On exhibition
The Sanderling, Hawks Nest
A new residential development is being planned for Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest.
Located between Bennetts Beach and the Hawks Nest Golf Club, the proposal would provide 104 homes across 3 apartment buildings, each up to 4 storeys high. The design incorporates landscaped gardens, communal spaces such as pools and gyms, and basement parking for residents and visitors.
The project is now on public exhibition through the NSW Planning Portal.
Image: Artist's impression of the proposal development
How to get involved
The planning proposal is now on exhibition through the NSW Planning Portal.
Community members are encouraged to view the plans and provide feedback during the exhibition period.
Application number
SSD-82066472
Assessment type
State Significant Development
Development type
HDA Housing
Local government area
Mid-Coast
Exhibition period
01/05/2026 - 14/05/2026
Visit the planning portal to make a submission.
To help interested stakeholders understand the proposal, a community drop-in session will be held. This is an opportunity to view the plans and ask questions of the projct team.
Date: Monday 11 May 2026
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: Hawks Nest Community Centre,
71 Booner Street Hawks Nest, NSW 2324
Previous sessions:
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17 September 2025, 2pm to 6pm, Hawks Nest Community Hall
About the project
What’s planned?
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Three apartment buildings (up to four storeys) on a 1.4-hectare site
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104 homes with a mix of studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed and 4-bed apartments, including adaptable units for accessibility
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Secure basement parking for residents, visitors, bicycles and trailers
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Shared resident facilities including landscaped gardens, pools, gyms, and BBQ areas.
Development proposal
An environmental impact statement (EIS) is currently being prepared for assessment by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).
The EIS will consider potential positive and negative impacts during construction and operation, and how these might affect the local community.
Key investigations include:
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traffic and transport
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noise and vibration
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air quality
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ecology
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heritage (Aboriginal and European)
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landscape and visual impacts
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water and soil
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construction impacts
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bushfire, contamination and hazards.
Resources
Explore our resources to learn more about the proposal.
Site Plans - September 2025
Download a copy of the draft Sanderling Avenue site plans.
Factsheet: Frequently Asked Questions - September 2025
Download a copy of the Frequently Asked Questions factsheet.
Factsheet - August 2025
Download a copy of the factsheet.
About the consultation
Feedback gathered through the consultation was included in a report as part of the EIS for the proposed development and submitted to DPHI for assessment.
Mara Consulting is conducting the consultation on behalf of the developer.
To get in contact with the project team, email sanderling@maraconsulting.com.au.