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A well documented (plans) planning permit application in Kensington has run fairly smoothly through the Melbourne City Council planning process. A planning permit was granted for an extension to an existing dental centre under a heritage overlay and located in...
The Victorian State Government recently released the 'Better Apartments in Neighbourhoods Discussion Paper 2019' which seeks to improve the amenity impacts that new apartment developments may have on the surrounding area. The Discussion Paper builds on the ‘internal’ apartment design...
Collie recently assisted the client in providing town planning advice in relation to two sites in Victoria, and two in New South Wales, focusing on the potential for the client to operate its AMX auto accessories store at the site....
Sunlight in winter is imperative to our health and wellbeing. Melbournians, especially those living in high-rise residential areas may not be getting enough Vitamin D in their diet. Amendment C278 to the Melbourne Planning Scheme is designed to redress the...
Collie recently provided town planning services for a Specialist Disability Accommodation development in Knox, which will comprise accommodation for twenty residents plus carers. SDA accommodation is funded typically under the National Disability Insurance Scheme and provides accessible accommodation for residents...
Congratulations to Development Victoria on the recent rezoning of its land at 621 Burwood Highway, Knoxfield. Collie has appreciated being part of the project team which has secured the rezoning. The land is a significant parcel (approximately 19 hectares) on...
Collie recently assisted the client in obtaining town planning approval for the development of a first floor office space addition to a property in the Diamond Creek town centre. Although only a small project, the interesting aspect was that it...
Kyle Vander Kuyp is an Olympian and an ambassador for indigenous employment and was the guest speaker at a Property Industry Foundation event attended recently by Collie. Kyle talked about how his passion for hurdling and his early success in...
Collie was engaged to assist Celine in obtaining a planning permit for the new Celine store at 109 to 113 Collins Street, Melbourne. Collie worked closely with the project architects (Arkhe Tekhne) to lodge a planning permit application for advertising...
Last week a member of the Collie team attended a VPELA seminar on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, which comprised presentations from members of Heritage Services, the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council and a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP). Some interesting points emerged: Aboriginal...