The council resolved to discontinue the right of way between the Titanic Restaurant and 3 Nelson Place, owned by Nelson Place Village, paving the way for a sale to KAS Enterprises, which runs the Titanic Restaurant.
Titanic Restaurant manager Sally-Ann Wilson said she was “delighted” with the result.
“We are just thrilled that the council has supported the little guy. It is great that they have decided to support a unique business in Williamstown.”
Property lawyer Marine Nincevic, who delivered the final submission to the council on behalf of Nelson Place Village at the June 13 ordinary meeting, would not comment on the council’s decision.
However, during the same submission hearing on June 13, Nelson place Village director Brendan O’Brien told the council “we will not be dispossessed of this land”.
Mr O’Brien indicated at that time that the company would be willing to contest the issue if the council ruled in favour of KAS Enterprises, including taking the matter to the Supreme Court.
The recommendation adopted by the council noted that “the discontinuance is consistent with and meets relevant planning controls in relation to the area”.
