Broadcast company appeals decision blocking Queenstown office, tower

Telcor & Cultural Broadcasting Inc has appealed the decision by acting Chief Justice Ian Chang to quash a decision by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) approving an application by the company to construct a building to house the company’s operations in Queenstown.

Justice Chang had ruled in favour of Queenstown residents, who attempted to block the construction in the area.

But in court documents seen by this newspaper, the company is arguing that the decision did not give enough attention to the provisions in the Town and Country Planning Act. It also suggests that either the proper party was not before the court or a bad order was made.

Trine Misick, a Queenstown resident, is named as the respondent, while the company is listed as a party added to the proceedings by leave of the court.