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The waiting begins!
All readers will be aware that the Parkville Association together with other local objectors was in VCAT this month regarding the proposed dermatological clinic in Parkville.
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Here we go again in Parkville!
Last month when I wrote my column, we were heading off to VCAT … little did I think this column would be a repeat!
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Here we go!
As you read this column, the first three days of the VCAT hearing brought by Sinclair Dermatology will have concluded. The lead-up to this, finding professional witnesses and briefing them, collating other objectors and assisting all, has been very time consuming, but very satisfying.
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VCAT here we come
After more than 12 months, many meetings, 153 objections and a refusal by council to grant a permit, the application for the corner of Royal Parade and Morrah St is being taken to VCAT by the developer to overturn the council’s decision.
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Party in the Park
Parkville residents celebrated the return of their “Party in the Park” for the first time in three years. In spite of the inclement weather a decision was made to continue with the event on November 20.
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“Here we go again”
We were delighted that the City of Melbourne refused to grant a permit for the demolition and building of a dermatological clinic on the site at 35-39 Royal Parade Parkville. More than 150 locals submitted objections; however, the applicant has decided to appeal this matter at VCAT.
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People often wonder how or even why local associations exist and then wonder how to fix issues that arise in their suburb.
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As I wrote this column, I was not surprised to read an article in a major newspaper on August 26 about the trauma injuries caused by e-scooters.
Read MoreMore than 150 objectors and still climbing!
Many thanks to Inner City News for its great article on the proposed development at 35-39 Royal Parade and the residents gathering last month. We now have more than 150 objections to the development.
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Parkville Association through June!
As we grow the Association’s life gets a lot busier particularly with the development at 35-39 Royal Parade. As this is a feature issue this month I will let that story convey the message. Suffice to say on Saturday morning there were more professors on the Parkville side of Royal Parade than at the Uni!
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