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Collie has been into high fashion recently. We have assisted / prepared planning permit applications for a variety of 'high-end' fashion stores in the Melbourne CBD. These have included the following with a number currently or recently under construction. Louis...
It was Sir Thomas More who coined the term ‘Utopia’ in his book published in 1516 of the same name. The book related to life on a fictional island in the Atlantic Ocean with a perfect social and political system....
VCAT Rulings on Process to Amend Plans - Transitional provisions in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone In recent articles we have commented on the new residential zones including transitional provisions that allow planning permit applications lodged before the introduction of the...
In July this year, Collie Town Planner Tessa Bond travelled with OzScot Australia to Switzerland to dance at the Basel Tattoo. OzScot Australia is Australia's premier international highland dancing team and includes dancers from all over Australia. The team of...
Over the past year Collie has been involved in a number of residential apartment projects in the Box Hill Central Activities Area. The most recently issued planning permit was in June for a four-storey apartment building of 47 apartments above...
Our Collie News article last month noted that the Minister for Planning had introduced a series of new residential zones across Victoria. The transitional provisions for the new zones mean permit applications lodged before the introduction of the new zones,...
The relationship between live music venues and surrounding residents has been a vexed planning question for many years. What are the rights and responsibilities of each party? What is a reasonable level of noise? At what times? Does it matter...
OBSERVATIONS FROM ALASKA 2: JUNEAU Juneau is the capital of Alaska, with a permanent population of about 33,000. The local economy is based on tourism, mining and fishing. Sydneysiders and Melbournians in particular will be curious of the downtown off-street...
Some Collie town planners recently had an opportunity to view the new ABP (architecture, building and planning) building at the University of Melbourne. Our guide, the Dean of the Architecture, Planning and Building Faculty Tom Kvan, explained the principle design...
Collie is excited to be assisting Casey City Council with its 'Casey Cultural Precinct' project. The Casey Cultural Precinct is an ambitious and comprehensive project that includes the development of an 800 seat regional theatre, multi-purpose exhibition space, regional art...