PORT Stephens Council has unanimously approved a subdivision for Lake View Crescent in Raymond Terrace that will make room for the construction of up to seventeen new houses.

Speaking to the motion Councillor (Cr) Giacomo Arnott noted that although the development would be in an area highly impacted by aircraft noise, the prospect of more housing in the region was a net positive in the current climate.

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The site, located at 41 Lake View Crescent, will be cleared of vegetation so that roads and any future dwellings can be built.

While the lot is more than 21000 square metres, less than half of the vegetation is considered native.

The Development Application had previously been amended in March 2023 in order to ensure that areas regarded as important for biodiversity for species including koalas and swift parrots would be unaffected.

The site is directly beneath a flight path used for the RAAF base at Williamtown, and the assessment warns that the potential volume for any residents could reach 90 decibels.

To this Cr Arnott stated his hope that preventative measures in the development process would help minimise the negative impact to any future occupants.

By Lindsay HALL