Central Coast Council invited the community to provide their feedback on what makes up the unique character of Toukley, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head, as part of developing local character statements for these suburbs.

Local character statements are being developed by Council in line with NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment guidelines and will be incorporated into local development controls.

As Toukley, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head continue to grow and evolve, Council wants to ensure local character remains at the forefront of any planning decisions and that the community is represented in the decision-making process.

The information collected during the consultation period will directly contribute to the development of local character statements which will influence future planning decisions.

The community were provided with a unique opportunity to shape their local area by telling Council what they like, value and what can be improved. All feedback will be considered and community preferences will be integral to the writing of the local character statements for the Toukley Social Planning District.

The community were invited to:

• Attend a focus group
• Complete the survey (now closed)
• Chat with us at roaming pop ups

The community are part of the team that shapes the future of the Toukley Social Planning District.

Something you need to know: Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act, 2009 (GIPA ACT), members of the public can seek access to the feedback and council cannot give assurance that this will remain confidential.

A consultation report for the feedback received during the community engagement activities is now available - click here to view.

The feedback provided will be used to inform the development of Character Statements for Toukley Town Centre, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head.