Hotel development planned for Hosier Lane street art precinct
Hosier Lane in Melbourne’s CBD is world-famous for its urban art and graffiti but now a project developer has plans for the popular tourist attraction. See what the changes will bring.
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A hotel development in the heart of Melbourne’s street art precinct is set to be given the green light by city authorities.
It’s proposed that a three-storey heritage building in Hosier Lane be partially demolished and an eight-level building be put on top.
Owner Parassets plans shops for the ground level, while the hotel section would have 36 serviced apartments.
Using the site now is hospitality training outfit Youth Projects, but whether it remains there is still to be determined.
Parassets has agreed to retain the street art and graffiti at ground level, with Hosier Lane a world famous tourist attraction for its art.
While 27 objections have been lodged, City of Melbourne planning officers have recommended to a council meeting next Tuesday that a permit be approved.
“The development will provide an appropriate level of internal amenity and will not introduce unreasonable adverse amenity impacts to the surrounding sites,” said a report to councillors.
The report said a precedent for the location included the Adelphi Hotel development with a projecting pool on Flinders Lane.
City council planning portfolio chairman Nicholas Reece said the application would be given close scrutiny due to Hosier Lane’s global standing.
“This is Melbourne’s most famous canvas so not just any building will do...we will want to ensure the character of the precinct is preserved,” he said.
Cr Reece said the laneway has long been home to a mix of street artists, residents, tourists and businesses.
“From the city’s perspective, it’s an important heritage and street art precinct so any development in this location needs to respond to the area’s local character and history,” he said.
Cost of works is estimated at $12 million and design is by Bruce Henderson Architects.
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