“I just would like council to be consistent,” Ms Bell said.

Ms Bell plans to speak at tonight’s council meeting about a development application concerning the construction of a secondary dwelling at 98 Dalton Street, which has been recommended for approval.

Ms Bell said she and several residents in neighbouring properties in nearby Prince Street and Lords Place were concerned about the planned construction.

Ms Bell said she believed the building would “adversely affect the importance and value of the heritage conservation area in which it is situated”.

 Ms Bell said while she didn’t object to people being allowed to build a separate dwelling on their property, the construction still had to meet certain standards.

“Our primary objection is that we need to retain the heritage nature of this precinct,” she said.

“I accept that if it were built in a way that was sympathetic to the precinct is wouldn’t devalue what’s already here.”

Ms Bell said the proposed building was “very basic” in its proposed construction style and building materials.

“It’s the second-rate nature of the building that I think’s really offensive,” she said.

According to a report to councillors, the property falls within the heritage conservation area, but is not listed on the council’s heritage inventory.

The council’s heritage advisor also recommended conditions for some of the secondary house’s external features.

Ms Bell said she and her neighbours were also concerned there may not be adequate parking for residents at the proposed dwelling which could prompt them to park in a narrow rear laneway.

Ms Bell said she had spent a lot of time and money ensuring her own property was restored to a high standard in keeping with the heritage of the building and feared council was setting a precedent where anything goes.

The owner of the property, Jan Granger, said she preferred not to comment on the development at this stage.

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