Development
Proposal: SINGLE RESIDENTIAL-ALTERATION-SECOND RESIDENCE. Proposed conversion of existing studio to a secondary residence. Period for representations closes: 22/04/2014 Click here to view the plans
Proposal: SINGLE RESIDENTIAL-ADDITION-SECOND RESIDENCE. Proposed construction of a secondary residence behind the existing single dwelling. Period for representations closes: 23/04/2014 Click here to view the plans
Proposal: LEASE VARIATION. Please see the application form for details of the lease variation. Period for representations closes: 23/04/2014 Click here to view the plans
Proposal: COMMERCIAL-HERITAGE-SYDNEY BUILDING-SIGNAGE. Proposed restaurant shopfront, fitout and signage. Period for representations closes: 14/04/2014 Click here to view the plans
Proposal: COMMUNITY FACILITY-UNIT 2-ADDITIONS-ALTERATIONS – OZANAM HOUSE. Proposed additions and alterations to existing 2 storey Aged Care Facility, including internal and external works. Period for representations closes: 11/04/2014 Click here to view the plans
The Canberra Raiders Group wants to knock down the old Braddon Club and build an $80 million tower complex. That has sparked debate about former community spaces being targeted for redevelopment.
Proposal: Proposed amendments to DA approval – amendments include modifications to the roof, basement, unity layout, garbage room, open space, balconies, screens and external finishes; additions of screens to the fire stairs. Period for representations closes: 27/03/2014 Click here to view the plans
Anyone passing the corner of Torrens, Cooyong and Donaldson streets, at the edge of Braddon across from Civic, on a weekday would likely notice the ad hoc accumulation of cars surrounding a deserted building. The unassuming appearance of the parcel of land belies the fact that it is subject to a legal battle, after the Canberra Raiders, backed by the ACT Planning and Land Authority, proposed a commercial-residential development, versus the North Canberra Community Council, which supports retaining the land for community use.
A surface-level car park, or grassy, open space? That is the choice being debated for the area surrounding Northbourne Oval in Braddon. With increasing urban density and record hot summers, it seems obvious to me we should be seeking to reserve our pockets of green space in inner-city areas. Read Canberra Times article …
