High-density housing applications may start next month
Development applications will be able to be lodged in May under Woy Woy's new high-density planning provisions, according to the Department of Planning.
In answer to questions from Peninsula News, the department's media team issued a statement saying there would be "new planning controls around floor space ratio, building heights and lot sizes".
However, the details of the measures do not appear to be available.
"The finalisation of the Transport Oriented Development State Environmental Planning Policy will occur later this month, meaning it will come into effect in April," the statement said.
"Maps detailing the land where the proposed SEPP will apply will be published when it is finalised.
"Council's Local Environmental Plan will remain in place until Council has completed strategic planning and rezoning for the station area that provides uplift equal to or exceeding the SEPP controls.
"Once these changes come into effect, councils will remain as the consent authority for development applications in most cases."
The statement confirmed: "Central Coast Council put forward Woy Woy as a location for the SEPP to be introduced."
It said more information was available on the department's website at
https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/housing/transport-oriented-development-program
SOURCE:
Media statement, 13 Mar 2024
Media team, Department of Planning