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Collie recently provided expert town planning evidence at a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) application for review for a mixed-use development at 165 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. The proposal which sought approval for a four-storey apartment building with ground floor...
Two recent events (Property Council breakfast on greenfield subdivision; UDIA breakfast on apartments) were, not surprisingly when you think / read about it, on the same wavelength on supply and demand questions. Our take on both presentations is that assuming...
Collie would like to congratulate Richard Wynne, who after re-election in the recent Victorian State election, was announced today as retaining his cabinet position as the Minister for Planning. In addition to retaining his position as the Minster for Planning,...
In a minor but unusual one, Collie recently assisted Cartier with town planning advice in relation to proposed temporary Christmas decorations on the façade of their Collins Street store. Collie investigated whether the temporary decorations required a planning permit, which...
Collie recently assisted Stockland in obtaining planning approval for 35 double-storey townhouses in Highlands, Craigieburn. The development which is located to the west of Aitken Boulevard is effectively an extension to 'Eastside', a 198-dwelling development which is under construction and...
The building of a global Apple flagship store in Federation Square has been shrouded in secrecy and controversy. There has been a public backlash about using a public space for a retail outlet. The design of the building has also...
Collie recently acted on behalf of five landowners in an ‘old and inappropriate’ subdivision’ in the west of Melbourne. The advice centred around a review of lot ownership, areas and entitlements, in order to recommend a rationalisation of lots into...
Collie recently assisted the client in obtaining town planning approval for the development of townhouses in Neil Court, Bentleigh East. Collie worked closely with the client in advising on the built form requirements in order to develop a proposal that...
Stockland launched its new Display Village (at Highlands, Craigieburn) last Saturday with the excellent turn-out not just being attributed to the good weather! Collie assisted in preparing the Display Village concept (shown below) and obtaining a planning permit for the...
Collie previously reported about the new regulations to prevent overshadowing of solar panels and hot water systems. These regulations have now come into effect. The new planning requirements apply as follows: All new buildings and works that require a planning...