Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Interia Burwood by Australand 2Jan 05, 2011 9:16 am 200-plus dwellings approved for Burwood, VCAT says there's scope for more Council 4 Nov 09 @ 06:00am by James Dowling AN enormous 214-residential proposal in Burwood is an underdevelopment, according to a senior member on the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Austxxland got the VCAT tick of approval on October 19 to build 116 houses and 98 apartments on the former Vision Australia site at 333 Burwood Highway. The company took its development to the planning umpire after Whitehorse Council refused to provide access to the development from Bronte Ave, which the land backs on to. The council and the 121 objectors believed the development would lead to a substantial influx of traffic on to the quiet street, but VCAT senior member Anthony Liston ruled traffic increases “are likely to be barely perceptible”. Is this development good for Whitehorse? Tell us below. Mr Liston said the proposal was a good example of urban consolidation and could be “regarded as an underdevelopment of the land”. Austxxland residential Victoria general manager Robert Pradolin said it was uneconomical to create a higher density proposal. He said the project was not as profitable as originally expected but was acceptable and the company wanted to avoid any further delays. He said it would now finalise its drawing and start demolishing the old school in January. Mr Pradolin said people could purchase off the plan next year and move into their new homes in the beginning of 2011. The apartment blocks will only be accessed from Burwood Highway while entrance for the three, four and five-bedroom houses will be via Bronte Ave. Mr Pradolin said apartments would sell as high as $450,000 and homes were up to $900,000. “It will be a whole variety of products from apartments to townhouse and three or four-bedroom homes,” Mr Pradolin said. He said research showed most purchases would come from people already living in the area. Residents, MP concerned development will clog residential street THE planning umpire made the wrong decision on a Burwood development, the local MP says. Burwood state Labor MP Bob Stensholt said the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal had erred in allowing Austxxland-built homes access to Bronte Ave, after the developer got the go-ahead to build on the former Vision Australia site. “We have to live with the umpire’s decision but we wish they took more cognisance of the view of the council and the residents,” Mr Stensholt said. Whitehorse Council and 121 objectors opposed providing access to Bronte Ave for the development. Resident Russell Green said Bronte Ave and Christina St were already overflowing with cars that used the streets as a rat-run to avoid busy Station St. “It will now fall on the council to put in some protective measures to reduce car speed and the amount of traffic on the street,” Mr Green said. But Whitehorse Council city development general manager Julie Reid signalled they would not introduce “any traffic control measures as a direct response to the VCAT determination”. Ms Reid said the council, through negotiations, had secured more than 9000sq m of public open space as part of the development. Mr Green said Austxxland had a chance to develop a site that would be a key architectural statement. Re: Interia Burwood by Australand 4Jan 25, 2011 8:34 pm Recently received email from Australand: Interia Burwood Huge Success Early Release of 4 homes 11th January 2011, by appointment only Release 1 at Interia Burwood was such a huge success that Australand have bought forward the release of four homes! These four homes comprise of the Ashlar and the Corbel, both stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom and double garage homes. Interia Burwood, at the heart of Melbourne's eastern hub, is family-focused home design at its best. Combining the talents of award winning architects, trusted developers and acclaimed landscape designers, this luxurious opportunity puts you at the centre of the perfect blueprint for affordable luxury. Enjoying all the benefits of an Australand planned community, Interia Burwood is designed to be different. Intelligent use of materials. Superior detailing. Quality features. All in a family-friendly environment. For this innovative project, Australand took the step of bringing award winning architects ROTHELOWMAN on board. Renowned for originality and elegance, they helped give Interia Burwood a spirit of smart, functional design. It's this approach that makes Interia Burwood different. The Bronte Avenue Parkland within Interia, is the perfect place to relax or play, designed by Tract Landscape Architects, it is sure to be a picturesque showpiece for the estate. Elegant details. Superior finishes. Smart use of space. You'll discover all of this has been considered from the ground up. That's what Interia Burwood is all about - Designed Family Living. Re: Interia Burwood by Australand 5Jan 31, 2011 11:18 am Burwood Heights Activity Centre Structure Plan The Victorian Government declared the Burwood Heights area a Major Activity Centre. This is because of its significance in terms of the range of existing uses, access to public transport and the potential for significant development. For more information on the government's Melbourne 2030 Strategy, you can go the link at the bottom of this page. In August 2006, Council adopted the Burwood Heights Structure Plan, completing a major milestone for the Activity Centre. The Structure Plan was finalised after review of community feedback on the Draft Plan in February 2006. The Structure Plan integrates and provides guidance for the future development of key sites in the area, such as the 20.5 hectare old brickworks site on Middleborough Road and the RSPCA's site at the corner of Middleborough Road and Burwood Highway, and the Burwood Heights Shopping Centre. The Victorian Government contributed funding to the structure plan. http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Burwood-Heights-Activity-Centre-Structure-Plan.html Burwood Square Development Plan For Former Brickworks Site Background In February 2006, the Minister for Planning rezoned the former brickworks site in Middleborough Road, East Burwood, to a Priority Development Zone to recognise the site’s significance in the metropolitan area and introduced two interim planning policies – one for the wider Burwood Heights Activity Centre and another specifically for the former brickworks site. The zone and policies are based on the broader Structure Plan and a conceptual 'Framework Plan' completed for the former brickworks in July 2005. The Priority Development Zone allows for a mix of residential, commercial, retail, office, entertainment and leisure uses. Burwood Square Development Plan A Development Plan is required under the Priority Development Zone and is an important stage in planning of this key site within the Burwood Heights Major Activity Centre. The Burwood Square Development Plan was placed on display for community comment in October/November 2007 and was approved by Council at its meeting on 18 February 2008, subject to a range of conditions. The plan will guide assessment of furtue planning permit applications for the site. Development is planned in four stages. Key elements of the plan include: A mix of uses within three activity precincts across the site A new boulevard through the site (Main Street) to link Middleborough Road and Burwood Highway, and lined with uses such as shops, cafes and restaurants A new park with a lake in the northern residential precinct An urban plaza as a central focus and as a vibrant meeting and activity space High quality buildings fronting Middleborough Road and in a campus-style setting along Burwood Highway Upgrade of surrounding intersections to manage traffic and new traffic signals at Middleborough Road / Main Street for the new link road Higher density housing with scope for a range of housing types A transition of building height towards the edges of the site A walking and cycling network Scope for public transport improvements Use of ecologically sustainable development principles Urban design guidelines for future buildings The plan incorporates a range of facilities for the community including restaurants, specialty shops, entertainment / cinemas, gymnasium and ten-pin bowling in a new, state-of-the-art centre with a 'lifestyle/leisure-based' focus. Council's approval of the development plan was subject to a range of conditions including: Adequate residential development in each stage An integrated mix of uses including residential, retail, office and leisure A commitment to ecologically sustainable development in the building design Meeting urban design guidelines Ensuring the development was easily accessible for pedestrians Next steps are for the developers to apply for planning permits and the development plan will be used to assess those applications. Re: Interia Burwood by Australand 6Feb 10, 2011 7:20 pm Just received email from Australand: Release 1 & 2 The demand for homes at Interia Burwood has been overwelming! Only 2 homes out of 35 remain in the first two releases. The two remaining homes are both Bratice's. A stylish 3 bedroom home with clever design features. Purchase now to take advantage of stamp duty savings! Construction Construction is well underway with the homes quickly taking shape and is currently running to schedule despite the recent record breaking rain. Bronte Park Release The next release at Interia Burwood are homes with exclusive entry off Bronte Avenue in the Bronte Park Release. Homes in this release take advantage of the impressive Bronte Park perfect for residents enjoyment! The release also features larger 4 and 5 bedroom family homes so keep an eye on your inbox, we'll be sending a detailed email closer to the release date. |