This building is a heritage status building. The development that has been done without planning and building permits has totally ruined the look of this building. In regards to the fact that it is suppose to be an example of an early 1900’s shop and dwelling. It now looks like a mess with a coolroom added on and a verandah. There is a builders shed, aluminium windows with exposed modern lintels. There are also solar panels everywhere. This is normally a good thing but not on a heritage building. If they were hidden by parapets it wouldn’t matter as much. There has been a garbage enclosure and galvanised shed added as well. The total site is covered by its heritage stas not just the facade. If you walk up or down Main road or even along Franklin Street you can’t help seeing all these problems. The neighbours must be pulling their hair out. The planning act states that councils aren’t allowed to let development of a heritage building be effected by too much development. A permit should not be granted for any of the works done without planning or building permits in my opinion. Let’s keep The old police station along with the old court house along with this early 1900,s shop and dwelling protected as this use to be Eltham central at that time of our history. Let’s hope the planning department stays strong in regards to these matters. Everything I have written is my option only.
736 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095
- Description
- Partial demolition, construction of buildings and works associated with cafe use, display business identification signage and amend red-line plan for liquor licence for cafe.
- Planning Authority
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Nillumbik Shire Council
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86/2021/06PThis was created by Nillumbik Shire Council to identify this application. You will need this if you talk directly with them or use their website.
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Date sourced - We found this application on the planning authority's website on , almost 5 years ago. It was received by them earlier.
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Notified - 246 people were notified of this application via Planning Alerts email alerts
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Comments - 3 comments made here on Planning Alerts
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I agree
Zen den Is doing all it can to help their business without understanding it's a heritage building that must be protected and any works that have been done with no permits must be demolished
Save our heritage councillors
This cafe shouldn't be developed any further, it's messy, unhygenic and a potential covid hotspot where maskless people gather. The increasing foot and car traffic is affecting nearby ammenities and residents' enjoyment of their properties. As a local resident I object to any more alcohol licensing as there are ample licensed businesses in the surrounds already. A daytime cafe should not need to supply alcohol, it brings the wrong crowd to our village.
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