A bit of history
May 18
The developer signs off their application to build a 16-storey complex of 476 apartments at 26-56 Queens Parade. If approved, it will dominate the Fitzroy North skyline, and block Edinburgh Gardens’ heritage views to the city.
August 29
Despite the whole-of-suburb impact of the proposal, City of Yarra alerts only nearby residents. They are given just 23 days to review the highly technical, 432-page proposal.
September 13
The Protect Fitzroy North’s Skyline group forms to stop this aggressive over-development.
October 5
The developer lodges a Failure to Determine (FTD) at VCAT
Wednesday November 2 at 7:30pm
Public Meeting at the Edinburgh Gardens community room (next to the grandstand).
November 4 VCAT Statement Of Grounds Closed
Nearly 100 Paid Up Statement of Grounds, and over 100 Statement of Grounds Non-Financial Opinions