The City of Stonnington has lost a bid to block the construction of a major new development in Melbourne’s south east after the Victorian Administrative Appeals Tribunal (VCAT) ruled in favour of Lend Lease, granting the permit for construction.

 

“Council is extremely disappointed with the decision by VCAT to approve the permit, which, in our view, represents an overdevelopment of the 590 Orrong Road site,” Mayor Cr John Chandler said.

 

“The outcome is a significant loss for Council and the community and will have a long-term negative impact for the Armadale area – with building heights now set to soar to 12 storeys, and significant overdevelopment to take place on the site.

 

Cr Chandler said: “This is one of the most important sites in Stonnington and Council has worked with all stakeholders over the past two years to try and achieve a balanced planning outcome for the site – developing an urban design framework to set out provisions that would influence the height and development to ensure a responsible outcome for all.”