Hi Everyone, As you know the developer received an VCAT adjournment to submit amended plans to ‘consider Council’s feedback’. Here are copies of the developers letter and amended plans. And below a summary of the changes. Please review. Amended Plans – Cover Letter Amended Plans – Elevations Amended Plans – Plans Amended Plans – Shadow [READ IN FULL]
The Age has written this article, reporting proposed changes to the state’s planning system. Below is the text in full. No doubt the thin edge of a wedge allowing larger developments to bypass neighbourhood scrutiny and objections. State moves to reduce building appeal rights Jason Dowling May 16, 201 AN OVERHAUL of Victoria’s planning [READ IN FULL]
Hi Everyone, The developer requested his VCAT hearing be adjourned so he could submit amended plans which would consider Council’s feedback. The developers amended plans have arrived. In summary the changes are: Number of apartments reduced from 43 to 42. Overall height adjusted, now 0.8m lower. Car park is now called ‘semi-basement’ car park as [READ IN FULL]
The Age has written this article, reporting proposed changes to the state’s planning system. Below is the text in full. The future is here Marc Pallisco March 17, 2012 Planning changes can’t halt suburban high-rise creep. Ten years ago the Bracks Labor government was preparing to release an internally praised but community criticised planning policy [READ IN FULL]
We have received notice from VCAT ordering the following: ORDER 1 The applicant’s request for an adjournment of the hearing of this proceeding is granted on the following basis: a This matter remains in the Major Cases List. b Pursuant to clause 51 of Practice Note – PNPE8 Major Cases List (Planning) the applicant will [READ IN FULL]
The Age has written this article, reporting proposed changes to the state’s planning system. Below is the text in full. Is this a good or bad thing for communities? The devil will be in the detail of course. Planning reform blocks appeals Jason Dowling March 15, 2012 A DRAMATIC overhaul to the state’s planning [READ IN FULL]
Today we sent a letter to VCAT requesting direction on a few matters: Despite being ordered by VCAT, the developer has not explained the cost estimates to justify the matter being eligible for the VCAT Major Case List. We have requested the matter be decided upon. Despite during the Direction heading the applicant informing VCAT/Council/Residents [READ IN FULL]
What a fantastic turn out for last Sundays rally in Armstrong Reserve. Thanks to all those who attended, especially considering the spontaneous planning of the rally the rather short notice given to Neighbours and invited guests. More than 100 residents turned out to express growing concern over Victorian planning and arbitration systems, and take action [READ IN FULL]
Let’s show the government and opposition we’re sick of current planning and arbitration policy that only benefits big developers’ profit margins. An open invitation to hear us has been sent to Premier Ted Baillieu, Planning Minister Matthew Guy, local Members of Parliament, Hobson’s Bay Mayor, Councillors, and the press. This may be our last chance [READ IN FULL]
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