Proposal: ESTATE DEVELOPMENT-Estate Development Plan for 99 Lot residential development. Period for comments closes: 26/02/2010. The development application for the North Weston sub-division (bounded by Streeton Drive and Cotter Road) has been released.  You can view a selection of the plans here.

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Proposal: MULTI DWELLING - LEASE VARIATION - CONSOLIDATION - DEMOLITION - 7 NEW UNITS. Consolidate Blocks 7, 8 and 9 Section 27 Stirling and vary the consolidated leases purpose clause to permit 7 dwellings; Demolition of the existing 3 houses and construction of a new 2 storey building comprising of 7 new residential units. Period for comments closes: 17/02/2010. Click here to view the plans »...

Proposal: COMMUNITY FACILITY-GYMNASIUM-ADDITION: Proposed extension to the existing gymnasium of approximately 410m2; to include additional car parking and associated site works. Period for comments closes: 04/02/2010. Click here to view the plans » ...

Proposal: DUAL OCCUPANCY - DEMOLITION - 2 NEW DWELLINGS - Proposed demolition of existing brick residence. Construction of two new adaptable one storey dwellings. Period for comments closes: 25/01/2010. Click here to view the plans » ...

ACTPLA have advised the Council that the development of supportive units at Rivett has been approved, subject to some conditions.

Broadly the approval:

1. Supports the removal of trees to facilitate the development;
2. Makes comment and conditions on the Units whose backyards face Bangalay Crescent;
3. Assesses that parking for Noah’s Ark centre is adequate; and
4. States that the units will be for persons with special needs due to age and approves the development as a supportive housing development.

The Council will undertake a full evaluation of the approval in the new year.

A copy of the ACTPLA decision is available here »…

ACTPLA have advised the Council that the development of supportive units at Chapman has been approved, subject to conditions.

Broadly the approval:

• * Is for 31 Units, not the originally proposed 32 - Unit 20 has been removed.

• * Access to and from the site will be by turning left only into and out of the development from Streeton Drive with a concrete median strip opposite the entrance;

• * The issue of noise from the Church has been considered and the relevant Units (16 to 19) are set back approximately 8.5 metres from the boundary while the required setback is 3.0 metres;

• * The issue of mature tree removal has been referred to the Conservator for comments though a number of trees are said to be in poor condition.

• * Parking for tenants at one space per unit and 8 visitors parking spaces is assessed as adequate.

A full copy of the ACTPLA decision is available here »...

WCCC has lodged a submission regarding the Rivett supportive housing residences where units will have their backyards facing the street. Council understands that this is against the Territory Planning for this suburb [Rivett] where all houses on the street have to have the front of the house facing the street. Council is concerned that residents on the other side of Bangalay Crescent will be looking into these backyards!

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WCCC has lodged a submission relating to the proposed development of aged persons units in Chapman. In essence the submission seeks to reduce the development to 27 units; move three units; expresses concern at the proximity of units to the All Souls Anglican Church, seeks a small central park area which will improve large vehicle access; and expresses disappointment with the removal of some 60% of existing trees. Supplementary submissions have been made regarding provision for on-site parking and differences in the description of units proposed for Chapman and Rivett.

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