The Sanderling, Hawks Nest

Three apartment buildings with a total of 104 homes across 4 levels, plus underground parking. The proposal also includes improvements to the Hawks Nest Golf Club car park, new landscaping, and a sewer pumping station that will be owned and managed by MidCoast Council.

The site is at Lot 1 DP1234229, Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest, next to the Hawks Nest Golf Club and close to Bennetts Beach and local shops.

The land is zoned for medium density housing, which provides for developments such as the one proposed subject to development consent. It is close to shops, services, and recreation areas, meaning residents can access what they need without relying heavily on cars.

The development will include three apartment buildings (up to four storeys) providing 104 apartments with a mix of studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed and 4-bed apartments. It will also include basement parking for residents and visitors as well as shared resident facilities including landscaped gardens, pools, gyms, and BBQ areas. The apartments will be broken down into the following configurations:

• Total apartments = 104

• Studios = 12

• 1-bed= 6

• 2-bed = 51

• 3+-bed = 35

No. The 104 apartments will be on individual strata titles, with each unit owner required to pay council rates. This means Council will receive rates from 104 separate ratepayers.

Construction is likely to be begin early to mid-2027.

Construction of Sanderling Avenue will be commence with the underground parking commencing first, then the apartment buildings will follow. Construction is likely to take about 2 years.

The development will provide:

• more housing choice for the Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens area

• jobs during construction and support for local businesses

• new communal spaces and facilities for residents.

The proposed development on Sanderling Avenue is designed to provide long-term housing for permanent residents, not short-term holiday accommodation. While the R3 – Medium Density Residential zoning under the MidCoast Local Environmental Plan (LEP) allows a range of residential uses, the project has been purposefully planned to deliver stable homes for permanent residents.

This focus supports the NSW Government’s housing strategy, which seeks to increase the supply of long-term rental and owner-occupied housing in areas where demand is high. The intent is to strengthen the local community by creating more permanent housing opportunities rather than short-term stays.

This approach aligns with the NSW Government’s broader housing strategy, which encourages the supply of long-term rental and owner-occupied housing, particularly in areas experiencing housing pressure.