by Don Palmer | Aug 28, 2022 | Election
A not too widely understood fact is Council does not have control over what development is approved, and what is not. Council’s development dilemma is that this misunderstanding has several in our community believe we (Council) are hypocrites. Spruiking one thing,...
by Don Palmer | Oct 1, 2021 | Development
We have experienced yet another development dilemma prompted by the recent changes in planning laws. I say yet another, following on from my recent posts, including the questions I have raised around demolition. Several residents have contacted local Elected Members...
by Don Palmer | Sep 27, 2021 | Development
Without knowing demolition does not require approval anymore, we figured we won the war earlier this year. The war against an inappropriate change in zoning in Black Forest and Clarence Park (west). We did, but little did we realise that hidden away in the detail,...
by Don Palmer | Sep 24, 2021 | Development
Where do you go if Council can’t help you? Two days ago I provided a list of things that might cause you concern about developments next door. Yesterday I followed this up with an explanation of where you can obtain assistance from Council. Accordingly, today I...
by Don Palmer | Sep 23, 2021 | Development
Council can help you, as I indicated in my last blog post with certain issues that might occur on a development site next door to you. What are the matters that Council is responsible for? Any matters listed below that are the responsibility of the Council should be...
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