Local Planning Panel - Thursday 20 August 2026

Topics

• Woy Woy dual-occupancy plan sent back for more landscaping and a smaller eastern profile
  The Local Planning Panel deferred the proposed Burge Road dual occupancy instead of refusing it, seeking more landscaped area and changes to the rear alignment of Unit 2.
  The decision keeps the proposal alive while requiring design changes that may affect the applicant and nearby residents.
• Ettalong Beach subdivision deferred over floor space ratio contravention
  A proposed two-lot subdivision at Ocean View Road must return with a formal clause 4.6 justification for exceeding or contravening the applicable floor space ratio standard.
  The application has not been approved and the additional planning justification may influence the eventual design and development outcome.
• Avoca Beach home additions and inground pool approved
  The Panel unanimously approved alterations, additions and an inground swimming pool at 10 Ascot Avenue.
  The approval enables the residential project to proceed subject to Council conditions and may interest nearby residents monitoring construction impacts.

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.
• 10 Ascot Avenue, Avoca Beach — development approved
  DA/609/2026 for alterations, additions and an inground swimming pool was approved under section 4.16(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, subject to the draft conditions in the officers’ report.
  The approved residential works may proceed subject to Council’s conditions.
• 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.

Discussion

• 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.

Impacts

• 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.

Places

• 282 Burge Road, Woy Woy (development site)
  Proposed two-lot subdivision, demolition and dual occupancy; application deferred for amended plans.
• 284 Burge Road, Woy Woy (development site)
  Referenced with the 282 Burge Road application in the Panel’s deferral decision.
• 10 Ascot Avenue, Avoca Beach (development site)
  Alterations, additions and inground swimming pool approved.
• 302 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach (development site)
  Proposed two-lot subdivision deferred pending clause 4.6 and revised site information.

Next

• Applicant to submit amended plans for the Burge Road, Woy Woy proposal, including increased landscaped area and a revised rear alignment for Unit 2.
  As requested by the Panel; Council to review and report back as soon as practicable.
• Council to prepare a further report on DA/1148/2025, including draft conditions for approval, for determination by electronic means where practicable.
  After review of the amended plans.
• Applicant to provide clause 4.6 written contravention request or requests and revised site areas for the Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach subdivision.
  Before the application is reconsidered at a future Local Planning Panel meeting.
• Approved works at 10 Ascot Avenue, Avoca Beach may proceed subject to the development conditions.
  Following approval and compliance with applicable conditions.

Extract

OFFICIAL Central Coast Council MINUTES of the Local Planning Panel Meeting Held remotely online via Teams Thursday 20 August 2026 Panel Members Chairperson Jason Perica Panel Expert Greg Woodhams Panel Expert Ian Arnott Community Representative Lauren Kron Central Coast Council Staff Attendance Emily Goodworth Section Manager - Employment and Urban Judy Claassen Development Planner Georgia Huett Development Planner Leisa Covington Assistant Planner Kylie Blakely Civic Support Officer Tess McGown Civic Support Officer The Chairperson, Jason Perica, declared the meeting open at 12.02pm. Apologies The Panel noted that no apologies had been received. Applicant representatives. The following app...