Green light for multi-dwellings

An application for seven double-storey homes in Springvale got the green light from Greater Dandenong councillors after they put off making a decision pre-election.
The Journal reported on 12 October that Cr Sean O’Reilly successfully moved to defer the proposal for 63 Royal Avenue at the 10 October meeting.
The Lightwood Ward representative said he was too busy “due to other pressures” and wanted more time to examine the application.
Cr Youhorn Chea seconded the motion and indicated he’d also been short on time.
The newly elected councillors unanimously approved the application without discussion at their Monday 14 November meeting.
The application received five objections, relating to increased noise, additional traffic, inadequate car parking, a small front setback, overcrowding and amenity.
The council report on the development found it was consistent with the Greater Dandenong Planning Scheme and a permit should be granted.
An existing single-storey house and garage would be demolished. All seven new dwellings would be double-storey.
Two would have three bedrooms and a double-garage, and the others would each have two bedrooms and single garages.
The surrounding homes include older single and double-storeys, and single and double-storey multi-dwelling developments.