A battle is brewing in Main Beach as Council decides whether or not to ignore the existing 3 storey height limit and approve an 8 storey apartment building at 3565 Main Beach Parade.

The developer, Magic Millions owner and wife of Gerry Harvey – Katie Page – was overseas as the Main Beach Progress Association tabled 800 submissions opposed to the new building – written off as “bullshit” by Mr. Harvey.

Should Council approve the building, it will set an interesting precedent for the area – which at present is made up of a large number of older, 3 storey walk-up buildings, and could set  off a wave of redevelopment.  By the same token, given the level of opposition, a relaxion of the Town Plan could also result in a strong community backlash.

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