Gold Coast created at Ettalong, says councillor

The approval of the Tesrol development at Ettalong will create "another Gold Coast-style over-development", according to Gosford Greens Councillor Terri Latella

She said the project was "another unsightly building approved by the Minister who does not live on the Central Coast and does not need to ask for public comment or approval".

Cr Latella said: "Council has, in the past, refused high rises such as the Ettalong Club, and spent ratepayers' money to defend planning standards.

"We want livable and exciting villages that are easily connected with public transport and offer a wide range of economic and social services that provide beachside living and socializing without creating extreme social barriers."

Cr Latella said she would submit a question on notice to the next Council meeting, asking whether a submission was provided to the Minster on the Tesrol Development Application and asking that it be made public.

"I feel it might be important to understand Council's true position," said Cr Latella.

"Why are we not questioning the Minister's approval and whether he/she inspected the area.

"The passing of Tesrol is the erosion of our democratic rights, our rights as residents and home owners who came and purchased believing that the planning laws were the same for one and all," said Cr Latella.

Email, 17 Jan 2011 Cr Terri Latella