6 June 2019
More than 20 members of the public attended a meeting convened by City of Launceston Council for representors at Launceston’s Albert Hall meeting room today.
These people had submitted formal representations to the City of Launceston Council in connection with a Development Application for a controversial 39.5M high hotel building fronting Paterson, Margaret and Brisbane Streets in Launceston.
After more than two hours of presenting their concerns to Council’s planning staff, a unanimous motion was carried. The motion states:
- Criticised Council’s actions in advertising and exhibiting the Development Application; and
- Expressed no confidence in the ability of City of Launceston Council staff to competently assess the Development Application.
The meeting noted with concern that representations made in relation to the application had already been advertised and re-advertised on three occasions
Furthermore, the meeting contested the Development Application given that it failed to comply with Council’s legislated processes.
Moreover, the meeting noted that the planning staff’s acknowledged failure to correctly notify adjoining property owners.
The meeting also called upon Council to have the Application assessed by an independent party.
Council staff present were asked to convey the feelings of the meeting to the General Manager and Councillors.
The Development Application is due to be considered by Council at its next meeting June 13.
For more information please contact Ian Routley 03 6331 9406
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