Residential
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19 Union Road Surrey Hills
The leafy streets of Union Road in Surrey Hills have proven to be one of most protected corners of Boroondara. The proposed development will see the construction of two, two-storey dwellings, both with underground car parking. The dwellings have four bedrooms as well as a study and a gym.
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13 Mangan Street, Balwyn
This development exemplifies a well-designed infill re-development in an outstanding location just 100m from Whitehorse Road activity. The proposed development is three uniquely designed two-storey, four-bedroom units. The design creatively uses the large block to incorporate a well landscaped and individualised garden area for each unit.
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14 Hollsmoor Road, Camberwell
Hollsmoor is a collection of 3 individual townhouses designed to reflect the neighbourhood character precinct. The sophisticated homes are a perfect example of Property Change's efforts to assist and encourage infill development in the most appropriate locations.
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Malvern Road, Stonnington
Last year, we started looking at this site with Pillar and Post Architects. The property had an existing permit that was not able to be built due to construction costs. It is a common scenario that build ability is often at hands length with Council policy. This led to Pillar and Post submitting a new planning application that is much more affordable to construct. You can see this proposal in the render below.
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184 Miller St, Fitzroy
Property Change was approached by a client to assist in objecting to a proposal for the part demolition, and construction of a ground and first floor extension to the dwelling at 184 Miller Street, Fitzroy North. Our clients objection was on the grounds of overshadowing and an unreasonable detriment to the amenity at their own property neighbouring the subject site.
Whilst Property Change advocate for residential infill and or consolidation of property, it is vital that a proposal is designed in such a way that adds to the character of the surrounding area and does not negatively impact on the liveability of dwellings that surround that particular development.
Property Change worked closely with Nick Tweedie from Owen Dixon Chambers to settle a planning outcome that both the client and the owner of the subject site at 184 Miller Street were satisfied with, avoiding the need for a hearing at VCAT.
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139 George St, Fitzroy
Fitzroy is yet another one of Property Changes inner city residential developments. This outstanding renovation included a redesign of the entire first floor, including the addition of a first storey terrace and terrace pergola.
This project was performed under a Heritage Overlay that sought to protect the street facing façade. The proposed partial demolition of the existing dwelling for the construction of first floor accessible roof top terrace was consistent with the purpose and decision guidelines of the Heritage Overlay. Most notably City of Yarra Incorporated Heritage Plan outlined ‘Construction or extension of a deck, which can be attached to an existing building, is permit exempt where (applies to residential buildings/uses only): Contributory, The deck is to the rear of an existing building’.
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2 Union Street, Brunswick
Our sixth townhouse joint venture launched in July 2016 with the purchase of 2 Union Street Brunswick, only 50 metres from Sydney Road with Jewel train station a little over 150m away.
Our 6 partner collective purchased the 365 m2 property at auction for $1.8m and our strategy is to build 6 dwellings on the site, five four level 3-bedroom townhouses on the property and a three level residence with ground floor office on Union Street. The five rear townhouses will all be on compact circa 50 sqm lots over four levels with 3 beds, 2 baths and 1 car park.
The site has laneway right of ways along the eastern and northern boundary, which will make for great access and light, but also give the site a bit of a gritty Dickensian context, with views to the rear of the old red brick Victorian shops along Sydney Road and the tops of the Brunswick Uniting Church spires further up Sydney Road. The property came with plans and permits for 10 small apartments and ground floor retail. We have re-designed the scheme within the approved building envelope and are looking to obtain our permit in early 2018 and start construction in late 2018.
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Pascoe Vale Townhouses
Working with NICreative. This project involves the subdivision of a property and the construction of a two-storey dwelling behind an existing dwelling on Sussex Street in Pascoe Vale.
Through expert design, the private open space to the rear of the existing dwelling is being maximised to provide an excellent two-storey townhouse in a great location that backs onto a park.
Property Change is assisting in providing feedback and advice on the design based on the requirements of the Moreland planning scheme in addition to having pre-application meeting discussions with Moreland Council.
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22 Justin Avenue, Glenroy
Recently one of our most accomplished projects is in Glenroy. Working with Excelon Projects and Atlas architects. This property is in the Moreland City Council within a General Residential Zone.
The project sought to construct 4 two-story townhouses on the 700sqm block. This ambitious development was negotiated through careful consideration of the Moreland City Council Planning Scheme, most specifically the Municipal Strategic Statement outlining that the property is in an area of incremental change. The policy basis identifies that incremental change will be supported in General Residential Zones, and that new development should be designed to contribute to an improved landscape character.
With a focus on communal garden space, minimizing overshadowing and encouraging a vibrant street interface, Property Change was able to achieve a permit in under 4 months.
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Queens Parade – 4 Townhouses
This four townhouse project on a 266 square metre lot is located off a series of laneways behind Queens Parade in Fitzroy North.
Three intersecting lane ways provide access to the north-south oriented site. The design takes advantage of this access by providing on grade car parking and between 110-120 square metres of Gross Floor Area over 3-storeys with a roof top terrace.
The roof decks will take advantage of the sweeping views of the city to the south.
Located in a Heritage Zone between a commercial strip of shops and a Neighbourhood Residential Zoned residential area, a robust industrial palette of materials was chosen to respond to the character of the area. The use of these materials in different planes is designed to break up the building mass given the surrounding prevailing two to three storey context.
The initial permit application was to construct 4 storey dwellings on a lot. Although Council’s officer recommended the approval of a permit, Council itself resolved to refuse the proposal restricted the height to 3 storeys. The Neighbours choose to take the matter as a third party to VCAT on grounds relating to neighbourhood character, density and site context.
The developer, architects, and traffic engineers provided detailed design advice, which resulted in an amended set of plans that strengthened the proposal. The amended plans, coupled with our expert evidence statement for the Tribunal, resulted in a permit being granted.
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CHAUVEL STREET TOWNHOUSES
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363-367 High St, ASHBURTON, Victoria
