Archive for the ‘Developments’ Category

Oct 13
2012

Mediation for 5 Henfield Close

A mediation has been set for the application at 5 Henfield Close. You still have time to get an objection in to attend this mediation. Mediation for: DEVELOPMENT NUMBER: PLP/2012/681 DEVELOPER: Dickson Hearn Pty Ltd SITE: 5 Henfield Close Ballarat East APPLICATION: Subdivide land into two lots Mediation details: DATE – Tuesday 16th October 2012 […]

Oct 9
2012

Who will you vote for?

This month the residents of the City of Ballarat get to participate in the democratic process of voting in those people who will represent us in Local Government. There is a lot of info here http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/Current/Ballaratcandidatestatements.html There are three vacancies in South Ward, and eight candidates. BE Net asked these potential Councillors standing in South […]

Sep 24
2012

Off to VCAT for Rodier St

The Hearings Notice for 23 Rodier Street has been released: Date: 22nd November 2012 Time: 10am Length of Hearing: 2 Days Place of Hearing: 55 King Street Melbourne If you have received notice that means you are named as one of the parties and you must either appear at the hearing and make your concerns […]

Sep 21
2012

Mediation for 213 Fussell St

A mediation has been set for the application at 213 Fussell St. While this is the third time for this block being discussed at council we still are hopeful of a resolution. Mediation for: DEVELOPMENT NUMBER: PLP/2012/703 DEVELOPER: T G Clark SITE: 213 Fussell Street Ballarat East APPLICATION: Development of 2 Dwellings and 2 lot […]

Sep 21
2012

Its the little ones that hurt…

Today is due date for objections to 5 Henfield Close… However keep them coming in Monday won’t be a problem, especially if you use online form. I am constantly surprised at peoples grab for money at the expense of the neighbourhood. I propose all developers must live in the development for at least 5 years, […]

Sep 14
2012

Mediation for 809 Wilson Report

The mediation for 809 Wilson Street was held on Thursday 13th September 2012 at 5pm. The most amazing thing about this mediation? The developer didn’t even bother turning up… Yes unbelievable isn’t it. Yep. The developer didn’t bother turning up, nor telling council officers who organised the whole thing, set the date, sent out letters […]

Sep 14
2012

Speeches Recorded

Below is a series of speeches given at the recent Council Meeting where the development plans for the Old Orphanage Site were discussed. These are speeches, are by Deborah Findlay, Phillis Read, Brett Edgington, Erin McCuskey, and Belinda Coates. From Deborah Findlay Forgotten Australian & Ex-resident: “Would like to welcome everybody here this evening and […]

Sep 8
2012

213 Fussell Street – can you believe it?

It’s on again, yes the same site we have previously objected to twice already… Yes we have been here before, it was part of the overwhelming over development that initiated the beginnings of this group and this website… DEVELOPMENT NUMBER: PLP/2012/703 DEVELOPER: T G Clark SITE: 213 Fussell Street Ballarat East APPLICATION: Development of 2 […]

Sep 6
2012

12A Hickman Street, at White Flat Oval

This just in from residents near White Flat, close to the city, not quite in the East, or is it? The East has not been determined, and it is in the Seat of Ballarat East. Some of you with an interest in the look of our city and suburbs should be interested in this. We […]

Aug 31
2012

Mediation for 809 Wilson St

Got a letter today from the City about Mediation for 809 Wilson St, Ballarat East. It’s not too late to put in an objection if you haven’t already. While the mediation process is not a legal requirement, the council offers it to developers and those who have made a written submission. Its a great process […]

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