Submission re Planning Proposal – Review of LEP Subdivision Provisions
The Planning Proposal A key component of the Proposal is the setting of minimum ‘parent’ (original) lot sizes for land proposed for dual occupancy or multi dwelling development – Dual occupancy in zones R1&R2 (as SDCP) - 500 sqm (attached) and 700 sqm (detached) Multi-dwelling housing in zones R [...]
Submission re RA20/1000 – Subdivision Proposed for 510 Beach Rd
As part of the justification for this Proposal, the adjoining subdivision Campbell’s Run was used as a comparator. The design of the current version of the Proposal should therefore be assessed by comparing it with Campbell’s Run. What emerges from that comparison however, is not similarities, but a [...]
Planning Proposal – Changes to Subdivision Provisions
Background Planning legislation around subdivisions, dual occupancies and multi-dwelling development is complex. Forum Committee members have discussed the content of this Proposal with Council Planning staff and have attempted here to simplify and explain the proposed changes and their impacts. Wit [...]
Council Dismiss Complaint Made Against the Forum
From David Carter, Forum Chairman At the Forum meeting on 12 December 2019 I referred to “Letters received from a lawyer re Mananga building works” and advised that we would provide further information at the appropriate time. I can now let you know the content of the letters, the complaints made ag [...]
510 Beach Road Subdivision Update
This site is located between the Campbells Run and Coomonderry Ridge sub-divisions. Council have advised the application and plans will be placed on Public Exhibition from 15 April to 15 May. Some information is currently available on Councils DA Tracking website under reference RA20/1000. The Devel [...]
Hitchcocks Ln Subdivision Update
This Planning Proposal received a Gateway Determination in September 2018. Although it is not yet ready for public exhibition, a number of studies have been completed. One of the more contentious impacts is the visual impact of the development and a report has been prepared for Council on providing [...]
Request for Footpath along Kangaroo Valley Road
Following several requests from residents wanting a footpath along Kangaroo Valley Road, a Forum Sub-Committee was established to consult with residents to determine how the matter could be taken forward with Council. The Sub-Committee prepared a background position paper to support a residents' pet [...]
Forum Agenda 12 December
Forum Meeting - Thursday 12 December 6.45 Christmas 'Drinks & Nibbles' 7.30 Forum Meeting Draft Planning Proposal for 55 Wire Lane Temporary Function Centres update Tourist Accommodation Development Status Infrastructure updates George St Park sculpture Correspondence/ General Business [...]
Questionnaire on Tourist Accommodation Review
Council is reviewing the Shoalhaven LEP provisions relating to Tourist & Visitor Accommodation and has provided a questionnaire to obtain community feedback. Here is a set of recommended answers based on the presentations overwhelmingly endorsed at Forum meetings - Q5. Do the existing provision [...]
Council Review of LEP and DCP on 7 April
The Council review of the Shoalhaven LEP and DCP relates to - Tourist & Visitor Accommodation Clause 2.8 Temporary Use of Land The review is driven by Berry Forum proposals aimed at addressing loopholes in the LEP that are open to exploitation for significant financial gain. RMS has identified t [...]