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HAPPY DAYS AFTER a four-year break, the Jamieson Autumn Festival made its much-anticipated return at the weekend, delivering a sunny day filled with festivities for all ages. FULL STORY on page 19. Pictured (from left) Samantha Atherton, Milly Kolb, Charlotte Atherton and Tahlia Hinton. PHOTO: Jamie Buscombe of Jamie Kaye Photography
Strong stance or spin cycle? THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has ruled for the removal of four shipping containers, a sign, and other building works at a commercial laundry located at 195 Mt Buller Road, Mansfield, which Mansfield Shire Council said had been established without proper planning permits as the business expanded. Council said the additional structures erected without permits raised concerns as they did not align with the planning
matter has ultimately Council and local laundryy lock horns after VCAT ruling g the needed a VCAT order.” BY SHAUN McMAHON smcmahon@ nemedia.com.au
controls of the Mansfield Planning Scheme. Owners of AJs Laundry, Andrew and Juliet Jurrjens, said the sign referred to in council’s media release about the decision was there for 30 years before the laundry and used by other businesses. “A permit is not required
for signage on the road, as acknowledged by VCAT, however council put it in the last permit despite our objections,” they said. “Council did agree before the hearing to drop that from the compliance, and council could choose to amend the permit, but chose not to and is going back on its word at the prehearing conference.” In the reasons for its decision, VCAT acknowledged that “the
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alpine approaches are considered important within Mansfield Shire as areas that provide residents and visitors with a pleasant entry experience to the shire and contribute to the amenity of the area”. Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said that this was at the heart of the issue. “We recognise that this business was expanding and providing more services to our community, and that’s a great thing,” he said.
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“The issue in this case was that structures were added without a permit, and they did not respect the township’s character. “We take compliance with the Mansfield Planning Scheme seriously, especially at the alpine approaches. “When we became aware of these added structures, we engaged with the operators and sought to help them understand the requirements and comply, and we regret that
In response, Mr and Mrs Jurrjens said that as stated in the VCAT McDonald’s case, there is no real consistent theme to the approaches of Mansfield and denied the veracity of council’s statement that they tried several times to attempt to engage with them. “There are many such structures, such as at the Dairy, along Mt Buller Road,” they said. ■ Continued page 8
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