Warners Bay residents up in arms over new development

BY MICHAEL COOK

A development plan for a block of units in Warners Bay has caused a stir with residents voicing concerns over a number of aspects of the proposal.

The development application, which was lodged by Elk Designs is for four blocks of 34 units on Albert Street and has residents pointing to a number of instances where the proposal breaches development control plans including height restrictions and parking quotas.

Residents aired their complaints at Monday's Lake Macquarie City Council meeting, claiming the plan will have a negative impact on traffic, parking and floodwater in the street and is an example of over-development.

Council is still to consult with a number of internal departments as well as a panel of independent experts to advise on key aspects of the development application.

Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser says there are a number of things to be considered at this stage of the application.

"It's in an area where Council is encouraging development.

"We would like to see residents living close to our town centres so it ticks those boxes.

"At this stage, it is still under assessment and we are processing community complaints," she said.

Warners Bay is the proposed site of a new development
Source: http://www.warnersbay.net.au/