The Age painted a dim picture with their article below December 17th. It begs the question, will the same occur in places like Doncaster where both high rise and Medium density apartments are being build en-mass. Talking to the developers you get mixed stories, some say it all sells, others research shows entry level products […]
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Construction Noise – when is it allowed?
If you are living next to or close to a construction, there are rules to when they can make noise such as power tools or machinery. Allowed operating hours are Monday – Friday 7.00 am – 8.00 pm and Weekends and Public Holidays are 9.00 am to 8.00 pm. If they start before these times […]
East West Link – Doubts over planning strategy after key advisers quit
Follow on from our last article where Roz Hansen advised the MCC to reject the East-West Link, the Age article below, shows how five of the six member panel quit. Doubts over planning strategy after key advisers quit Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/doubts-over-planning-strategy-after-key-advisers-quit-20131212-2z8lz.html#ixzz2nv9c7t8X The Napthine government’s signature planning document has been thrown into doubt after it emerged that […]
East West Link – Roz Hansen tells MCC to reject it.
With the ink barely dry, the new draft planning strategy for Melbourne has been thrown into doubt after its Ministerial advisory panel resigned over key transport concerns. The panel’s chairwoman, Roz Hansen, has publicly denounced the government’s $6 billion to $8 billion east-west link and called for a state election to give Victorians a choice. Listen to […]
Living through a Development – Boring
If there is a development going up close by, the utilities might have to run in some bigger pipes and power, if this goes underground, then they might just get BORING. Instead of digging up the entire street, they might dig occasional big holes, and drill or “Bore” in between. this way they only mess […]
Big Building Approved next door what can you do now? Start Growing
Well if VCAT and Council say it is definately going ahead, what can you do? 1. Move out 2. Build a wall 3. Make the most of the time and start growing. 4. Open a multi-storey car parking complex in your street. 3. Start Growing So if you have decided to stay, and plan on […]
Optimal Supermarket size for Jackson Court
As previously discussed there is a proposal to rezone Michel St Doncaster East, along side Jackson Court to allow a five story building comprising Supermarket, Residences, and Reception Centre. this would meen a huge building immediately adjancent to existing homes – up to 19 meters high is proposed, where it is currently 11 meters maximum, […]
The Doncaster rail – an ode to inaction
I missed this clever little bit of ART at our shopping centre on Saturday – pointing out that Doncaster has been waiting since 1888 for a train – 125 Years ! You can get the full story on the two following Facebook pages ; it was run by “A4tnt Artists for Trains Not Tolls” and reported nicely by “Urban Happiness.”
Jackson Court Mitchell St Proposal Info night
Some updates from Graham around the Mitchell St / Jackson court Supermarket, and residential development information night. The development requires a Planning Zone change to achieve the height & design of the project . Five Levels – 19 meters, with town houses & homes adjoining on the west side See Map image At tonight’s info […]
VCAT sides with Residents and Refuses Drastically Changed Plans
This is good news from Whitehorse Council, where VCAT agrees with Residents. via Mary Drost – Marvelous Melbourne THE WHITEHORSE COUNCIL AND WERA JOINED FORCES TO REFUSE TO AGREE TO AMENDED PLANS GOING TO VCAT AND DEPUTY PRESIDENT HELEN GIBSON AGREED AND SO THE APPLICATION HAS GONE BACK TO COUNCIL. This is what we have […]