Comments are invited on the public exhibition of a Planning Proposal to amend controls in Newcastle LEP at 23 Merewether Street and 8 Lingard Street, Merewether - Lingard Private Hospital in accordance with Councils resolution of 23 November 2021.

The Planning Proposal intends to:

  • rezone land from R3 Medium Density Residential and B5 Business Development to Zone SP2 Infrastructure zone (Health Services Facility)
  • amend the maximum height control from 10 metres to 18 metres
  • remove the current floor space ratio control from the Hospital sites.

The Planning Proposal and supporting documentation can be located on the Planning Portal Website, Exhibitions and Publications.


Public exhibition period now closed

Monday 27 June to Monday 25 July 2022



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