Planning overhaul will clear way for buildings of up to 20 storeys near stations including Brighton and Toorak in a move likely to draw strong oppositionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian Labor government is set to seize planning control of some of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs in an effort to build thousands more homes, setting the stage for a fight with the opposition and local government.The premier, Jacinta Allan, will announce an overhaul of planning rules in 50 inner-Melbourne areas located near public transport, including in Brighton, Malvern and Toorak, to allow for greater density.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Benita Kolovos
Publish date : 2024-10-19 19:00:25
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Victorian government to rezone affluent areas in bid to attract ‘locked out’ young people
