GTC voted unanimously to support West Tamar Council's motion on the Batman Bridge to write to the state government requesting independent research on John Batman.

Mayor Greg Kieser said the move would allow all three councils to act with "one voice".

"We effectively voted to support the same motion so the three councils can collaborate and go back to the state government with one voice and say 'this is what we want to do'," Mr Kieser said

"Let's consult with our community, in particular our Aboriginal community."

Last week, WTC voted unanimously to write to the state government and ask them to conduct independent research on John Batman and use that research to inform community consultations regarding proposals to change the name of the bridge and install an art sculpture on-site.

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The state government is expected to receive the request letter this week.

On the development application front, GTC voted unanimously to approve a community building to be located on Tam O'Shanter Road Lulworth.

The building will be used as a community building with amenities for users as well as function spaces and visitor accommodation which would be a single bedroom unit.

The land is zoned recreational, with plans to originally construct a golf course to expand/compliment the existing golf course.

Mr Kieser said the council was supportive of the facility.

"We are very supportive of the community facility," he said.

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Another important DA for a 22-lot subdivision at Bellbuoy Beach Road, Low Head was in front of council.

The application wanted to subdivide the existing property to build an additional 22 units for residency, infrastructure and a balance lot.

Three representations were received during the public exhibition period, with concerns raised about the development's impact on vegetation and habitat as well as impact on the community size.

GTC voted to unanimously support the DA which was the recommended action prior to the meeting.

Mr Kieser labelled the DA a natural progression for the area.

"It's a very natural progression of a subdivision that has been growing in popularity and we are as a council highly supportive [of this DA]," he said.

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