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Stream 2 - Rural, Rural Residential and Rural Lifestyle, Gibbston Character Zone, Indigenous Vegetation and Wilding Exotic Trees

This hearing was held on 2 - 23 May 2016 and covered Chapters 21, 22, 23, 33 and 34 - Rural, Rural Residential and Rural Lifestyle, Gibbston Character Zone, Indigenous Vegetation and Wilding Exotic Trees. On this page you will find all relevant documentation relating to the stream including S42A reports (aka planner's report), evidence, and recordings.

General hearing information

Minutes and Memoranda

Section 42A reports

Pre-lodged evidence and legal submissions

Evidence presented at hearing

Below is all the evidence pre-lodged in accordance with the Panel's Direction and the Notice of Hearing. You may also want to refer to the submitter list.

Hearing recordings

Depending on your sound quality of your device, these recordings may be best heard through headphones.

Council's right of reply