Action from the developer is about to start up again. More on that shortly In the meantime we need to marshal resources for neighbourhood letterbox dropping. Does anyone have time Thursday or Friday to walk the streets putting flyers into letterboxes? If so, please email admin@protectnewport.com Also seeking expressions of interest from people who [READ IN FULL]
Although not officially advertised for objections, the Timber Yard developer’s latest application is now available for viewing. It seems he is failing to listen to VCAT and residents, and has submitted fundamentally-the-same application again. He has completely missed the opportunity to submit a different proposal that will integrate into our neighbourhood (and it’s character) without [READ IN FULL]
After a meeting with the timber yard developer, we were expecting a response about ideas put forward on behalf of residents to resolve current issues. This was expected to happen prior to the developer making the permit application to Council. The developer has decided to make the planning application to Council first, then undertake Council [READ IN FULL]
The developer contacted an objector representative to discussion the issues of the Timber Yard development and try to come up with a design that may be acceptable to the community, Council and VCAT. Progress update: Representatives for objectors had discussions with the developer where issues with the previously rejected design were considered. Amongst other things, [READ IN FULL]
Representatives of resident objectors are in discussions with the developer, Domain Hill, regarding revised plans for the Timber Yard site. Although we have seen sketches of the revised form, we are waiting on additional style and materials details. We will then begin a formal cycle of receiving community feedback. The developer has also met and continuing [READ IN FULL]
Last weekends sausage sizzle to celebrate our VCAT win was great – and a good chance to catch up socially with neighbours before the silly season is upon us. A big thank you to everyone who brought along a donation, we hit our target and have now covered our fighting fund shortfall… all bills are [READ IN FULL]
At the Timber Yard Development VCAT hearing, VCAT did not grant a permit to the developer to build the proposed design. So we’re celebrating with a… Sausage Sizzle (Armstrong Reserve this Sunday) Sausages are free, but bring anything else you want and your drinks. SUNDAY 28th Oct 2:30pm to after dinner. DONATIONS ACCEPTED towards the fighting fund shortfall. Or [READ IN FULL]
The Age today reports on Planning Minister Matthew Guys on-air comment… “The volume of objections to new developments should be taken into account when considering planning applications”. This comment was made in relation and Armadale development where Stonnington Council is challenging the recent VCAT decision in the Supreme Court. Stonnington argues the tribunal “failed to give due [READ IN FULL]
A group be celebrating our victory at the Prince Albert hotel (cnr Douglas Pde and Albert St) tonight at 7pm. Come on down and join us – it would be great to catch up with everyone who can make it.
We have just received the decision – VCAT have upheld the Council’s decision to not grant a permit to the applicant. Further analysis and a summary to follow, but you can read the decision document here… P27 2012 Raio v Hobsons Bay CC _md 051012 Well done everybody. Conclusion statement from decision document… [READ IN FULL]