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1. I am an adjoining neighbour and have had to endure this application for almost a 10 year period. I am aware of the first application with the submitted plans was almost 10 years ago and there have been subsequent applications for extension periods on two previous occasions. No work has been carried out on this site for at least 6-7 years. Nothing has been done other than some site works at the rear of the premises which would no longer be compliant to current building regulation standards. Clearly this dwelling has fallen into disrepair over that time and today represents a very unsightly home in a prestigious area where all other owners have taken pride in their homes and the surrounding area. There is unsightly scaffolding at the front of the premises which has been erected for at least 5 years with no safety fence to the front of the premises as a form of safety to prevent an one from entering the site and climbing thereon. Secondly there is a very large tarp ( presently badly torn and falling apart) over portion of the rear roof to the northern side which has been replaced twice previously. It keeps this household awake most nights when the wind blows and It is my belief that a proper roof should be replaced so as to prevent any further noise.
   There are fallen spoutings , broken windows and several other building defects that would almost make this residence unlivable. The roof has several broken tiles and much of the rear roof section is in danger of collapse. The gardens to the front aspect are none existant.
   The driveway made from a gravel base runs down the gutter and across the road after rain and has caused problems with neighbours to the opposite side of the road.
   There is a constant water leak from the front garden area particularly where a neighbour from the opposite side of the road has been allowed to park vehicles in same cases two at a time. There is no crossover for this purpose.
   On top of all this there is a disabled person who lives there in conditions I could not imagine and for whom could be at real risk.
   Basically unless a very large sum of money is spent quickly to do the proposed works as nominated , then this house is in real danger of becoming uninhabitable if in fact it does not fall apart in the meantime. It poses a real danger to both our property and to the other adjoining side property. . In the event of a fire there would be some very serious concerns.
   The council and the building authorities need to have a very close look before any further permit is granted.

2. I have seen very similar circumstances around Beleura Hill. I was of understanding that once planning permit was approved building was to commence within 12 months (as per VBA) unless extended. Are permits that get approved years earlier and repeatedly extended, reviewed for compliance with new planning rules/overlays that come into effect before building commenced? There are many new stringent overlays in the Beleura Hill precinct (eg height restrictions, subdivision) that seem not to apply to existing (OLD) permits, or are they?
   Is there an expiry/time limit for approved plans not being developed, and existing property left in disrepair to be re-evaluated?
   Are old approved plans still available to be viewed at the council (even though unable to be objected) for a similar property issue.
   I would assume formal complaints could be lodged with the VBA?

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