At the Council meeting on Tuesday 25 February, it was resolved that that:

1.Council apply to the Minister for Local Government in accordance with Section 47 (5) – (9) of the Local Government Act 1993 for consent to grant the proposed easements referred to in item 2 of this recommendation.

2.Council, subject to Item 4 of this recommendation and Minister’s consent, authorises:

A.Easement 1

An Easement to Drain Water, 1 metre wide and approximately 21 metres in length, and associated Positive Covenant, by underground pipe within Lots 82 and 87 in DP 25964 Patanga Park, Frenchs Forest in favour of 22 Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest (Lot 86 DP 20077) for an amount in accordance with Council’s adopted Fees and Charges.

B.Easement 2

An Easement to Drain Water, 1 metre wide and approximately 5 metres in length, and associated Positive Covenant, by underground pipes within Lot 82 DP 25964 Patanga Park, Frenchs Forest in favour of 26 Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest (Lot 84 DP 20077) for an amount in accordance with Council’s adopted Fees and Charges.

3.Council delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documentation in order to give effect to this resolution.

4.All costs associated with the granting of the proposed easements and associated Positive Covenants as referred to in item B of this recommendation, including but not limited to, Council’s legal costs, GST if applicable, document registration and reinstatement of land post authorised drainage works, be funded by the applicants.

View the Council minutes and full recommendation.

Thank you to those who made a submission on this proposal. This item is now scheduled for Council's consideration at its meeting on Tuesday 25 February 2020.

View the Council agenda and report, Item 13.2, pg. 114

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Under s47 of the Local Government Act 1993, we’re considering granting the following easements to enable the construction of underground stormwater drainage pipes within Patanga Park.

The proposed easements are to be granted in perpetuity, subject to Council approval and payment to Council of an independently assessed value of compensation.

We’re considering granting an easement (approximately 1m wide and 21m in length) to the owner of 22 Frenchs Forest Rd East (Lot 86 DP 20077) to drain water over part of Council community land (Patanga Park, Lots 82 & 87 DP 25964) to 26 Frenchs Forest Rd East (Lot 84 DP 20077).

View the Draft Easement Plan

We’re considering granting an easement (approximately 1m wide and 5m in length) to the owner of 26 Frenchs Forest Rd East (Lot 84 DP 20077) to drain water over part of Council community land (Patanga Park, Lot 82 DP 25964).

View the Draft Easement Plan

• Complete the submission form below (submissions now closed)
• In writing to the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655
• Email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au(External link)

Enquiries: Council’s Property Officer on 1300 434 434

Submissions closed Sunday 20 October 2019