NEWCASTLE property buyers will receive planning certificates pointing to the council's support for live music, City of Newcastle has announced.
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The council said the new notifications would make it clear to prospective residents that the city backed its night-time economy and live music venues.
Councillors unanimously backed the proposal at an October meeting, following the lead of Wollongong in providing the notification.
The measure stems from the council's Live Music and After Dark Strategy, which was introduced in a bid to protect the region's music industry as housing increased around longstanding music venues including Wickham's Lass O'Gowrie.
"Newcastle boasts almost 100 live music venues, with many operating in mixed uses areas with residential neighbours," lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said.
"Placing information about live music and night time activities on planning certificates will assist in managing the expectations of those who move into the city and are surprised by the levels of background noise."
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Cr Carol Duncan said the initiative was testament to the fact that Newcastle "must be shared by its residents in order for our night time economy to be strong, which in turn makes the city safer."
"The new notification provides greater transparency for purchasers on the importance and significance City of Newcastle gives to our live music and creative industries," Cr Duncan said.
"While the right of residents to not be unduly impacted by noise late at night remains in place, this is a way we can support Newcastle's rich creative scene which is a major contributor to our local economy."
That creative scene is embattled.
The Newcastle Herald reported in January that inner city venue 48 Watt Street is expected to cease hosting live music due to the high cost of operating the events under pandemic restrictions that necessitate smaller audiences. NSW pandemic restrictions across NSW are expected to ease on Friday, including allowing a one person per square metre density in indoor and outdoor venues excluding gyms.
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Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
