_SOME PLANNING CHANGES
LOT SIZES ARE SHRINKING The Victorian Planning Authority is proposing changes to Type A and Type B of the Small Lot Housing Code (SLHC) as well as the creation of a new SLHC Type C and Type C2. The SLHC...
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_AURORA | M6
APPROVED BUILDING ENVELOPES FOR MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING Collie recently assisted the client in obtaining the subdivision permit for the M6 site, which forms part of the Aurora development in Wollert to the north of Melbourne. This subdivision comprises 89 lots...
_Next phase of Eildon
Collie is providing town planning advice to the new owner of the previous Alliance Francais heritage site and buildings ('Eildon') at 51 Grey Street St Kilda. The lead consultant is Simon Greenwood Architects. Originally built in the mid-19th century as...
_Amendment VC216: ESD Clarity
The recent amendment VC216 to Victorian planning schemes supports environmentally sustainable development (ESD) by incorporating stronger language aimed at mitigating climate change and promoting more intense environmental protection. Notable are changes to clause 15 (built environment and heritage) in which...
_ON YOUR BIKE – OR IS IT OFF
The Melbourne lockdowns over the past few years were an opportune time, while crowds were stuck at home, for Melbourne City Council to work on expanding the protected bike lane network throughout the CBD. The recent return to 'normal' life...
_NEW MASTERPLANNED COMMUNITY NORTH OF MELBOURNE
Collie worked with Stockland to obtain town planning approval for the first stages of its new residential masterplanned community known as ‘Lyra’ in the north of Melbourne. As part of our role on the project, we reviewed the conditions of...
_REZONINGS NOW GROUNDED IN BROADER AIRCRAFT NOISE AFFECTED AREAS
On the back of recommendations from the Melbourne Airport Standing Advisory Committee, Planning Scheme Amendment VC218 has been approved to strengthen, via clause 18.02 of the Victorian Planning Provisions (VPP), the protection of the operation of the Melbourne Airport. It...
_NEW DWELLING IN A RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE
Collie assisted the client in obtaining a town planning permit for the construction of a new dwelling on land in the Rural Conservation Zone in the Macedon Ranges. As part of the land is located in the Cobaw Biolink, one...
_Medium Density Housing Added to The Grove
Collie assisted Frasers Property Australia in obtaining town planning approval for the subdivision of an infill housing site (pictured below) in The Grove residential masterplanned community that is to comprise medium density housing. The approved subdivision comprises 28 lots suitable...
_NEW TOWNHOUSES FOR BRIGHTON EAST
Collie assisted the client in obtaining town planning approval for the development of townhouses. Collie advised on the built form requirements in order to allow Sketch Building Design to devise a proposal that would likely be supported by Bayside City...