Plans for controversial retirement home development changed
Controversial plans for a new retirement home development on Brisbane’s bayside have been changed after criticism from the community.
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PLANS for a new retirement home on Brisbane’s bayside have been changed after feedback from local residents in recent months.
The Village Retirement Group and Anglicare have redesigned plans for the units on Anglicare’s land adjacent to Lota House in Manly following criticism of the initial plans for being too high and over the top in June.
TVRG’s changes include lowering the height of the development and reducing the amount of units to 102 from 104 as well as redesigning the building facades.
TVRG and Anglicare are seeking community feedback on the modified plans, and will host two community information sessions on November 20 and 21 at Lota House.
“We encourage people to register for one of the community information sessions so they can see and understand the changes, speak to the project team, and express their views,” The Village Retirement Group CEO Greg Little said.
The Bayside Action Group orchestrated a campaign against the initial plans for the facility, claiming it contravenes the City Plan, will have a detrimental impact on their neighbourhood and maybe the start of greater development on the site.
While all three levels of government in the area in Federal LNP Member for Bonner Ross Vasta, State Labor Member for Lytton Joan Pease and Labor city councillor Peter Cumming all called for more community consultation.
The heritage-listed Lota House is owned by the Anglican Church and zoned Community Facilities, so the application is code assessable by Council staff without the need for public input.
To attend the information sessions, email Emily Anderson on emily@threeplus.com.au or call 3167 1200. Attendance is by registration only.
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