Planning

“Cowboy” Corkman developers set to face VCAT over breach

August 2nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Developers who illegally demolished Carlton’s historic Corkman Hotel are embroiled in yet another controversy as they seek to amend an order designed to prevent unlawful planning activities.

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No move to close Cooks’ Cottage, council says

August 2nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Captain Cooks’ Cottage, a major tourist attraction at the Fitzroy Gardens, is believed to be up review but the City of Melbourne says no decision has been made to close it.

Heritage gem to get a makeover as new mansions get approval

August 2nd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Three “maisonettes” are set to be built in East Melbourne, complementing an existing heritage mansion that will be preserved and enhanced under a $14 million proposal.

City of Melbourne endorses position paper to protect Royal Park amid sky rail plan

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The City of Melbourne has released a position paper addressing its concerns surrounding the proposed level crossing project at Park St in Parkville, which could impact the heritage-listed Royal Park.

Developer resubmits office building plans in East Melbourne

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A developer has scaled down plans for a contentious $15 million commercial building overlooking the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, after its previous proposal was rejected by authorities.

Restoration, upgrade under way for century-old Royal Parade water main

May 31st, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Essential upgrades will be made to the Royal Parade water main in Parkville, with Greater Western Water (GWW) starting works on a two-kilometre section of the main this month.

East Melbourne office building to be converted into apartments

May 31st, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A former office building in East Melbourne is set to be turned into four apartments after being given the green light by the City of Melbourne.

Community triumphant as John Curtin Hotel awarded heritage listing

May 3rd, 2023 - Brendan Rees

After an unwavering and year-long campaign to save the historic John Curtin Hotel, the community is celebrating the news that the building has been officially heritage-listed.

Heritage reviews for Carlton and Punt Road Oval endorsed

May 3rd, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

City of Melbourne councilors voted unanimously in favour of the Carlton Heritage Review and the Punt Road Oval Heritage Review at the Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting on April 4.