11-storey apartment building at Glenelg approved by SCAP despite residents’ concerns

Plans for an 11-storey luxury apartment building at Glenelg have been approved – but the decision has left neighbouring residents “disappointed”.

Artists impressions for an 11-storey apartment building at Colley Terrace, Glenelg. Picture: Supplied

Plans for an 11-storey luxury apartment building at Glenelg have been approved by the state’s peak planning body – but the decision has left neighbouring residents “disappointed”.

The State Commission Assessment Panel gave Developer Waterpark Ocean Park the green light to build the $5.6m complex at 22 Colley Terrace.

The building will overlook the prominent Colley Reserve and house 12 luxury apartments.

According to minutes from the meeting, the commission found last week the proposed development was not seriously at variance with the area’s development plan policies.

“The State Commission Assessment Panel is satisfied that the proposal generally accords with the related objectives and principles of development control of the Holdfast Bay Council development plan,” the minutes stated.

But the project has drawn plenty of concern from residents in the neighbouring St Vincent Towers.

Residents committee treasurer Steve Greatrex said it was very disappointing to see the project approved with no major changes.

Artists impressions for an 11-storey apartment building at Colley Terrace, Glenelg. Picture: Supplied

Mr Greatex said residents were concerned by the “sheer height and scale of the development”.

Noise from the mechanical car stackers that are part of the building’s design are another major concern.

The building will be serviced by a five-level automated car stacker system with 16 car parks for residents.

“We’re not sure how the stackers are going to go in a seaside environment,” Mr Greatrex said.

Another local resident, Andrew Millar, was concerned the building would obstruct views.

“I’m on the northern side of the development and my kitchen, lounge and dining room window all face straight onto the side of the new building,” Mr Millar said.

“At the moment I can see down to Port Stanvac and I’m going to lose all that.”

Mr Millar is also concerned about potential noise issues from the mechanical car stacker.

“We’ve been told at times the noise could be as high as 85 decibels, which is incredibly loud,” he said.

The site has dual frontage on both Colley Terrace and Durham Street, giving the building both beach and city views, with its apartments having between one and three bedrooms.