Category Archives: local

Items in the immediate West Hawthorn Area

Planning Application: PP09/00636 The Glen

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Don

Having a look through the Boroondara online planning register I can across this application to for the Glen Arcade to “Change of use to a restricted recreation facility and associated buildings and works and a waver of the standard car … Continue reading →

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Planning Application: 5A Brook Street, Hawthorn

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Peter

Application no.: PP09/00056. Construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres.

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Beehive hotel article

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Peter

An article in the leader newspaper about the proposed development of the Beehive Hotel in Hawthorn states that been 28 objections to the proposed 5 storey, apartment block. The area is under a three-storey height overlay. See the article here.

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109 Burwood Road (corner of Power Street)

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Don

I have had a 3 month battle with Boroondara traffic section to remove the signals over the footpath in Burwood Road. They totally contradict the Australian Road Rules by removing the pedestrian’s right-of-way on a footpath. The officers and VicRoads … Continue reading →

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Council drops all objections to 108 Power Street Proposal

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Peter

On the last business day before the VCAT hearing the Boroondara council has dropped its last ground for objection (traffic management) for the proposed development at 108 Power Street. Council however will seek to impose controls on the vehicle access … Continue reading →

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108 Power Street VCAT hearing

Posted on August 30, 2007 by admin

The VCAT hearing for the proposed development at 108 Power Street Hawthorn has been set down for Monday September 3. In response to residents and council objections the developer has amended their proposal to bring it more in line with … Continue reading →

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Welcome to westhawthorn.org

Posted on August 29, 2007 by admin

This site has been set up to help residents inform each other about developments in the local area. By having a central place to share information, we can be more effective in opposing inappropriate developments. If anyone would like to … Continue reading →

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