala Park camping proposal and seeks other homelessness sites
A unanimous recommendation will send officers looking for alternative locations after councillors considered short-term tent camping at Koala Park and Woodbury Park in Wyong.
Decisions
282 Burge Road, Woy Woy — application deferred
DA/1148/2025 for subdivision, demolition and construction of a dual occupancy was deferred. The applicant must submit amended plans providing more landscaped area and revising the rear alignment of proposed Unit 2 so it does not extend further east than the existing dwelling at either level. Council is to review the changes and report back to the Panel with draft approval conditions.
The proposal will not proceed to a final determination until the design is revised. The changes are intended to address landscaping, siting and environmental concerns.
302 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach — application deferred
The Panel deferred the two-lot subdivision application and requested written contravention request or requests under clause 4.6 of the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022 concerning the maximum floor space ratio, together with revised site areas. Council officers are expected to report the application to a future Local Planning Panel meeting.
The subdivision has not been determined. Further planning justification and revised information are required before the Panel can reconsider it.
Water and sewer critical-infrastructure report supported
The committee recommended that Council note the 2026 Water and Sewer Security of Critical Infrastructure Annual Report and approve its inclusion in Council’s Annual Report and online attestation to the Department of Home Affairs. It also noted a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program to strengthen controls for managing material risks in the water and sewer network.
Supports regulatory compliance and risk management for essential water and sewer services.
Issues
Funding and grants
Education and care worker retention payment update noted
Planning, development and housing
282 Burge Road, Woy Woy — application deferred
Budget, rates and governance
Preliminary budget for 2028 LGNSW conference hosting
Waste, water and environment
Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review recommended for adoption
Projects and capital works
Water and sewer critical-infrastructure report supported
Community services and facilities
Lake Munmorah recreation precinct funding
Topics
Design changes sought for Woy Woy dual occupancy
The Panel did not adopt the Council recommendation to refuse DA/1148/2025. It instead requested additional landscaped area and a revised eastern rear alignment for Unit 2, with a future electronic determination planned after Council review.
Nearby residents and the applicant will have an opportunity to respond to the revised design before a final outcome.
Floor space ratio justification required for Ettalong Beach subdivision
The applicant for the proposed two-lot subdivision at 302 Ocean View Road must provide clause 4.6 written contravention request or requests addressing the applicable maximum floor space ratio and submit revised site areas.
The subdivision remains unresolved and will return to the Panel after the requested planning information is assessed.
Residential additions and pool approved at Avoca Beach
The Panel unanimously approved the application at 10 Ascot Avenue, subject to conditions attached to the officers’ report. The decision considered a written submission and other application materials.
The approval allows the proposed residential alterations, additions and inground pool to proceed in accordance with the conditions.
Critical infrastructure obligations for water and sewer services
The committee supported reporting on Council’s compliance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 and noted a risk-management program for the water and sewer network.
Essential-service reliability and management of security risks can affect households and businesses across the water and sewer service area.
Proactive release of Council information
A draft policy setting out proactive information-release arrangements was recommended for adoption.
Could make more Council information publicly available and improve transparency.
Council investment-management follow-up
The Chief Financial Officer provided a verbal summary concerning NSW Treasury Corporation investment management, with a detailed update and TCorp presentation planned for November.
Offers future scrutiny of public funds and investment-management advice.
Capital works program
The Committee received and noted an information report on Central Coast Council’s Capital Works Program.
The update provides visibility of Council’s infrastructure delivery program, although no specific project change is recorded in the extract.
Lake Munmorah accessible public toilet
An information item on the Lake Munmorah Recreation Precinct Accessible Public Toilet was considered, but the supplied extract does not include its motion or outcome.
The item concerns accessibility infrastructure in Lake Munmorah; further detail is needed to confirm any decision or action.
Places
Wyong
The meeting was held at 2 Hely Street, Wyong; the water and sewer matters concern Council’s service network, but no further service-area locations were specified.
The Entrance
Town-centre reactivation taskforce and Year 1 improvement investigations.
Lisarow
Two planning proposals and future Narara district town-centre investigations.
Woy Woy
Year 1 town-centre investigation and proposed Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road intersection item deferred.
Gosford
Focus of the Gosford Coming Alive 2040 program and location of 108 Donnison Street.
Terrigal
Proposed fenced off-leash area at The Haven subject to consultation.
Lake Haven
Second-year town-centre improvement investigation priority.
Colongra Sporting Facility
Project budget reduced by an equivalent amount to offset Lake Munmorah funding.
Projects
Central Coast Council
The committee made recommendations and decisions concerning Council’s infrastructure compliance, information policy and investments.
Fire and Rescue NSW
Provided the fire-safety inspection report for 108 Donnison Street.
Central Coast Natural Disaster Resilience Strategy
Draft strategy approved for public exhibition.
Henry Kendall Museum and Cottage
Urgent roof restoration was identified in connection with heritage funding.
Perpetual
Provided information to Council officers alongside TCorp for the planned November update.
Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy
Strategy recommended for adoption to guide active-transport infrastructure.
Leagues Club Park
Proposed $6 million redevelopment project under Scenario D.
Australian Reptile Park
The Somersby planning proposal states that it would support the facility's viability and expansion.