265 Johnston St Abbotsford VIC 3067

Part demolition to allow for the development of the land with an eight-storey residential building and reduction in the associated car parking requirement of the Yarra Planning Scheme.

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(Source: Yarra City Council, reference PLN20/0626)

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  1. Larnie Arnott commented

    Parking spots are already at a premium. We already have issues with both traffic and parking, car park minimums should be increasing rather than letting developers get a reduction. Small term gain for a developer means long term pain for the community and council.

  2. Dean Zheng commented

    8 storey building on such a small bock is excessive and resembles the now banned slim tall buildings in the CBD. It will also severely impact the eat facing units of the apartment right next to it considering the distance in-between will be super narrow.

  3. Aiden baker commented

    From 9am and for the rest of the day, my house will be in darkness if this goes ahead, is that legal? I have adjoining walls with my neighbours so NO windows and our skylights are our ONLY source of light!

    This doesn’t even address the parking and traffic issues this development will create.

  4. Raymond Endean commented

    May I say get your objection in to Yarra Council by 14 th January 2021
    Just a few brief sentences will get you “in the tent” for a more detailed conversation on how Yarra Planning can consider such an odious development application.
    I feel deeply with all the residents of existing built form who will have such an unliveable amenity impact imposed on them.
    Get involved. Get expert help and don’t let these bastards get away with this
    Good luck Comrades

  5. Katherine Edwards commented

    this will sadly sound the death knell of the once trendy, dynamic and vibrant johnston street - which is losing its historical treasures and character filled buildings - not to mention reduce the liveability of the area for existing and future residents.

  6. Katherine Edwards commented

    this will sadly sound the death knell of the once trendy, dynamic and vibrant johnston street - which is losing its historical treasures and character filled buildings - not to mention reduce the liveability of the area for existing and future residents.

  7. Ian commented

    This proposed development is too big and will severely impacted the amenity of local residents, especially those living close to next door. Car parking is already at an absolute premium in the area, and the reduced parking allowance also makes no sense.
    Finally this development is out of character with the area, and the unique little shops and homes that have survived despite the other developments.
    In summary - Too big and massively out of character.

  8. EAST MELBOURNE GROUP INC. GREG BISINELLA commented

    Hello to all. Greg (planning and heritage convenor from the East Melbourne Group.) Whilst we come under the City of Melbourne umbrella, I do find there are many synergies with the planning process.

    A brief explanation and elaboration on points already raised.

    - Council and VCAT work on planning law/regulations. Zoning, Heights, Heritage overlays, Amenity and shadowing. Environment, Waste Management. These are often not definitive and hence the reasons for a dispute.
    - Lobby council and local MP's strongly with your concerns.
    - Developers have access to experts. If the matter proceed to VCAT you have to do the same. A low end cost of $40-$50K will get you a planning expert, heritage expert and junior barrister. Developers will typically spend 2 to 4 times that amount and it is common for them to have a QC, Solicitor, Junior and 4-5 paid "experts."
    - VCAT will listen to your personal concerns but rarely reference them in detail in their decisions and rely far more on the "paid experts." A travesty indeed and contrary to what VCAT was set up for, but this is the reality.
    - Galvanise the community and effected residents to form a united front and fundraise.
    - Traffic is rarely the reason to refuse a planning application. It is important to residents but council and VCAT are more considerate of access to public transport, bikes, car share etc. Get initial expert advice.
    - You can win and force changes if you are well co ordinated, persistent and resilient.
    - Please contact me planning@emg.org.au if you want further assistance.

  9. Peter Runacres commented

    The continued applications for this area with excessive height requests and exemptions from car park requirements are draining and repetitive.
    Council have guidelines on height form and approach and seeing as other applications of a similar nature have been rejected for these constant issues makes it harder for residents to constantly have to ‘fight’ these. Can council Make a stand on these applications to reduce the pressure on residents to police these applications

  10. Peter Runacres commented

    The continued applications for this area with excessive height requests and exemptions from car park requirements are draining and repetitive.
    Council have guidelines on height form and approach and seeing as other applications of a similar nature have been rejected for these constant issues makes it harder for residents to constantly have to ‘fight’ these. Can council Make a stand on these applications to reduce the pressure on residents to police these applications

  11. Claire S commented

    This site is too small for an 8 storey building, and will significantly impact on the flats in the new build next door facing east. Max could be 2 or 3 storeys for privacy of existing properties and quality if life. Also parking is limited so not sure this would impact on existing residents in the area.
    I'm all for something here as its a shame the restaurant closed (and was supposedly a local favourite) but suggest something that attracts people to the area, more restaurants, or things needed like a pharmacy.

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