RosannaVoice
PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY
THIS IS NOT HOW WE WANT
OUR ROSANNA
Developers want to turn our family street into a concrete apartment complex
Artist's impression of the proposed 3-storey, 17-apartment development
THE SHOCKING STATS
Facts about this development based on official documents
Dwelling density increase on our residential street
From 1 family home to 17 apartment units (verified from planning documents)
Developer profit from this single development
Based on current Rosanna apartment prices vs $8.5M development cost
Population increase on this single property
From 2.5 people (1 family) to 35.7 people (17 apartments)
Community consultation meetings held
Residents completely excluded from decision process
Additional vehicle movements daily
From 2 family cars to 25+ apartment cars generating massive traffic
Building height overwhelming single-story neighbors
Plus basement level creating 4-level concrete structure
All figures verified from official sources:
Development cost from Metropolitan Planning Levy certificate ($8.5M)
Profit estimates based on current Rosanna apartment median prices vs development cost
Population and density calculations from planning application documents
125 MOUNTAIN VIEW PARADE
BEFORE vs AFTER
What this specific site looks like now vs their proposed development
CURRENT SITE
125 Mountain View Parade today
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
What they want to build here
Site Location Context
125 Mountain View Parade sits in the heart of established Rosanna, surrounded by family homes and mature trees.
COUNCIL STOOD FIRM - MINISTER INTERVENED
Local decision made - Now under state review
KEY TIMELINE FACTS
Council Listened to Community:
Banyule Council refused the application after reviewing community concerns and planning standards
State Government Stepped In:
Planning Minister used call-in powers to override local decision-making process
Appeal Process Bypassed:
VCAT hearing was scheduled for August 2025 but cancelled due to ministerial intervention
Decision Escalated:
Final determination now rests with Governor in Council - community input remains important
THE SECTION 173 LEGAL REQUIREMENT
The property has a Section 173 Agreement that LEGALLY RESTRICTS development.
To build this massive complex, the developer must get COUNCIL APPROVAL to remove these legal protections.
WE CAN STILL INFLUENCE THE DECISION AT COUNCIL LEVEL!
Legal Requirement
Council MUST consider community objections to removing Section 173 protections
Community Power
Strong community objections can influence council to reject the removal
Time is Running Out
Decision expected within weeks - we must act NOW
CRITICAL PLANNING DEFICIENCIES DISCOVERED
Solar Access VIOLATION
Required: 5 hours of sunlight
Provided: Only 4 hours 50 minutes
10 MINUTES SHORT of legal requirement!
Stormwater Plan UNSIGNED
Stormwater management plan lacks proper sign-off and approval from relevant authorities - a fundamental planning requirement.
Future Homes INCONSISTENCIES
Multiple inconsistencies between Future Homes requirements and actual development plans submitted.
ZERO COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Not a single community meeting was held. Ministerial intervention bypassed normal planning protections. This is your chance to be heard!
Every objection matters. Every signature counts. Every voice strengthens our community's position.
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