The statement follows months of controversy over the council's decision to restrict development in some areas of the Port.

At Tuesday night's council meeting Cr MacKenzie tabled a mayoral minute asking councillors to meet with members of the Safe Ears group and to consider removing certain development restrictions. The restrictions, including the inability to build in some areas, fall into line with Australian Standards on aircraft noise and were recommended by council head planner David Broyd earlier this year.

"I'm not saying David Broyd was wrong, I'm saying I think we might have pushed on too early and perhaps we can come up with something better," Cr MacKenzie said.

Cr MacKenzie said extensive insulation could allow for development in areas where council restrictions prevented homes being built. He said concerns over the inability to rebuild an existing home should it be destroyed also needed to be addressed.