A proposal for a controversial large self-storage facility on a short road in Myocum by Byron Cr Alan Hunter was rejected at last Thursday’s council meeting.
Fellow councillors unanimously voted against the plans, despite it being supported by staff.
Cr Paul Spooner declared a non-pecuniary conflict of interest, owing to his ‘having a close working relationship with Cr Hunter.’ Both Crs Hunter and Spooner left the room when the vote was cast.
Cr Jan Hackett was absent.
The grounds for rejection – pursuant to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 – included that the ‘development is likely to result in adverse environmental and social impacts as a result of increased traffic generation.’
Adverse environmental and social impacts were also listed as reasons for refusal, as was the land use being ‘inconsistent with the character and amenity of the locality.’
Additionally, a ‘current trial approval is yet to lapse and a review of compliance with conditions imposed yet to be undertaken.’
Another motion by mayor Simon Richardson, which was unanimously supported, will ask staff to review the inclusion of ‘road transport terminal’ in the Local Environment Plan (LEP).
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