Hi, The residents action group is holding a briefing in the park (Armstrong reserve next to the Timber Yard site) at 3pm Sunday the 29th January. It’s an opportunity to hear the latest developments, what going to happen in the near future, express opinions, offer support, and ask questions. See you there if you can [READ IN FULL]
SUMMARY Complete forms ASAP –> place in nearest drop box –> we will transmit to all parties. DETAILS Due to the developer paying to have his VCAT Hearing on the Major Case List, VCAT have scheduled a fast-tracked process… as a result objectors need to submit the Statement of Grounds forms before the 6th of [READ IN FULL]
Please find below Hobsons Bay Council’s town planner’s report stating their grounds for refusing the developers application. The Good: Council seem to be clear on why the design and scale of this building is not appropriate for our neighbourhood and the Timber Yard site. Largely reiterating their in-fill guidelines and highlighting how detrimental it is [READ IN FULL]
Following Council’s refusal of the developer’s proposal, the developer has submitted an appeal to VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal). As expected the developer has applied and paid to be on the fast-track Major Case List. This means VCAT has scheduled a very fast timeframe for objectors to submit paperwork, the hearing to take place, [READ IN FULL]
The Hobson’s Bay Council has just sent out letters to objectors notifying them of the Council’s refusal of the developers proposal. Needless to say, many resident objectors will be very pleased. The cover letter reads as follows… OBJECTORS NOTICE Planning Permit Application No. PA1123425 6 Paine St, Newport VIC 3015 Construction of 43 dwellings ranging [READ IN FULL]
These articles have been published in the Hobsons Bay Leader. Article below by Hobsons Bay Leader… or go to the articles “Woollen Mills report released” and “Hobsons Bay to make call on high-rise development“. Woollen Mills report released By Laura Keys 28 Nov, 2011 2:54 PM THE planning advisory committee’s report on the proposed [READ IN FULL]
An article regarding the 6 Paine St development has just been published in the Hobsons Bay Weekly. Article and picture below by Hobsons Bay Weekly.. or go to the article at the Hobsons Bay Weekly website. Newport timber yard plan update still angers BY GOYA DMYTRYSHCHAK 23 Nov, 2011 1:00 AM MORE than 200 objections [READ IN FULL]
Great news – at least 200 objections have been lodged against this ridiculous over-development. Well done everyone! But if you have not yet lodged your objection please be quick, closing date for objections could be any day now. Below you will find links to the application and information on how to object. ————————————————————————————————————— Former Newport [READ IN FULL]
Former Newport Timber Yard (6 Paine St) Development Massive 43 unit development, 3 and 4 stories high. TIME TO OBJECT Having previously been rejected by both Council and VCAT, the developer has made another application to council to develop this site. Despite some minor changes the design remains essentially the same, but has now increased [READ IN FULL]
Williamstown Ward Councillor Angela Altair invites residents to attend and/or make submissions at the upcoming budget deliberation meeting. Below is a copy of her invitation and PDF flyer. This is an excellent opportunity for residents to have a direct say in the spend of 2012-2013 budget. Budget Meeting In a break from the past, Hobsons [READ IN FULL]