Our local MP Wade Noonan is showing his support and facilitating a petition which he will present to Parliament. The petition: Draws to the attention of the House (Legislative Assembly) the need for the Government to support Hobsons Bay City Council’s decision to reject a new multi-storey, high density development at Paine Street, Newport. The [READ IN FULL]
We have an important mission to achieve this week, to get as many signatures on a petition. More info on the petition to follow. We need volunteers to undertake a fast paced door knock campaign to collect signatures from the current 360 resident objectors. Followed by a letter drop to all remaining residents in the [READ IN FULL]
Hobsons Bay Leader has written an article, reporting the developers submission of amended plans to VCAT. Below is the text in full… If you view the Leader’s article on this page, you can place comments on the Leader’s website. Undecided fate of Newport timber yards Fiona O’Doherty May 30, 2012 THE developer behind a plan [READ IN FULL]
Current events: The developer has submitted amended plans to VCAT, with no improvements of any significance. Concerns of residents, Council, and park users have been given scant regard. Additionally, new alterations make the development more gated and closed off from the surroundings. Action required: We have VCAT permission to submit a joint Statement of Grounds [READ IN FULL]
As the battle ramps up again, we are looking for more people to volunteer time to assist both core-team activities and communications. If you can assist, please email info@protectnewport.com Any support is appreciated. Thanks.
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]