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Internet ExplorerLee Wharf boutique pub/restaurant proposal approved
Planning Minister Frank Sartor has approved a new hotel and restaurant at Lee Wharf Newcastle which will contribute to the ongoing revitalisation of the Honeysuckle precinct.
The $6.5 million hotel development, proposed by the Caverstock Group, will involve an adaptive reuse of a historic 1910 cargo storage shed.
The development will include a boutique-style pub, mezzanine restaurant, outdoor deck, and an extended public forecourt. It will also involve the creation of a new 1840sq m park along with extensions of the foreshore promenade and footpath area.
Mr Sartor said he expected the new venue would be a lifestyle and entertainment asset for central Newcastle and also respect the maritime heritage of the area.
“The NSW Department of Planning has been advised that the applicant plans to bring forward the proposed closing time by an hour to midnight,” Mr Sartor said.
“This would be consistent with most other venues in the precinct and is expected to discourage late night unwanted behaviour.”
The venue can now apply to have an existing license from another site which will need to include a Community Impact Statement.
Member for Newcastle, Jodi McKay said the ongoing rejuvenation of the Honeysuckle precinct was vital to the future amenity of Newcastle.
“I’m pleased this approval activates the precinct and retains an important example of Newcastle foreshore heritage,” she said.
Following the receipt of public submissions, conditions have been imposed on the approval covering areas such as urban design, public access and residential amenity.
