Drinkers made to toe red line IT’S not obvious to patrons, but a red line on a planning permit shows just where (and sometimes when) alcohol can be consumed at outlets throughout the Mornington Peninsula. A bid to extend the red line to include building extensions and two paths at the 19 hectare Mantons Creek Winery, Shoreham, has been knocked by the shire’s planning services committee. Despite planning services team leader Clydie Brewer’s assurances that moving the red line at the Tucks Rd property met all planning and legislative criteria, councillors agreed that it did not meet “objectives and decision guidelines” in the shire’s planning scheme. The land is within the Green Wedge zone “This is a victory for the people. I want to protect the amenity of the neighbours,” Cr David Gill told The News after the Monday 14 August decision. He said councillors had been shown photographs and wedding marques erected on the property. Cr Gill said many businesses wanted to extend their red line drinking areas. He said Mantons Creek had made additions to existing buildings and then sought to move them within the red line. In her report to the planning services committee Ms Brewer said objectors to moving the red line feared there would be an increase in noise and a precedent set by “encouraging uses in the area that are not suited to rural values”. However, Ms Brewer saw the change “to be a minor extension to the existing red line area and will be contained to the existing built form on site”. She said there would be no change to the num-
ber of patrons or operating hours. “It is considered that the extended licenced area is appropriately sited as it is situated within an area that has been established for the sale and consumption of liquor.” Ms Brewer believed permit conditions would prevent any nuisance. Keith Platt
Peninsula’s future RESIDENTS are being invited to provide feedback on the draft Mornington Peninsula Housing and Settlement Strategy 2017. The strategy aims to set directions for housing and population growth on the peninsula over the next 15 years. It also aims to recognise and protect the values and character of the peninsula. To view the draft strategy and make a submission visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay or by emailing hss@mornpen.vic.gov.au Those wanting to make a submission in person can visit shire offices 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday at Queen St, Mornington, Marine Parade, Hastings or Besgrove St, Rosebud. Submissions can also be mailed. Submissions must be received by 5pm Monday 25 September.
Choir at the pub THE Australian Welsh Male Choir will perform at Kirks Hotel, the Esplanade, Mornington, 8pm, Wednesday 30 August. The choir is planning to tour the UK in late 2018, culminating in a combined concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London. It is looking for new members to join and participate in the tour. The pub visit is a free event. For meals bookings call 5975 2007.
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