Major Manningham developments approvals at open council

October 6, 2024

This list tracks some large residential developments that have been approved at Manningham council meetings over the past 18 years, particularly during the 2008-12 council. At the bottom there are examples of some Cr refusals when the officers recommended in favour.

47-49 Glendale Avenue, Templestowe: 13 apartments on 1,444sq metre site on the corner of Foote St and Williamsons Rd approved 7-1 at council meeting held on May 29, 2012. Applicant A1 Drafting or Glendale Muse P/L.

872-874 Doncaster Rd, East Doncaster: 40 apartments on double block site of 1,751 sq m approved unanimously at council meeting held on May 29, 2012. Applicant Metropol Planning Solutions P/L.

51-53 Talford St, East Doncaster: 23 apartments on a 1,575sq m corner double block near Tunstall Square was approved 5-1 on April 24, 2012. Applicant De Felice Homes c/- Paul Shaw & Associates.

222 Williamsons Road, Templestowe: 23 dwellings on a 1 acre block approved unanimously on August 30, 2011. Developer Cosdea Developments (Mr Dale Anderson).

194-196 Manningham Road, Bulleen: 26 dwellings over 3 storeys on double block of 1,464 sq m approved unanimously on August 30, 2011. Applicant Kim Belfield Planning Consultant on behalf of Johanne Belling and V&R Palamaras.

5-7 Curlew Court, Doncaster: 30 apartments over 3 storeys and 1,638sq m. Defeated 5-4 on July 26, 2011, then went to VCAT. Owner/developer was Mr O Christodoulou.

14-16 Bullen St, Doncaster: 15 apartments over two blocks comprising 1,343sq m. Approved unanimously on May 31, 2011. Owner Aily Liu and Graham Reid and architect Paul Shaw.

8 George St, Doncaster: 10 apartments over 997sq m. Approved 7-1 on May 3, 2011. Owner Mr C Scoleri and applicant DCA Design.

832-836 Doncaster Rd: 37 apartments approved unanimously over 2,047sq m and 4 levels on May 3, 2011. Applicant De Nova Group on behalf of consortium of investors.

81 Tram Rd, Doncaster: 37 apartments over 4 levels and 1,620sq m approved unanimously in March 2011. Applicant HWL Development.

969-973 Doncaster Rd: 22 apartments in DDO8 over 2,050sq m was approved by VCAT in February 2011 but original application never went to councillors. Councillors unanimously endorsed this report on October 26, 2010. Applicant was Quentine P/L.

97 Whittens Lane, Doncaster: 16 apartments over 3 levels on a 1,060sq m site approved 5-3 on August 31, 2010. Applicant Konex Developments.

1040-1044 Doncaster Rd: 41 apartments over 2251sq m 3 lot site approved unanimously in June 2010. Applicant Tandarri P/L c/- DCA Design.

57 Berkeley St, Doncaster: 57 apartments over 5 levels and 2153 sq m unanimously approved between Westfield and council offices in April 2010. Developer was Spec Properties.

53 Franklin Rd, East Doncaster: 9 apartment development on 961sq m site was recommended by officers and defeated 5-4 by councillors in February 2010. VCAT approved it. Applicant was STM Construction and Development.

31-33 King St, Templestowe: 40 apartments over two levels 4,048sq m approved in 7-2 vote in November 2009. Applicant was Central Estate Properties (Andrew Spinova).

53 John St, Lower Templestowe: 11 apartments over 2 lot site of 1,195sq m approved unanimously on June 2, 2009. Applicant was Gina Bartone through Paul Shaw.

107 Whitten Lane, Doncaster: 32 apartments over 4 storeys and 2,785 sq m was approved unanimously on March 31, 2009. Applicant was G Rigo.

231 High St, Lower Templestowe: 11 apartments on 2 lot site over 1,210 sq m was unanimously approved on February 24, 2009. Applicant was Waterface Living Architecture.

2-6 Anderson St, Templestowe: 38 apartment development over 4 levels and 3 lots on 2759 sq m. Approved 5-3 in September 2008. Applicant was Mick Healy through CH Architects.

Planning applications recommended by officers and rejected by councillors since December 2008

Nine unit development in Franklin Rd, Doncaster
February 2, 2010
Recommended by officers but was defeated 5-4 with Crs Pick, Downie, Chuah, McMillan and Reid voting against - listen to audio here.

91-bed nursing home proposal in Park Orchards
December 15, 2009
Recommended by officers but defeated 7-2 with only Crs Mayne and Gough supporting - listen to full debate here.

Wonga Park sub-division development
September 29, 2009
Recommended by officers but defeated 5-4 with councillors Pick, McMillan, Downie, Ellis and Chuah voting against - listen to audio here.

Second dwelling on acre block in Larne Avenue in Donvale
June 30, 2009
Recommended by officers but defeated 6-3 with only Crs Reid, Mayne and Gough supporting it - listen to partial audio of debate here.

Increasing parking at Serpells Rd child care centre from 100 to 120 after earlier VCAT ruling
March 31, 2009
Recommended by officers because VCAT had earlier over-ruled council refusal. Cr McMillan moved officer recommendation but then it lapsed for want of a seconder. Alternative motion opposing increase moved and seconded by Crs Gough and La Vella was then carried with only Cr McMillan voting against. See from page 987 of minutes.

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Major Manningham developments approvals at open council

October 6, 2024

This list tracks some large residential developments that have been approved at Manningham council meetings over the past 18 years, particularly during the 2008-12 council. At the bottom there are examples of some Cr refusals when the officers recommended in favour.