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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Matthew Kelly

'Sick in my stomach' - Minister refuses to overturn Minmi Estate approval

Planning minister Paul Scully won't overturn the Hunter Central Coast's Regional Planning Panel's approval of Minmi Estate.

Planning Minister Paul Scully will not overturn the approval of Winten Property's controversial Minmi Estate, despite residents and councillors warning the project will have a devastating social and environmental impact on Newcastle's western fringe.

The Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel approved the 858-lot residential subdivision on Monday, soon after residents spoke about the project's potential impacts on the environment, human health, heritage, safety.

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