The application was retrospectively seeking permission for a motor racing facility which was constructed last year and was bought to the council's attention when a noise complaint was raised.

The DA for 329 George Town Road was recommended to be approved before the meeting but councillor Hugh McKenzie moved an alternate motion to refuse the application due to it having an unreasonable impact on surrounding residents.

The applicants built the facility for their children to further their motor racing interest, with the design labelled a work of art during the council discussion but several residents voiced their opposition to the development.

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Applicant Meika Frost said that they did not mean to create disruption just an outlet for their kids.

"It is a track just for children ... at no time was [it intended] for races, ride meets or anything of the sort, it is just for personal use," she said.

"We never set out to do the wrong thing, our children have chosen this as their sport and we built them a track to further their interest."

Resident Diana McHenry, and other residents, raised concerns about the level of disruption the track would cause the nearby residents.

"There are several nearby residents who have expressed concern regarding the effects of noise ... and those who working non-traditional hours and suffering from shift work," she said.

The key part to note is that the site of the development and surrounding area have been designated as sites for future residential land and development as part of the Greater Launceston Plan.

This was proved a key factor for council, with councillors, including Cr McKenzie expressing concerns over the impact the motorbike track would have on developing the area for residential use in the future.

"If you're a developer going in there, and you've got a motorbike track, beside you making a noise around it, the ability to actually sell the concept of a residential area where you can have a peaceful use for your residence will be significantly compromised by that situation," he said.

"The developer would be totally disadvantaged to sell these blocks off in future with this motorbike track there," Cr Paul Spencer said.

Issues were also raised as to how the council would monitor the noise limits imposed on the DA.

The alternative motion was carried with a majority of councillors voting in favour of the motion.

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