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Application: 322 Thorburn Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 322 Thorburn Road.

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The proposed application is for an Agricultural and Horticulture Use to allow a hobby farm, which will grow crops and include a small number of livestock (2-4 goats and 12 chickens). The area will be approximately 5000m2. There will be no public access or visitors to the property.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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