tecoma maccas vcat papers arrive

Community members have contacted me because they've received a wad of documentation from Maccas (via Norton Rose) about the VCAT appeal.

Although the paperwork can look a little daunting its very easy to lodge a "statement of grounds" and become a party to the appeal at VCAT.

YOU MUST LODGE YOUR STATEMENT OF GROUNDS BY 26 JANUARY, 2012 TO VCAT, COUNCIL AND McDONALDS.

By lodging a "statement of grounds" doesn't mean you have to present a verbal submission to VCAT (but you can if you want to), it doesn't cost you anything to lodge, it is a very important way to make sure your voice is heard and your concerns are taken into account.

So don't be daunted by the paperwork, this is how you make sure the VCAT Members know how you feel and how the application will impact on you. Remember, just like the council process, it's important to make sure your "statement of grounds" is based on planning matters. If you'd like to read the reasons I raised at the council meeting click here.

For more information on how to fill out your "statement of grounds" visit this community webpage: http://nomaccasinthehills.info/