Columns » VCAT Watch
A free ride for the advertising industry?
There’s a marked difference among the world’s major cities on the extent of advertising signs allowed in the urban environment.
Latest
Melbourne’s solution to heritage?
One of the challenges in urban renewal planning, especially in a capital city context, is designing for new buildings on a site where an existing heritage building is to be retained.
Read MoreOvershadowing restriction for park
VCAT has again supported both the City of Melbourne and Minister for Planning in ensuring that new skyscrapers in the southern part of the CBD do not overshadow Birrarung Marr.
Read MoreTribunal knock backs tavern extension to hours
The tavern at 25 Bank Place got its original permit from the tribunal in 2000.
Read More
Fight for sign lost in Supreme Court
Big outdoor advertising company, Octopus Media, has lost its fight in the Supreme Court to erect a new electronic sign on the rooftop at 500 Flinders St.
Read MoreDrawing a line in the sand: no more overshadowing at Birrarung Marr
Birrarung Marr is one of the city’s relatively new green spaces along the banks of the Yarra River that fulfils a number of different roles, including events, active and passive recreation.
Read MoreAnother tower wins approval
A 100 metre, 32-storey tower has been approved by the tribunal at 278 Little Lonsdale St. (See 278 Little Lonsdale Pty Ltd v Melbourne CC [2017] VCAT 577.)
Read MoreTribunal knocks back redevelopment of Flagstaff House
Flagstaff House is a “B” graded heritage building located opposite the Flagstaff Gardens on the corner of Batman and and King streets.
Read MoreAn advertising sign no more?
Above the roof of the building at 500 Flinders St there is a large sign currently advertising a car.
Read MoreMelbourne’s new built form controls – an end to hyper density?
Melbourne’s high-rise boom has resulted in higher density in parts of the city than other mega cities like New York and Hong Kong.
Read More
Another tower wins approval
An advertising sign no more?
Download the Latest Edition