2023-03-07 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        7 MARCH 2023


Forty-six letters/emails of objection were received from residents, mostly of Pomona, raising
concerns with the proposed development in respect to flooding and environmental impacts,
insufficient on-site car parking, and density and design of the development. It is important to note
that under the Planning Act 2016 issues raised by residents were not able to be considered by
officers in deciding the application. These residents are also not able to join the appeal, given the
application is required to follow a code assessable application process.
The issues raised in the reasons of refusal given by officers impact the site layout and the number
of units able to be achieved on site and to satisfactorily address the site’s constraints the applicant
will likely need to change their application and reduce the number of units proposed.
It is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded accordingly.
Previous Council Consideration
Not Applicable.
Finance & Risk
It is premature at this stage to provide advice on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be
costs associated with defending the appeal, particularly if the matter proceeds to trial.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Thynne Macartney – Tim Quirk
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:

    Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                          Corporate Services
    Executive Officer             Director                                    Director
    Executive Support             Community Development                       Financial Services
                                  Community Facilities                        ICT
                                  Libraries & Galleries                       Procurement & Fleet
                                  Local Laws                                  Property
                                  Waste & Environmental Health                Revenue Services

    Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development       Infrastructure Services
    Director                      Director                                    Director
    Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
    Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
    Governance                    Economic Development                        Civil Operations
    People and Culture            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning                 Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery




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