Opinion

YOUR SAY: A new process is vital to protect Ballarat heritage

By Letters to the Editor
Updated July 21 2020 - 4:50pm, first published 4:00pm

INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION

Ditchy's view.
Ditchy's view.

A review of the delegated permit process is due. It is important for councillors to have a process whereby they are kept up to date about planning processes, developments and permits and the qualifications of those making those decisions. For over ten years now, Ballarat Council has often appointed planning managers with too few formal planning qualifications and heritage advisors with few qualifications in architecture and building. Managers can influence or override the decisions of their qualified planners without the councillors knowing. This is a recipe for corruption and inconsistent decisions. Will Councillors have the time to read the reports made by qualified planners regarding a planning decision or will they too make inconsistent calls?

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