VCAT has set aside the decision of Hepburn Shire Council and approved a planning permit for land in Charlies Road, Elevated Plains. An earlier decision by the Tribunal to refuse the application was based on concerns about the response to bushfire risk in the proposal. VCAT allowed a repeat appeal on the basis of significant changes in the application that addressed the bushfire concerns.
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The Daylesford and surrounding area property market continued to remain soft with the asking price of many properties being reduced in the face competition and limited demand.
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At their April meeting, Council overturned the recommendation of planning officers on a permit application for a dwelling at Dry Diggings, in a 4-3 split decision. The decision may have implications for future planning applications.
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Historic Anderson’s Mill in Smeaton will be open to the public for a National Trust Heritage Weekend on May 11 and 12. Standing today much as it did when it was constructed in the 1860s, the five-storey bluestone building and its magnificent iron water wheel are still in place.
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Heart failure is a leading cause of death and hospitalisation in Australia, especially in older people, with over half a million Australians affected. The Heart Foundation is urging Australians to “Never miss a beat” by visiting their GP for a heart health check during Heart Week (6-12 May).
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