The site of the proposed three-storey unit block is on the corner of Baker Drive and Killuke Crescent and has been met with concern from local residents. 

Resident Gordon Bates addressed the councillors at the meeting yesterday and said the proposed building would negatively impact on his home.

“This development would have a negative impact on our privacy. The screening trees that are included in the development would cause mess and damage to our gutters and roof,” he said. 

Mr Bates and his wife live next door to the site of the proposed unit block in a one-storey dwelling. 

“The height of the building is a non-compliance issue and it would tower over neighbouring buildings.”

A petition opposing the development has collected 207 signatures from residents who say it will change the nature of the seaside village. 

“We are not against development, we’re against non-compliance,” Mr Bates said.

Mel Timmins also addressed the councillors during the meeting and spoke against the proposal. 

“The development is inappropriate for the nearby Crescent Head Community Preschool and the area,” she said. 

“The overflow parking from the units will flow out onto the street. A development of this type isn’t suitable to Crescent Head.”

Councillors have decided to defer any decisions regarding the proposed development until they undertake a site inspection to gauge a better understanding of the size and scale of the building. 

“We need to know where the extremities of the building are,” Cr Bruce Morris said. 

“We also need to take into consideration the public submissions made to council about the development and we need to address the concerns raised.”

Cr Leo Hauville was against the deferral and argued a site inspection wouldn’t be beneficial for councillors. 

“To have marks on the ground to see where the building will be won’t be that helpful. Will holding a marker up give us any real indication of the scale of the building?” he said. 

Councillors will now undergo a site inspection before any further decisions are made.

Council is aiming to hold the inspection before the March council meeting.

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