Fewer houses in plan
Developers hope to change approved Highton complex
Developers are seeking to reduce the number of homes included in a multimillion-dollar townhouse complex in Highton.
A planning permit was issued for the Barwon Water development in August 2019.
The authority purchased the former water basin with the idea to transform the basin into a sustainable housing estate.
In 2019, it was estimated the development would cost $7.5m.
The super lot, in Basin Drive, has two lots known as the eastern and western lots.
The amendment only seeks
to alter the development approved on the eastern lot.
The original approval provided for 13 dwellings on that
lot, while the amended plans are seeking to provide 11.
As part of the amended plans, the homes are narrower and slightly lower in height.
A report by Sincock Planning said the amended plans provided a well-designed, siteresponsive development for the land that achieved the policy outcomes within the planning scheme.
The dwellings are attached in groups of two or three with each one containing a garage.
The townhouses have living areas downstairs and bedrooms upstairs.
The site remains vacant, with development still being completed on the western lot under the existing planning approval.
According to Sincock Planning, the proposal represents a reduction in density of development within the site while maintaining the architectural style and scale of development to Basin Rise.
“The proposal maintains a high quality, well-articulated, two-storey contemporary infill development within a subdivision that created super lots for this reason,” it said.
Sincock Planning said the proposal achieved planning policy objectives for high quality design and increased housing diversity while providing much larger areas of open space for each dwelling.
Prices for the seven-star energy efficiency-rated townhouses start at $645,000.
Residents can voice objections or support until May 4.