Walker Corporation have expressed disappointment a rescission motion has been lodged at Wollondilly Shire Council over the controversial Macquariedale Road, Appin Planning Proposal.
The rescission motion was lodged on Monday night soon after council voted to put the proposal on public exhibition.
The rescission motion will be decided at the next council meeting on May 16.
Walker Corporation are seeking council approval for what it says are significantly amended Macquariedale Road plans.
The revised planning proposal includes larger 700 square metre lot sizes, cycleways, upgrades to Gordon Lewis Oval, a $2.5 million community grants program supporting local sports clubs and community groups, a $500,000 environmental grants fund, $2.5 million to upgrade Appin Road and $2.15 million to upgrade the village shopping centre.
Gerry Beasley, the executive planner for Walker Corporation, said after the meeting: “We are disappointed to be going back before council for further debate.
“If adopted, this rescission motion would prevent the community from providing feedback on this new proposal, whether good or critical.
“We support the opportunity for consultation with the broader community so we can address questions they have,” Mr Beasley said.
Walker was excluded from the previous community mediation sessions and as a result there is a lot of misinformation that needs to be corrected, he said.
“There were comments from councillors that indicated they believed the report was recommending the rezoning when in fact the report only recommended the proposal be placed back on exhibition,’’ Mr Beasley said.
“There was also a suggestion that the rezoning would abolish the ability for the potential bypass to be built around Appin, which is not the case.
“Perhaps it’s time to look at different forms of community consultation where all members of the community have the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and be heard,” Mr Beasley said.
