Protecting our local heritage in Maling Ward and across the City of Boroondara is as a major concern of local residents. Many residents have contacted me about this issue, citing the demolition of fine period homes to make way of the construction of inappropriate large-scale mansions or multi-occupancy dwellings.
We are losing our architectural heritage and ruining our streetscapes. Many established trees and gardens are lost too and replaced with buildings and paved areas.
Another example was the secret and rapid demolition of the wonderful old Surrey Hills Post Office in Canterbury Road by a developer with Council apparently unaware until it was too late.
I will consult widely with the local community to ensure residents views on this matter are represented to Council and taken into account when planning decisions are made.
I commit to:
We are losing our architectural heritage and ruining our streetscapes. Many established trees and gardens are lost too and replaced with buildings and paved areas.
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| A period home overlooked by a large modern house in Maling Ward. Photo supplied by local resident. |
Another example was the secret and rapid demolition of the wonderful old Surrey Hills Post Office in Canterbury Road by a developer with Council apparently unaware until it was too late.
I will consult widely with the local community to ensure residents views on this matter are represented to Council and taken into account when planning decisions are made.
I commit to:
- Opposing inappropriate urban development that destroys or dwarfs heritage homes.
- Ensuring that significant trees are protected.
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