Update on Development at 1-7 Waterfront Place

We understand that VCAT will review the City of Port Phillip's (CoPP) decision to refuse a planning application for the “construction of a 10-storey mixed use building over two basement levels containing 175 dwellings and two retail premises of 355 square metres and a reduction in car parking requirements” at a six-day hearing commencing on the 19th March 2018. (VCAT Ref P2100/2017).

The developer submitted new plans for the site in early February. If you objected to the earlier plans, you should have received a letter from the developer’s solicitors with details. If not, contact Ms Rhodie Anderson at randerson@rigbycooke.com.au. Original objectors may wish to revise their Statement of Grounds now that new plans have been submitted. This needs to be on the VCAT application form with copies sent to the CoPP and the developer’s solicitor. New objectors can complete a Statement of Grounds. A fee of $19.90 applies for individuals and not-for-profit organisations. Fee details are shown at www.vcat.vic.gov.au.  New and revised Statement of Grounds must be submitted by 27 February 2018.

The BCNA Committee met CoPP planning staff to discuss the plans. As a result, the Committee has decided to continue to object to the plans. The Committee wants to see the site developed but according to the CoPP's planning guidelines. Our objections are about visual bulk, that the plans were not in accordance with the plans listed in the VCAT Order of January 2015; overshadowing of the foreshore; and traffic congestion. Our revised Statement of Grounds can be downloaded here.