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Minister for Planning announced on 14 July 2011 that in new (not yet approved) Precinct Structure Plans provisions will be included that will remove the need for planning permits for lots under 300 square metres provided there is compliance with...
In a recent VCAT case, where a Collie staff member gave expert evidence, there was an interesting issue of public open space required as 'cash-in-lieu' but with no intention of meeting demand to serve users of the proposed development. If...
The future expansion of the township of San Remo, at the entrance point to Phillip Island, was the subject of a panel hearing in March. Amendment C103 to the Bass Coast Planning Scheme had proposed the easterly extension of San...
Collie recently represented a client who proposed the development of three two-storey houses in a court in Doncaster East, replacing an existing 1960s style single storey house. The application had attracted a number of objections from residents within the court...
The National Gallery of Victoria has the world's largest stained glass ceiling - 51 metres (167.3 feet) long by 15 metres (49.2 feet) wide.
Collie is always looking for people with skills and / or experience in the fields of strategic planning, development planning, urban design and landscape architecture. For further information or to submit your curriculum-vitae which will be treated in the strictest...
In 2008 Collie produced a set of design guidelines for safer licensed premises in the Melbourne inner city, on behalf of the Department of Justice Victoria and subsequent to this Collie has been approached (late 2010) by the Department of...
With the significant changes in the property market over the past couple of years, Collie is finding it common for developers to seek changes to the use mix of approved developments, and in particular the conversion of small office spaces...
TreeProject is a non-profit community organisation dedicated to revegetating the Victorian landscape with indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses. The project works by recruiting volunteer growers from Melbourne and other regional centres to propagate and grow indigenous seedlings on behalf of...
Over the last weekend in February, a number of Collie staff members participated in the 24-Hour Mega Swim at the Fitzroy Pool. This was the eighth year Collie had participated in the Mega Swim. Funds raised support the Go For...