The state government says it will speed up the approval process for developments in established suburbs that meet specific criteria.
This development being built in South Melbourne is one that the state government has deemed as being of good design.The Victorian Government says it will speed up the approvals of new townhouse and low-rise apartment buildings that are designed for families, are environmentally sustainable and improve the local streetscape.The Victorian Government says it will fast-track the approval of what it deems innovative and sustainable, family-friendly townhouses and apartments in established suburbs.
A panel will assess the applications, but Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny will decide which projects are "rewarded" under the "Great Design Fast Track" program. “Predominantly, the three and four bedroom apartment buildings have been actually targeted towards the baby boomers who are selling their homes and actually have adequate cash. So we've seen them actually at the premium end of the market,” CEO Samantha Reece said.
Ms Reece welcomed the inclusion of gardens and landscaping as a criteria for fast-tracked apartments.
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