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March 27, 2024

Posted at 10:46h in Case Study

Using Strategic Direction For a Favourable Outcome The Proposal The project was for the construction of four townhouses, with a mixture of double and triple storey townhouses. The site is located on busy Nepean Highway, within a residential area, but close to nearby shops and commercial...

December 20, 2019

Posted at 00:18h in Housing, Planning Controls, Planning Policy

The Planning Scheme Amendment to implement the Casey Housing, 2019 has been approved (known as Amendment C198). The Planning Scheme Amendment has introduced a suite of new residential zones into the municipality. These new residential zones are intended to guide the preferred development...

October 20, 2019

Posted at 22:59h in VCAT

A significant VCAT decision was handed down last week that relates to the interpretation of when a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) is required. The VCAT Case is 104-105 Station Street Pty Ltd v Kingston CC (Red Dot) [2019] VCAT 1546. The decision relates to...

September 30, 2019

Posted at 15:32h in Planning Policy, Planning Process

The second amendment of the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre (FMAC) was approved last month.  This follows a two year process, including a panel hearing to consider submissions back in February 2018. The amendment known as C124 focuses on rezoning Areas 1-5 of the Frankston Metropolitan Activity...

May 31, 2019

Posted at 04:46h in Planning Policy

Kingston Council are starting to plan for a Structure Plan for the Chelsea Activity Centre. They have started the process with some public consultation during May/June. They are seeking to research what is important for locals to the Chelsea area. Over June...