Fullarton residents plead to keep local heritage
A historic late-1800s home could become another victim to the demolition dogs after a property group’s submission shows two new swanky townhouses are slated for the property.
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Eastern suburbs residents fear local heritage could soon be an afterthought with a property group submitting plans to subdivide and demolish a beloved villa.
A 135-year-old Fullarton home located on Fisher St, which was sold for $1.2m in 2020, could soon face the wrecking ball after developers Hyland Property Group submitted plans to the City of Unley that could see the construction of two two-storey detached dwellings with ancillary swimming pools.
When the initial planning alert went live 12 months ago, more than 70 local residents contested the plans saying it was evident local history had fallen to wayside.
“What is the need to destroy heritage?” Ryan Piez submitted.
“Plenty of other ugly homes that are not this beautiful bluestone that can be demolished instead.
This home would look fantastic with a modern extension on the back, no need to demolish to put dog boxes in its place all for the sake of profit.”
The 1886 bluestone villa sits on a 1014sq m block with five bedrooms, three living areas, two bathrooms and an underground cellar.
Despite stunning renovations, the new owner lodged an application to demolish the home and a land division has been approved on the site for two allotments.
“A home like this can just simply not be replaced,” Lacey Hutter submitted.
“There are so many houses, not full of character and heritage features, that are in far worse condition that should be bulldozed.
There is no need for a home like this to be bulldozed.
“This home is not only full of character, but looks as though it has been maintained with care for over a century by many most likely many families.”
A spokesman for Unley Council said a lot of the power councils previously held to fight against developments such as the Fisher St property had been bypassed under the new planning code.
“It was acknowledged at the time that the subject dwelling is a building of high integrity and is of a built form and character that aligns with Historic Area provisions in the planning and development system,” said the spokesman.
“Unley Council has a strong focus on preservation of these types of dwellings, but the unfortunate reality is that, for a variety of reasons, they become unsuitable, or have issues that are too costly for new owners to fix.”
Hyland Property Group were contacted for comment.
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