The term “In Principle ” is defined by the The Town Planning Scheme No.3 of Denmark. 6.6.2 of the Scheme says ” Any decision by the Council made pursuant to Clause 6.6.1 shall not in any way bind the Council or fetter its discretion when dealing substantially with an application concerning the same development.” [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Cr. Alex Syme has prepared a map showing possible sites for the new industrial area. I am going to have a lot more to say about this but as usual am short of time right now. Please study map ( you need to click on it ) and send me some comments.!!!preferred-ag-college-site.pdf
A quick rundown on on last nights council meeting. Item 9.1.1 Scheme Amendment Request for Lots 1,2,4,5 & 6 Ficifolia/Peaceful Bay Road was deferred until the Draft Local Planning Strategy is completed.It is uncertain when this will be. Item 9.1.3 Scheme Amendment Request for Lot 374 Scotsdale Rd was unanimously rejected . Item 9.1.4 lot 14 [...]
Cr, Ken Richardson-Newton has withdrawn his motion to allow dogs at Ocean Beach because it would involve the council in disregarding its own local laws or a lengthy process in re-writing them.He will push for dog access when the laws are reviewed in 2009 .
Another item before council this month is a revised development plan for additional tourist units at Lot 14 Inlet Drive….The Waterfront Motel site. Council has received plans and a submission for the development of an additional 32 single and two bedroom tourist units and a microbrewery as part of the existing tourist development.This will need [...]
PLEASE NOTE. I have been suffering from a computer/internet glitch for the last few days…so be patient…it may take awhile to reply to emails. Thanks Telstra!!
Todays meeting will discuss two Scheme Amendment Requests ( SAR ). Many people do not understand exactly what SARs are and their importance in Local Government.Here is my version..Im [...]
The agenda for next Tuesdays meeting is out..I have lots of reading and homework to do.First thing up on agenda is the issue of dogs at Ocean Beach.As everyone knows the inlet was not opened this year and consequently access to the dog exercise area has become problematic to say the least! Cr. Richardson-Newton has [...]
On Monday councillors and staff went on a bus tour of the shire to familiarise ourselves with some of the issues facing Denmark and to show the new CEO Dale Stewart the sights. We spent the entire day from 8.30 to 5.00 on tour ….the shire being so large we really could only get an [...]
I would like to say sorry and apologise for neglecting you.. but I have been busy ! I also had to go to Perth ( it was super hot ) for a few days so missed out on the Walk Against Warming . By all reports it was very well attended. Good on you [...]
The Hon.Jon Ford MLC, Minister for Regional Development was in town today to present a cheque of $16000 to the Denmark Community Future Fund. Together with $10000 from the shire and $6000 donated by the community it makes $32000 to get things going.
The pictures show Dr Gill Sellar receiving the cheque from the Minster. [...]

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