Agenda - Byron Shire Council - NSW Government

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
ORDINARY MEETING 9 MAY 2013 (66)
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Report No. 12.12. PLANNING – Copyright issues in relation to development
applications
Executive Manager: Environment and Planning
Report Author: Wayne Bertram, Manager Development Assessment and Certification
File No:
#DM1215976
Theme
Environment and Planning - Development Assessment
Summary:
On the 22 March 2012 as a result of a notice of motion, Council resolved
12-195 That Council receive a report that:
a) Clarifies the justification and determination for not making
available to the community the opportunity to make copies
and/or view development application information as it is
currently practised by Byron Shire Council.
b) Define opportunities for making information available and
expanding the openness, accountability and transparency of
information on-line and in hard copy.
c) Provide information on how individuals can access information
on their own properties including historical records,
development approvals and information for prospective
purchasers or real estate agents to provide for pre-sale due
diligence.
These issues have been reviewed and as a result of recent legislative
changes opportunities for making information available have been
proposed.
RECOMMENDATION:
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That Council review DCP 2010 Chapter 17 to ensure that this chapter is up to date with
legislative changes; allows for advertising/notification to those parties that are most likely
to be effected; and to allow for ‘view only’ access to development application plans on
Council’s website to facilitate a transparent process for advertised and neighbour
notification of developments.
Ordinary Meeting Agenda 09/05/13