Toorak Village to soar higher as eastern suburbs overhaul revealed
These “deemed to comply” buildings can bypass local councils and residents cannot challenge them in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.AdvertisementSome local councils have been in revolt over moves to strip them of planning powers. It opens up a large amount of land across the city in perpetuity.”The state government also said it had finalised planning controls around the six stations along the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East. Changes to the final plans include more open space in Cheltenham, and improved pedestrian and cycling links in Monash.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.
- ▪These “deemed to comply” buildings can bypass local councils and residents cannot challenge them in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.AdvertisementSome local councils have been in revolt over moves to strip them of planning po
- ▪It opens up a large amount of land across the city in perpetuity.”The state government also said it had finalised planning controls around the six stations along the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop East.
- ▪Changes to the final plans include more open space in Cheltenham, and improved pedestrian and cycling links in Monash.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.
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