C66 Panel Hearing

The Panel hearing for the C66 Amendment to the Surf Coast Planning Scheme concluded at 5.45pm today.

The Panel have suggested an 8 week target to produce their report/recommendations. 

Once the report has been received, the Surf coast Council has 28 days to release the report to the public.

There will then be a period of time for the council officers to produce their recommendation to councilors.

It could be the new year before council votes on the C66 Amendment and the future of the Spring Creek valley and the other issues it covers. 

We will keep you informed of any developments. 

Council Resolution re C66

COUNCIL RESOLUTION

MOVED Cr Hodge, seconded Cr Smith

That Council:

1. Advise the C66 panel that the resolution adopted by Council on 27 July 2011, that it does not

support development in Spring Creek Valley 1 kilometre west of Duffields Road, remains the formal

position of Council.

2. Unanimously supports the G21 Regional Growth Plan endorsed by the five G21 Councils, local

communities and accepted by the Minister for Planning.

CARRIED: 7:0

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Candidates Forum

There was a good turn out for the candidate forum last night. There were 8 candidates in attendance and the Q&A provided some very interesting/entertaining discussion. Sid Pope did a great job of chairing the forum and keeping things under control. Thanks also to Bellbrae RA, SCEG and AYCC for their respective contributions - a great group effort.

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Update on current planning issues

C66

There will be a special council meeting on Tuesday 13th August at 6.00pm to vote on a recommendation

Purpose

To consider a progress report in relation to the Amendment C66 Panel Hearing, and seek Council’s instructions in relation to the following:

1. Does Council intend to make a submission to the Panel in respect of the appropriate zoning for the 1km west land?

2. If so, what does Council say is the appropriate zoning?

Coles Supermarket

An application for a planning permit was recently on display and open to submission for comment/objection.  We are waiting to hear if the planning committee will refer the application to councilors to hear oral submissions. Because of the current zoning, council cannot stop a supermarket on the site but it can try to influence the conditions under which it operates.

The Sands

A public meeting, for effected land holders, was held at the Sands on Sunday 11th August to hear from representatives from the Handbury Group and a council planning officer about the proposed planning Scheme amendment that allow the current hotel facility to be used as an aged care facility.

The Amendment will go on exhibition on  22nd August for a period of 6 weeks. Council will put more information on their website to assist in the filling out of objection/support forms.

3228 RA local Residents Association launches new website

The 3228 RA website has launched this week and we are excited to provide a resource for our community of useful information, access to advice and all things about our great region. 

You can find out how to get involved, become a member and stay abreast of important local issues. 

We would love to hear from you about how we can improve so please send us a message on our contact page!