Hi ,
The latest update :
1. Discussions with Department of Planning & Council Planner concluded that a DA application may be an avenue to assist provide weight to our case notwithstanding the additional costs and bother. Council advised that loss of a view would not be in itself sufficient objection if impact was approx less than 50%. Further a view corridor analysis would be conducted if above 50% determining the final outcome.
2. On initiating the process I realised approval was required by the owners corporation and Community Association before submission on writing to owners corp ( also informing them that i had taken action against the CA)they told me that they could not provide approval given the current situation with the CA. Interestingly , I received a letter from the CA the same day the first after 5 months noting that they had suspended all shutter instals due to inconsistencies with their own architects advice ( what these are were not explained ) and a new procedure was being written .. and thanked me for my cooperation REALLY !!!
3. I am disgusted with the politics being played here and look forward to my opportunity to ask them to explain there actions in a formal setting such as the NCAT.
As noted in our letter – we believe that our right to the full use of our balcony, reduction in energy costs , privacy and most significantly protection from the western sun far outweighs any argument to loss of a very partial view .