It seems an odd question to have to repeatedly consider but the proposed five-storey, twin-block development at 114-120 Cary Street, next to McDonalds, is having a Land & Environment Court on-site reconciliation meeting at 10.30 am Friday 16 June to explore that very question.
Following a detailed assessment, in the absence of any additional information, Council has recommended refusal for this proposal (DA 1651/2022) . A total of 97 submissions, comprising 66 objections and 31 in favour, were received. Given the capital value of the proposal, the Hunter & Central Coast Panel (HCCP) became the consent authority. The HCCP has also determined to refuse the application. Key concerns include bulk & scale, traffic & safety, insufficient grounds to use clause 4.6 (exception to development standards) and potential for impacts of the adjacent wetland. The applicant decided not to respond to Council's requests for further information and instead appealed the matter to the Land & Environment Court.
Please try to attend this meeting to demonstrate the community's interest in this proposal. A show of significant community support for appropriate and compliant development over the maximisation of profit would greatly assist the court in understanding the community’s concerns.
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