Pee ia NFAT oat SEER ona seni l Ourret: PUNTO”O7S4 City of Yarra 23 February, 2011 Statutory Planning Branch PO Box 168, RICHMOND 3121 Save Dimmys ‘ABN 98 384 086 520 Att: Allan Harris - Secretary Dear Sir/Madam, Planning application Ne: PI.N10/9734 Description of applic Mixed Use ‘Address: 140-160 Swan St Richmond VIC 3121 |wish to advise that Council considered the above application at the Special Meeting of Council on 22/02/2011 where it was resolved to issue a Notice of Refusal to Grant a Planning Permit, 2 sopy of which is enclosed for your information. If you have any enquiries, please contact Paul Wood on 9205 5171, or via email Paul. Wood@yarracity.vic.gov.au.. ‘Yours sincerely, hie Danielle Connell Coordinator Statutory Planning Encl a nore information « SUN CIN Aue at]REFUSAL 1 TO GRANT A PERMIT Application No: PLN10/0734 Planning Scheme: Yarra . Responsible Authority: City OF Yarra ADDRESS OF THE LAND: 140-160 Swan St Richmond VIC 3121 What has been Refused? Use and development of the land for a mixed use development comprising dwellings, offices and arts and crafts centre and a reduction in the car parking requirements of the Yarra Planning Scheme. What are the Reasons for the Refusal? 1. The development fails to provide a high quality, architectural response that recognises the landmark status of the site; and does not respond to relevant State Planning Policy Framework objectives at clause 15.01-1 of the Yarra Planning Scheme in relation to urban design Principles including height and bulk. The development fails to respond to Locai Pianning Policy Framework, particularly clause 22.03 (Landmarks and Tall Structures), and clause 21.05-2 (urban design) of the Yarra Planning Scheme as it will detract from the visual prominence of the Ball Tower of Dimmeys. 3. The proposed vehicle access will create an unreasonable impact on traffic, car parking and safely within surrounding streets, particularly along Swan Street, Green Street and Byron Street. Mary OSman Signature for the Responsible Authority