Council Minutes 21 January 2008 - Waratah-Wynyard Council

Planning Authority Reports
Chris and Bev Banks
Issue Raised:
The representors bought land at the rear of their lot that was previously part
of the subject site when a previous subdivision design was proposed. As part
of the previous design, the representors would have had street access to the
rear of their lot. Concerned that the new subdivision design does not provide
street access to the rear of the representor’s lot. Representors made the
purchase of the rear land on the advice of Council staff.
Representors provides the following solution to the issue:
- Proposed Lot 1 be limited in size by extending the proposed road reserve to
the boundary of their property where the driveway access point is located.
Planning Comment:
It appears that the representors purchased the parcel of land at the rear of their
lot on the basis of a previous, approved subdivision design. The previous
subdivision design was such that a road connection could be provided to the
rear of both the representor’s and neighbours lots. There was never any
guarantee that the proponents of the previous subdivision would proceed with
it and the representors speculated on the purchase. The current design is
considered to provide appropriate road connections and there is no
requirement for the developer to provide a connection to the rear of number
143 and 145 Inglis Street. If this subdivision is approved, there is still no
guarantee that it will proceed.
With respect to the recommended design change, Council must consider that
application as submitted. There are not sufficient, valid grounds to warrant a
condition requiring the design to be altered.
Chris and Bev Banks
Issue Raised:
With the exception of the issue raised above, the representor supports the
subdivision but would like to see more environmentally friendly features
incorporated.
Planning Comment:
It is noted that the representors support the subdivision. The subdivision is
assessed on the merits in accordance with the Planning Scheme requirements.
Future developments may incorporate environmentally friendly features
however, the Planning Scheme standards do not mandate the inclusion of such
features.
Waratah-Wynyard Council – Ordinary Meeting Minutes – 21 January 2008 Page 49