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The reformed residential zones are now in full force throughout Victoria. Earlier this week, all previously remaining Residential 1, 2 and 3 zoned land was transitioned to the new General Residential Zone. It seems however, that Councils have been feeling...
Collie was grateful for being included in the Stockland team that has been successful recently in gaining approval for the development of 'SP30', the first of the Highlands expansion area approvals. The land was part of a large area purchased...
What springs to mind when you think about footpaths? Do you consider they are just a means to an end? Do you find enjoyment in observing your surrounds as you walk/ride along a footpath? Generally footpaths are associated with physical...
LIES, DAMNED LIES AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS The 19th century British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, is generally attributed with the famous quote – "there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." Perhaps he could have also included population...
A planning permit was recently issued by the Darebin City Council for the development of five townhouses in Albert Street, Preston. Collie was engaged by Woodlands Preston Pty Ltd to provide town planning services and manage the planning permit application...
Collie recently provided planning services for a two-storey apartment building over a basement in Irwin Street Clayton. Collie assisted in the preparation of a planning permit application and subsequently acted as advocate on behalf of the client at a Victorian...
Alaska is cold, raw, magnificent and awe-inspiring. For example, as an Australian it is an eye-opener to read that in some parts, the snowfall each year would cover a ten-storey building; or that the capital Juneau is a small frontier...
It’s official. The previous government’s metropolitan strategy ‘Melbourne 2030’ is dead. It was 12 years old. Although arguably in an induced coma for the last few years, the approval of Amendment VC106 to the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning...
After a long wait, the State Government has finally released the metropolitan planning strategy, ‘Plan Melbourne’. Plan Melbourne is a strategic document intended to guide the growth and development of the City until 2050. Following release of the draft version...
Dotted around urban areas in Thailand are outdoor gyms that are free to the public and at times are so popular, they have people waiting in line. ... and while on things Thai, this amazing all teak temple has been...