But other unpopular proposals such as retail stores in Empire Park, accommodation units at Tramway Reserve and markets along Bathers Way are to be dumped.

A controversial plan to shut South Newcastle Beach skate park is also not being pursued.

Newcastle City Council is expected to make the amended document official civic policy within weeks.

The draft Newcastle Coastal Revitalisation Strategy envisages new restaurants, cafes, paths, parks and roads on the waterfront between Stockton and Merewether.

Rate rises and special levies and parking and entry fees are suggested user-pays options to supplement state and local government finances.

The plan is a council and state government initiative, designed to revitalise and attract investment and generate income along the coastline.

The council surveyed 1072 people and received 147 submissions after public exhibition of the draft plan.

Council strategic planner Tim Askew said a strong preference was expressed for public domain improvements and the natural environment.

Responses indicated resistance to paid parking, paying more rates, sale of public land and commercialisation of the coastline.

"At the same time, there was a realisation that some assets will need to generate income," he said.

Units at Tramway Reserve, commercial development at Newcastle Beach, shops at Empire Park, markets along Bathers Way near Nobbys, and an outdoor education area at Stockton would be removed from the revised plan.

This was because of public opposition or proposals proving unfeasible, Mr Askew said.

South Newcastle Beach skate park will remain, as will a pedestrian underpass at Newcastle Beach's northern end.

Mr Askew said up to $5 million for coastal work was available in the council's 2010-11 budget.

Council future city director Judy Jaeger said other funding options, such as special levies, were yet to be pursued.

The plan is due to go before the council in coming weeks.