Councillor Matt Brown, with the support of Councillors Mark Croxford and Warren Steel, has lodged a rescission motion over last night’s decision by the other councillors to reject the Golden Valley Road DA.

The DA, for a 51 lot estate on the eastern boundary of Jamberoo, was recommended for acceptance by staff [Golden Valley Rd DA rejected].

“People in Kiama and Jamberoo expect the rule of law to be applied - that is if you comply with the law then you need to be respected by its decision makers,” says Councillor Brown.

“Council has spent over $200,000 in resources on this development and independent professional officers have recommended approval. Councillors need to respect the process and the law, and the work of our staff.

“I expect this would be lost in the Land & Environment Court. Why should Kiama ratepayers have to pay for poor decision making by councillors?”