General News
1 October, 2023
'Farm gate' home will be just 200 metres from town store
APPROVAL has been given for a new home on farmland 200 metres from Newbridge’s store and hotel. Loddon Shire councillors on Tuesday approved the planning permit application by Mark Peters to build on the 3751 square metre block on the corner of...
APPROVAL has been given for a new home on farmland 200 metres from Newbridge’s store and hotel.
Loddon Shire councillors on Tuesday approved the planning permit application by Mark Peters to build on the 3751 square metre block on the corner of Market Street and the Wimmera Highway.
The former Catholic Church site was sold in January and is zoned farming.
However, council statutory planning co-ordinator Louise Johnston told councillors: “The development of a dwelling on the land would not compromise any existing agriculture activity or have the potential to limit the operation or expansion of adjoining and nearby agricultural uses, as none exist.
“The land is not farmed and given its size and context, has limited potential for agricultural use.
“Given the context and location of the subject site, the proposed use and development is consistent with the existing use and development adjoining and adjacent to the land, would not adversely impact any agricultural activities on nearby land and is therefore considered appropriate in this setting.”
One objection to the permit was received. “The proposed development is right on my boundary and would block my view,” they wrote.
“Currently the view south from my home is across open farmland to the horizon,” the person said.