The Trust did ask WNC this question and this is a quote from the reply
"On the ‘no stand, no land’ point, it is correct, and was noted at the meeting, that the Council has moved on this point as the process of negotiation and offers developed.
It was not a change that the council sought, but was a change in the terms of the higher CDNL offer"
Sorry poor use of language on my part. I was aware of the above but thank you for re-sharing. I guess I should have worded it that any frustration should be with the council.