Welcome and congratulations to our eight local newest Australian citizens who participated in a citizenship ceremony on September 17 and have chosen to make our Mountain their home. They have come from diverse countries: UK, NZ, South Africa, Belgium, South Korea and Germany.
Springtime on the Mountain – on this weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A great opportunity to see a diverse selection of stunning gardens and see what grows and where.
Footpath dining is classed as a “Temporary Use” under our Planning Scheme (PS).There are restrictions detailed in PS Table 1.7.1.1 and include operating from adjoining premises lawfully operating as a Food and Drink Outlet, and tables, chairs and other furniture are not to be fixed to the footpath, and must be removed from the footpath each day at the close of the hours of operation. Note – Local Law Approvals may be required.
Roadside stalls are intended to be used for the sale of rural produce and cannot be used as a market stall. Please refer to the Roadside Stall Code which can be found in 9.3.13 and the assessment benchmarks in table 9.3.13.3.1 of the PS. A roadside stall must be fully located within the site and has a total development footprint of no more than 9m2. Please refer to Fact Sheet Community Advice Templates re Scenic Rim Planning Scheme 2020 before embarking on the Taj Mahal of roadside stalls.
Cedar Creek Falls Road – the silly season is upon us when all common sense in relation to parking flies out the window. Yellow lines and “no parking” signage only apply to some it seems, and following issues on this road, Council has undertaken road resurfacing, line marking and improved signage, largely due to safety concerns and limited access for emergency services vehicles. Please encourage visitors to park where permitted.
Long Road Sports Complex – NO off-leash dogs are permitted. Please be a responsible owner.
New development applications – there are 4 new applications seeking boundary setback relaxations for carports in front yards. Hardly conducive to improving the amenity of the locality.
MCU25/108 – 113 Alpine Tce. Short-term accommodation. St Bernards Village P/L. Two Tourist Lodges and Manager’s Residence. Council has issued a lengthy information request.
MCU25/116 – 36-48 Bartle Rd. B&B and hydrotherapy rehabilitation – utilising existing secondary dwelling and pool.
MCU25/130 – 84 Eagle Heights Rd. Dual occupancy – 2 detached houses, and Request to Cancel Development Approval (short-term accommodation & function facility).
OPW25/063 – 46-54 Curtis Rd. Earthworks.
Approved: MCU25/102. 9 Young St. New dwelling and large secondary dwelling.
Reminder – Bushfire season is upon us. That means it’s time to clear gutters, enclose under-deck areas, check pumps and water systems, point LPG valves away from the house, and move any firewood stored near the house.
