Planning

City faces new heritage threat

On September 20, the City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne Committee will have yet another choice to make between the speculative needs of apartment developers and the those of this city’s heritage.

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32-44 Flinders Street

Following last month’s approval of a number of significant buildings within the CBD, another can be added to the list with the formal approval of a Dexus-owned, SJB-designed, twin-tower at 32-44 Flinders St. 

Flood follows approvals drought

While I've been gallivanting around Europe, a number of large-scale proposals within the city have had their fates decided by the Planning Minister.

Red lights in historic red light district

Last drinks have been called at the Elms Family Hotel, the distinctive red brick pub which has stood at the corner of Spring and Little Lonsdale streets since 1925.

First glimpse at new stations

Last month saw the unveiling of the first images for the five new underground stations which will form the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.

New planning controls for CBD

Last month saw the Planning Minister unveil new draft permanent central city planning controls that are now to be sent to an independent planning panel, which will allow the public to make submissions.

Minister compromises over 447 Collins St

The month of April saw Planning Minister Richard Wynne initially reject the  47-storey, 165m twin tower scheme for 447 Collins St before reaching an agreement with proponent Cbus Property that would see the development begin construction in September.

City of Melbourne election reform – the time is NOW

A bid to make it easier for owners’ corporations (OCs) to take legal action against corrupt developers has been shut down in the Victorian upper house.