Controversial Hobart developer denies wrongdoing amid claims of unapproved work

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A CONTROVERSIAL Hobart developer has come under fire for undertaking unapproved works on his property, however a Council investigation has found no breach of planning conditions.

Darko Krajinovic landed himself in hot water in 2017 after partially demolishing a heritage-zoned 1885 weatherboard house on his Mount Stuart property despite no permit to do so being issued by the City of Hobart council.

In May he was finally able to begin constructing four townhouses on the land.

Darko Krajinovic is the owner / developer of 55 Mount Stuart Road and has been charged with the illegal demolition of the original weatherboard house and surrounding garden. Pictured is the site showing graffiti on what is left. Picture: MATT THOMPSON

Darko Krajinovic has now fully demolished the heritage listed dwelling at 55 Mount Stuart Road Mount Stuart. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

Construction on Hobart developer Darko Krajinovic's new two-storey townhouses has now officially begun. Photo: Supplied

The Mercury understands a complaint was made to the City of Hobart council calling for works at the property to come to a halt due to Mr Krajinovic undertaking unapproved works.

One issue related to a remaining heritage feature at the property, a stone wall on the Mount Stuart Road frontage of the house, being demolished.

The second major issue in the complaint related to a deck on the upper floor of the second townhouse being bigger than permitted.

Amid accusations of wrongdoing, Mr Krajinovic maintains he is doing the right thing and that no unapproved works were taking place.

Darko Krajinovic has denied any wrongdoing at his Mount Stuart development despite a council complaint. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL

“I don’t have a clue who would have said that,” he said.

“Everything’s travelling pretty well. There have been no issues.”

Hobart City Council general manager Nick Heath said a council officer had met with neighbours to discuss their concerns and investigations found there had been no breach of planning conditions.

“We were disappointed to learn recently that the heritage wall had been the subject of vandalism by a third party. The owner has been advised to securely store the stones for potential future use on the site,” Mr Heath said.

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