An onsite conciliation between Council and developer Callum Sked is set for April 24, commencing at 10.30am at 30 Chinbible Ave, Mullumbimby regarding his plans for 25 single-storey detached townhouses on a large block.
Sked has again taken Council to court for ‘deemed refusal’ with his latest proposal, which is located on low-lying flood-prone land near the showgrounds.
A developer can take Council to court
A developer can take Council to court claiming a ‘deemed refusal’ when their development application has not been assessed within the required timeframe.
His plans are vigorously opposed by neighbours, owing to the flood risk to them, and its bulk and scale.
Solicitors acting for Council say in a letter to neighbours that ‘Council received a large number of submissions in response to the development application’.
Residents who made submissions also have the opportunity to inform the court orally of their concerns.
Resident Chris Leach told The Echo, ‘Residents near the proposed development remain concerned about its flood effects. The high density of what is proposed, mixed with poor drainage and inadequate stormwater means the risk affects all of us nearby, forever. This is made even worse if the developer uses fill on the site’.
Calls to attend
Residents are encouraging others who are opposed to the development to attend the onsite meeting with the Land and Environment commissioner on April 24 from 10.30am, even if they are not speaking.
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