COUNCILLORS voted to approve a planning permit to change the use of an existing building in Ruffy at 22 Nolans Road to a Museum at its February ordinary council meeting.
Council accepted the planning permit because one of the overarching governance principles in section 9 of the Local Government Act 2020 is that Priority is to be given to achieving the best outcomes for the municipal community, including future generations.
The applicant is Planography Pty Ltd and the planning permit was objected by two people, on the ground of the question of respect for the existing character which they inform as being unique rural ambience, quiet, peaceful, low key lifestyle.
The two objectors also didn't look forward to being confronted daily by the 'implements of war' and would like all memorabilia located within the shed.
They also requested the signage to have minimal visual impact among other objections.
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"The site will be used as a Military Memorabilia Display and the building has previously been utilised in the past for an engineering business and associated storage," Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks said.
"A caretaker's house and accommodation area will be constructed on a first floor above the museum display area," she said.
"Signage will be displayed, and car parking will be provided on–site."
Further detail on the application can be found in Council's Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au.
