The following was sent to me via e mail to post here to add discussion to the Dual Occ Debate.
It should be noted that the current “PROPOSED- Adopted Housing Strategy” has only been “adopted” by Council.
As it has not yet gone through the rigor of the Planning Scheme Amendment process it does not form part of the current Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme.
Since this current Housing Strategy falls considerably short of the State Government Planning Policy Framework requirements, this adopted Housing Strategy has “limited weight”, as stated in the Planners Reports for the recommendation of these Dual Occupancies in Coldsteam.
Clearly those Councilors who approved these applications recognised this, as did VCAT in previous similar Applications For Review both in Coldstream and other areasas it was pointed out in the Council meeting.
As also pointed out in this Council meeting, Coldstream has lagged behind other areas which also experienced the same reaction (from the existing residents) when similar developments were approved.
Coldstream is now catching up to these other areas.
Whilst there is a minority group, who are opposed to the dual occupancies there are still many residents who see the wisdom in this to ensure the ongoing viability of the Coldstream township.
Hope this helps
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