Issues category relating services, facilities, development and planning for Weston Creek, Canberra, ACT, Australia.Molonglo/North Weston
The ACT Planning and Land Authority has refused the village Building Company’s Development Application for Block 1 Section 82, the “Old AFP Site” in Weston. There were a number of grounds for the refusal including the proposed blocks do not represent a suitable size able to accomodate complying developments appropraite to the site and zoning, the pattern of sub-division constrains… Continue reading
This is the re-action of the Coombs and Wright communities with ACTPLA’s decision to “roll over” at the first sign of contest by a developer. Continue reading
ACTPLA has refused the Request by Zapari for Re-Consideration of their Development Application for Block 3 Section 12 in Coombs. Council is pleased that ACTPLA has listened again to the Community. Continue reading
Here is yet another disappointment for those people living in Coombs. The ACT Government made a requirement that there be space for a Community Hall in the site sold for a Child Care Centre in Coombs. However, Council understands that no-one can use it as the area has been offerred for lease at a price which virtually puts all Community Groups out of the market. Continue reading
Council offers the following comments in relation to the Supportive Housing proposal in Chapman. In short, Council welcomes moves to increase the supply of supportive housing in Weston Creek, but suggests the ACT government assist the proponent to identify a more suitable location in the Weston Creek area. Continue reading
ACT Parks and Conservation Service made a presentation on the Molonglo River Reserve Management Plan to the Public Meeting on Wednesday 28 August 2019.
Here is the presentation. Continue reading
“It’s a good day when announcements are made that the regulators are indeed doing their job, stopping developers going ahead with ridiculous proposals,” writes PAUL COSTIGAN Continue reading
Council is very pleased that the Proposed Development of Block 3 Section 12 Coombs – the ZAPARI Development has been refused on numerous grounds by ACTPLA. Some of these reasons include: The proposal is inconsistent with Zone Objectives for the RZ5 High Density Residential Zone. The assessment concluded that the proposed development will not be conducive to a high standard of… Continue reading
Council is very pleased that the Proposed development of Block 4 Section 39 Coombs – the POD Development – has been refused on numerous grounds by ACTPLA. Some of these reasons include: The proposal is inconsistent with Zone Objectives for High Density Residential Zone. The assessment concluded that the proposed development will not be conducive to a high standard of residential… Continue reading
