VCAT Hearing

There was a VCAT hearing held in Melbourne 15th August for planning approval for 7 permits.

Seems that the hearing went well for our members, some interesting points out of VCAT.

* Suggestion from VCAT that council coastal strategy is breaking planning laws

* Asked council what new rezoning they proposed for our area - council solicitor replied "Rural Conservation" - "VCAT informed council that if zoning rural conservation it would not effect the rights of these people obtaining permission to build".

* Council confirmed the recent ammendment submitted to Justin Madden for approval to stop all development for 2 years so they can continue work on their strategy.

We are hoping a decision is handed down in the not to distant future