But despite a major revision of initial plans and approval from seven government agencies, Goode Beach residents are still concerned about the resort’s scale and density.

The Frenchman Bay Progress Association recently overwhelmingly rejected the resort in its present form.

Sub-committee member John Tonkin said that if the development proceeded it would have a massive impact on a unique site.

“The size, scale and density of the proposed development is not in keeping, either with the site or the current world focus on economic, environmental and social sustainability.

“The present design of up to three storeys will be a highly visible eyesore from all local vantage points and will not blend in with the stunning natural beauty of this area.”

Resident Dr John Francis said the major problem was the development was massive.

“Have traditional owners and all environmental agencies been adequately consulted regarding the 10km deep sewerage line intended to run through Torndirrup National Park?” he said

“My concern is that the building might go ahead prior to the sewer connection and the expense then be so great, that the council might revert to an on-site effluent treatment system.

“No guarantees could then be made that the effluent would not seep down to the pristine beach.”

Councillors grilled staff over the resort’s planning issues at the May agenda briefing meeting on Tuesday night.

Cr Roland Paver questioned whether the City was paying close enough attention to the developer’s intentions.

He said there was a possibility the resort could be converted to permanent residential units if it was unviable.

Cr Dot Price said not enough montage photographs had been taken, with none from Goode Beach showing the visual impact.

Cr Jill Bostock questioned why Council was spending so much time and money on the development, when orderly planning regimes could have saved time.