Category Archives: local

Items in the immediate West Hawthorn Area

Capers site on corner of Burwood and Power

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Peter

Here’s a big development that has just been submitted. From the council planning application register: Development and use for 38 dwellings and a shop in a five (5) storey building in a Design and Development Overlay (DDO12), reduction in the … Continue reading →

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West Hawthorn Height controls

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

See this article in the progress leader about height controls in West Hawthorn. Areas including Power St, Glenferrie Rd and Lynch St were recently granted mandatory building heights of 16 metres to 18 metres until January 2013. See also the … Continue reading →

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Boroondara now has planning documents online

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

The Boroondara council now has documents associated with planning applications available to view on the council website. Users can search for planning applications and then download the pdf documents including plans that were submitted for that application. This is a … Continue reading →

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A community bank for West Hawthorn

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Peter

Wednesday night (14 April 2010) there will be a public meeting at 6pm upstairs at the Elgin Inn for anyone interested in being involved with helping set up a Bendigo Community Bank at West Hawthorn Village or just wanting to … Continue reading →

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Monash Hospital Proposal

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Peter

We’ve had word that the Monash IVF facility is relocating from East Melbourne  and is considering an existing four storey building at 50 Burwood Road Hawthorn (opposite St James park). No external physical buildings, additions or works changes are proposed. … Continue reading →

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New planningalerts website

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Peter

A new website that allows subscribers to be notified on new planning applications has been launched. This looks to be very promising. Once Boroondara is on line then this should provide an excellent service for West Hawthorn residents. From their … Continue reading →

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Government Extends Clearways

Posted on October 7, 2009 by admin

According to the press release from the Mister for Roads and Ports: “Extended clearways are now in place across the City of Boroondara, including on High Street and Cotham Road in Kew, Toorak Road in Glen Iris, Riversdale Road and … Continue reading →

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Boroondara foundation seeks new chairperson

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Don

Foundation Boroondara – a community foundation established to further develop the social connection within our city – is seeking a new chairperson. The Foundation is seeking someone with key business/public sector expertise, relevant networks, enlightened leadership and a clear passion … Continue reading →

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Auburn Historic Church Placed In Victorian Heritage Register

Posted on September 11, 2009 by admin

Planning Minister Justin Madden today officially launched a brochure to mark the 120th anniversary of the Auburn Uniting Church Complex in Hawthorn. See Premier’s website for details.

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Plans proceed on Library Precinct Redevelopment

Posted on September 2, 2009 by admin

The $9.85 million redevelopment of the area around the Glenferrie Library is set to go ahead after the council resolved to proceed with design plans for the project. The new development will incorporate the Glenferrie Early Learning Centre and Manresa … Continue reading →

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