As seasoned building designers will be aware, Rescode Standard B22 requires screening of first floor windows and balconies (and some ground floor windows) where they create overlooking opportunities into neighbours’ yards or windows.
Clause 52.29 of the Planning Scheme, Land Adjacent to a Road Zone, Category 1, or a Public Acquisition Overlay for a Category 1 Road, provides (inter alia) that a planning permit is required to “create or alter access to…a road in a Road Zone Category 1”.
Most readers will be aware of the recent VCAT decision granting permission for an Islamic Mosque to be constructed in East Bendigo.
Regular readers will recall previous Tidbit articles that have discussed the extent to which a proposed development can impact the energy efficiency of a neighbouring property.
Regular readers will recall that in December 2014 we reported on the newly introduced Section 115CA of the VCAT Act.
Late in 2014 VCAT announced that there will be a number of process changes made to planning appeal procedures.
An interesting case which identified an issue with the implementation of Precinct Structure Plans has caught our attention.
In an unexpected (but welcome) move, the VCAT Amendment Act 2014 has ushered in new provisions that will require Council to pay the application fee for an appeal if Council’s statutory time frames aren’t met.
Regular planning permit applicants will be aware that when objections are received in response to a permit application, and Council supports the proposal, a Notice of Decision (NOD) to grant a permit will first be issued by Council. The purpose of the NOD is to allow objectors 21 days to […]
A review of case law associated with the overshadowing of solar panels including VCAT’s latest decision.
