2014-11-11 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 11 NOVEMBER 2014


REPORT
A report on this application for a 31m high telecommunications monopole associated with
the establishment of the wireless network infrastructure of the National Broadband Network
(NBN) at Grahams Road, Pinbarren was considered by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on
28 August 2014. Council resolved to approve the application, finding the following grounds
were sufficient to justify the decision despite the conflict with the planning scheme:

1.      The telecommunications facility will provide coverage for the NBN fixed wireless
        network, allowing for the delivery of higher speed data to households in the area; and

2.      The proposal is screened by substantial vegetation buffers and does not adversely
        impact the existing visual qualities of the area.

An appeal was lodged with the Planning and Environment Court on 22 October 2014 by one
of the properly made submitters. The submitter seeks the Court to refuse the Development
Application, or for it to be subject to new and appropriate conditions.

While this appeal has been lodged by a submitter and it is largely for the applicant to defend
the appeal where they wish to proceed with the development, the Council has a role in the
appeal to defend Council’s decision, provide information to the Court and be a party to any
proceedings should the applicant present amendments to the development plans.

It is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded
accordingly.

Previous Council Consideration

A report on this application was considered by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 28 August
2014.

Finance & Risk
The cost of the appeal will be largely borne by the applicant.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil

Internal Consultation

Departments/Sections Consulted:

      Community Services                     X   Planning & Infrastructure
      Disaster Management & Public Order         Building & Plumbing Services
      Waste & Environmental Health               DA Planning
      Community Facilities                       Strategic Land Use Planning
      Cultural Facilities                        Asset Design & Investigations
                                                 Asset Planning
                                                 Civil Operations
                                                 Environment

      Executive Office                           Corporate Services
      Community Engagement                       Finance
      Customer Service                           ICT
      Executive Support                          Procurement & Fleet
      Governance                                 Property & Facilities
      Human Resources                            Revenue Services



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