Response to Macedon Ranges Localised Planning Statement
We recently made a submission regarding the Macedon Ranges Localised Planning Statement. Localised Planning Statements (LPS) are State Government p…
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National Trust Statement Regarding Federation Square
In response to the government’s plans to demolish the Yarra Building at Federation Square for the development of a flagship retail store, the Natio…
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Smart Planning?
On 16 October, the State Government released the Reforming the Victoria Planning Provisions discussion paper for consultation as part of the Smart …
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Domain Parkland & Memorial Precinct added to the National Heritage List
One of Australia’s most intact government domains and environs, including landmarks such as Government House, the Domain Parklands, the Shrine of R…
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National Trust responds to Melbourne Metro Project Early Works Plan and Precinct Development Plans
At the end of last year the National Trust prepared a substantial submission to the Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) in response to the Early Works Pl…
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Further demolition proposed at the Former Hoffman Brickworks site
The National Trust prepared a submission this month in response to a permit application that proposes the complete demolition of the former brick P…
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Planning Panels Victoria releases Panel Report on Sunbury Rings Cultural Landscape
From August to October 2017, the National Trust attended a Planning Panel hearing to advocate for the protection of the Sunbury Rings Cultural Land…
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New public reserve planned at the Former Smiths Nursery
This week we made a submission to Heritage Victoria regarding a permit for a six lot subdivision and creation of a public reserve at the Former Smi…
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National Trust CEO demands action on Chalet
In response to a Government announcement of $200,000 for a “Mount Buffalo Business Case Assessment and Activation”, National Trust CEO Simon Ambros…
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The City of Bendigo progress heritage listing for Nanga Gnulle
In early December the National Trust prepared a submission in response to Planning Scheme Amendment C234 to apply heritage overlay protection to ‘N…
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