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Re the article "Fiona's art decko house gets nod" (POST, 29/12), it appears that there are now two sets of rules for development approvals in the Town of Cambridge, one for great people and one for mere mortals. The council's fawning attitude, exemplified by the quote from the mayor that "they are such great people, you can't really deny them", is an insult to any other applicant wishing to reduce setbacks and open-space allowances or other statutory requirements who is not in the position that Dr Wood is in. This should make an interesting precedent for future applications. The rules on development are meant to provide a form of equality in that the constraints on development by anyone are the same and considerations such as overshadowing and proximity to boundaries and neighbouring buildings are there to maintain a livable space for all properties. Those rules that protect the living environment may appear to stifle creativity and individuality, but would it not be more creative to remain within the rules and still produce such individuality? This is no criticism of Dr Wood or the proposal. Anyone can submit a development application that stretches, bends or ignores the rules, and this newspaper has reported on a vast number of examples, such as Multiplex's Cottesloe Hotel proposal. It is up to those elected to enforce those rules to ensure the equal application of them. Peter Carleton |
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