The Court hearing about the DA at 776 Pacific Parade (old Elephant Rock Café site) will take place Monday 7th September 2026 (but may go over to a second day- Tuesday 8th) at QEII Courts of Law, 415 George Street, Brisbane. (but there’s also drop off on the other side at Roma Street).
Members of the public are allowed to attend the Planning & Environment Court.
The Case is PEC:631/26 Janssen (and Save Currumbin) v Gold Coast City Council (and John Fuglsang Developments Pty Ltd). The court room is Court 27, level 7.
The presiding judge is Her Honour McDonnell DCJ.
The proceedings start at 10 am but allow time (15-30 min) for security screening at the entrance to the Courts Complex.
https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/_external/courtslawlist/brisbane.htm
The Court building is 300m from the King George Square Car Park with entry from 100 Adelaide Street and exit via Roma Street and across the road from the Roma Street railway station.
This is a very important test case about how the Council interpret height in storeys.
Thank you for all your support. We pray for a good outcome for Currumbin and all beachside communities on the Gold Coast that will be affected by the outcome of this court case.
Notes for behaviour in court:
- Dress neatly and respectfully. A suit is not required, but court is a formal setting.
- Turn off your mobile phone before entering the courtroom.
- Stand when the judge enters or leaves the courtroom when the bailiff calls “All Rise”.
- Sit quietly in the public gallery and do not talk, comment, or make noise.
- Do not eat, drink, chew gum, smoke, or vape in the courtroom.
- Do not photograph, film, livestream, or record proceedings. ]
- If entering or leaving while the judge is already seated, it is customary to bow or nod respectfully toward the bench
The legal team for the neighbour and Save Currumbin Ltd (Applicants) are:
- Michael Connor solicitor Connor O’Meara
- Ben Job KC
- Susan Hedge Barrister at Law