It is not surprising that residents are getting angry and vocal about the techniques used to push development yields beyond reasonable limits… It has been confirmed that the loading times are not the 20 seconds average explained t o councilors, rather up to 118 seconds plus the time to get in or out and load […]
Johnston Street Tower – VCAT Refused 17 storeys Wrong in this CONTEXT.
As much as I loath using Planning speak, it is great to see VCAT acknowledge CONTEXT, and enforce it. CONTEXT in planning speak means that heights and other building characteristics should be considered how they fit within the surrounds. For example, on a main road, in an activity center is more likely to suitably accommodate […]
Should the Doncaster Church become a Highrise developer, or provide community gardens ?
We would like to share this great letter from Anonymous in Doncaster, a mid 20’s resident with some great suggestions, and some concern for where the Church of Christ in Doncaster has it’s focus…. It’s worth reading both parts below. I particularly LOVE the suggestion that the church, or even the developers be encouraged to […]
Doncaster Water Treament Plant – Basis of Trust.
This update in from Ming, although the topic has gone quiet lately, the issue is far from over… Two “core” assurances given by Yarra Valley Water and the Council are the guarantee our residents must make them fully accountable to and legally binding. Assurance #1: No impact on residents health & environment; Please! One of […]
3 Stories High in DD08 Precint B – 9mtr limit ! Holiday Notice Period.
DD08 has seen a lot of activity lately, what is scary is that the developers have worked out how to fit three storeys into the next zone – DD08 Precint B. DD08 Precint B has a 9 meter maximum height limit, asnd as you can see from below, they are planning to maximise it… Jane […]
Heads Up – Housing Strategy Review – closes soon
The Housing Strategy Review Manningham council is headed up by Gabrielle Ohalloran ph: 9840 9467. She is head of the review board reassessing DDO8 they only have 160 submissions todate.We need to encourage more residents to make a submission. Will contact the council requesting they readvertise for submissions before the closing date which is soon. […]
Minister sued for planning backflip
For those of you who remember the Phillip Island story of last year saved by Starlet Miley Cyrus, and used as the basis by shadow planning minister Brian Tee for a Parliament step protest… This article courtesy of theage.com.au Deep pocket litigation …Minister sued for planning backflip January 20, 2012 – 3:00AM VICTORIAN Planning Minister […]
Two More 3 storey appartment blocks in Glendale Ave Templestowe, Talford St, East Doncaster
The trend is catching on with developers, you need to make your views clear to the council as well! More Details, and Contact on our battle card , or click the links below: 3 storey 14 apartment block & underground carpark basement at 47-49 Glendale Ave. Templestowe. Objections close: Jan 29th. An apartment block with […]
A Single Dwelling Restrictive Covenant – could save your neighbourhood.
When land is first subdivided for residential purposes, the owner can put an ongoing condition on the sale of the land that each site can only have one dwelling. this is known as a ” single dwelling restrictive covenant.” This condition applies to every subsequent owner of the land, and I am told can only […]
Open Slather
Manningham residents should be highly sceptical of the proposed 15 storey residential development in Hepburn Rd now subject to a resident appeal. It wasn’t long ago that the Council were claiming to be isolating higher density living to Doncaster Hill, but then came DD08 and residents, such as those in Curlew Ct, found themselves contending […]