YARRA RANGES: Cox votes against Junction permit
Veteran Yarra Ranges Shire’s Cr Len Cox (pictured) was the only Councillor to vote against a planning permit for a 25-lot subdivision at 41-43 Hoddle St, Yarra Junction.
Other Councillors voted at the September Council meeting voted for the decision to grant a permit that allows for vegetation removal, creation and removal of easements.
“The subdivision is to be undertaken in two stages, with development of the site confined to the western half of the site where all lots will range between 500 and 21,614 square metres (2.1 hectares conservation lot),” said a report to Yarra Ranges Council.
“The development will also incorporate a new road off Hoddle St that will provide access to all allotments.
“The eastern end of the site includes a conservation zone that will protect and conserve existing flora and fauna in the area.
“The subdivision design is site response and responds to the constraints of the site and surrounds, including environmental features and hazards.
“The application has been advertised and at the time of this report 17 objections have been received.
“Objector concerns primarily relate to traffic and user safety of Hoddle St, impacts to flora and fauna and the character of subdivision pattern,” the report said.