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Aveo's Shortland expansion approved: 20 more villas, 7 fewer aged care beds
Key points5 points
- Independent living residences rise from 300 to 320, while planned residential aged care beds fall from 127 to 120.
- The Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel approved the modification 4–1 on 26 October 2026.
- The approval amends the existing 2014 concept approval only, so separate development applications are required before construction.
- City of Newcastle recommended approval despite receiving 131 submissions.
- The revised plan relocates the aged care building and independent living apartments and adjusts subdivision boundaries.
Summary
Aveo's Shortland Waters project, a $91.85 million expansion at 33 Shearwater Drive, has received regional planning panel sign-off for revised plans.
Independent living homes rise from 300 to 320, while the planned residential aged care facility drops from 127 beds to 120. The vote was 4–1 on 26 October, and City of Newcastle had backed the changes despite 131 public submissions. The decision only alters the existing 2014 concept approval, so new development applications must be lodged and approved before extra villas or subdivision work can begin. The relocated aged care building and apartments also come with adjusted subdivision boundaries.