Just when we thought the developer had done all they could – A new planning application has been advertised for 213 Fussell Street PLP/2012/48. When 213 Fussell went to VCAT in 2010, the developers were quick off the mark and got through with 52 blocks because the subdivision was less than 60 blocks. More than […]
Go Hard because there’s no going home if this development goes ahead… You all remember the crazy development proposed for 23 Rodier St (PLP/2011/557), the council refused the permit, as indeed it should have, after residents were outraged… Now we are off to VCAT to support our residents, and our council to tell this developer […]
Sunday 29th Jan ( Pryor Park get together) find out more about Friends of Pryor Park here Report from Maggie Dannatt: 20 people gathered on the Park to listen to a short history of the friends of group: People for Pryor Park. We also heard Jonathan Robinson talk about his Management plan for the Park, […]
We have now a date for our Community Meeting – Sunday March 18th 2pm to 4pm Now we need your help to get the word out, here’s how: sign up at right of screen or below..or write to info@ballarateast.net and ask to be part of the organizing group (more fun than work – promise) ask […]
A mediation meeting about the proposed development at 54 Stockade Street has been arranged for: Thursday 2nd Feb 2012 at 5.30pm Trench Room (upstairs in Town Hall) You need to confirm your attendance to Leah Clark on 53205149 or email her at leahclark@ballarat.vic.gov.au You can still attend if you haven’t acted to this point – […]
Wow what a month, when people are usually relaxing and enjoying summer holidays, this is the time developers seem to get busy! We had a mediation meeting on 315 Fussell Street and you can find a report on that here – make sure you read the comments beloew the post for a full report. We’ve […]
On Wednesday Jan 25th the council made a decision to deny a permit on this development, and the community should be very happy with this result. The reasons to object were pretty clear and they were elucidated by Garry Wood, Michael Simpson and Erin McCuskey. So what happens next? The developer has the opportunity to […]
Remember 5 Highvista Grove? The 17 room boarding house, with no support services, in the middle of residential green belt? Well the assessment is in, and we aren’t happy Jan. The decision isn’t done and dusted yet – it’s been called in by our South Ward Councillors, and is due to be discussed at the […]
The Environment Defenders Office situated in Carlton conducts 2 hour workshops where people can learn how to effectively represent themselves in planning and environment matters before VCAT. This two-hour workshop, presented by an EDO lawyer, gives members of the community information about VCAT proceedings and hearings with opportunity for questions. For more information go to www.edovic.org.au […]
Here’s your opportunity to learn more about Pryor Park, the beautiful bush park at the top end of Eureka Street, that was saved with community action! Pryor Park Get Together – Pryor Park Eureka Street Sunday 29th January 2012 Meet at the wildflower area, follow signs from entrance on Eureka Street. 10.45 Arrive, drinks […]