This week has been a win for two small Great Lakes communities, which have been fighting against the development of Manufactured Housing Estates (MHE).
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Earlier this week Green Point residents learned the Land and Environment Court had knocked back a developer's application to establish an 87 lot estate in Bottlebrush Close.
Green Point Community Association president, Gaye Tindall was understandably delighted with the outcome.
"It is a great result for the community," Mrs Tindall said.
"But, let's hope we don't have to do through it again."
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Mrs Tindall said while the past two years had been stressful for a lot of community members, it had also been a period of unity.
"It binds the community.
"People feel disconnected when these things are on their doorstep."
The proposal, put forward by Oxford Street Holdings, also included a community clubhouse, recreational facilities and caravan/RV parking over three lots.
It was mooted back in 2008.
MidCoast Council has upheld its earlier decision to refuse a developer consent to a MHE on Blackhead Road, Tallwoods.
Councillors voted unanimously at yesterday's June 26 monthly ordinary meeting in Forster.
MidCoast Appropriate Development (MAD) group spokesperson, Scott Pearse congratulated both MidCoast Council and the Land and Environment Court on the decision.
"It shows that council can go to the Land and Environment Court and win," Mr Pearse said.
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Jeanene Duncan
Jeanene has more than 40 years experience as a regional and rural journalist starting at The Land Newspaper. She also worked for Stock Journal Newspaper (SA), McPherson, Fairfax newspapers and Rural Press, and contributed to various magazines.
Jeanene has more than 40 years experience as a regional and rural journalist starting at The Land Newspaper. She also worked for Stock Journal Newspaper (SA), McPherson, Fairfax newspapers and Rural Press, and contributed to various magazines.
