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Planning
Cnr, Centre & Haughton Roads
Clayton South
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Client
Cedar Woods P/L
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Council
Kingston City Council
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Location
Cnr. Centre & Haughton Roads Clayton
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Contact
William Bromhead
Development Summary
ratio: have been working with Cedar Woods Pty Ltd, DKO Architects and MDG Landscape Architects on Jackson Green, a significant infill redevelopment site in Clayton South. The 6.5 HA site was previously occupied by Sigma Pharmaceuticals and will accommodate up to 350 dwellings at completion.
Project Characteristics
The site layout was heavily influenced by the projects namesake, a large Port Jackson Fig tree which sits close the Haughton Road frontage. This tree will be retained in the centre of an attractive and functional open space area which welcomes pedestrians and cyclists into the site.
The scale of this project necessitated early engagement with a number of Council departments in order to determine key functional aspects such as the internal road layout, drainage and pedestrian links to surrounding streets. The interface with existing residential properties along McMillan Street required careful consideration of building setbacks and massing to ensure that contemporary design of the townhouses would sit comfortably with the existing traditional building stock.
A collaborative approach with Council led to agreement on the overall concept for the site in mid 2015, with the first planning permit for 85 townhouses in the eastern portion of the site following shortly after. A planning permit for 'Wattle', a four storey apartment building fronting Haughton Road, was secured in mid 2016, with a planning application currently under consideration for a further 66 townhouses within the western portion of the site. Civil construction has now commenced on site, with further applications to be made for apartment buildings fronting Centre, Haughton and Main Roads.
ratio: is proud to work with Cedar Woods to promote urban consolidation and regeneration in Clayton South.
Planning & Traffic
9-11 Williamsons Road
Doncaster
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Client
SPEC Property
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Council
City of Manningham
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Location
9-11 Williamsons Road, Doncaster
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Contact
Sam D'Amico
Development Summary
ratio: is proud to have been involved in SPEC Property’s return to Doncaster with the City of Manningham issuing a permit for the redevelopment of 9-11 Williamsons Road.
The redevelopment of the 2,660sqm site includes a series of townhouses and apartments within a 12 storey building, over basements and opposite Westfield Doncaster.
Despite receiving two objections, through active negotiations with Council and objectors, the objections were subsequently withdrawn and a permit issued by Council without the need for a VCAT hearing.
Planning
Surf Coast Highway
Armstrong Creek
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Architect
Baldasso Cortese Architects
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Council
Greater Geelong Council
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Location
Armstrong Creek
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Contact
Will Bromhead
ratio: have recently obtained planning approval for a state of the art TLC Aged Care facility in Armstrong Creek, an urban growth area within the City of Greater Geelong.
The site is located on Surf Coast Highway within the Armstrong Creek Precinct Structure Plan Area, and abuts Stewarts Road which forms a key pedestrian and cycle link through Armstrong Creek known as the Stewarts Road Greenway.
The two storey facility, designed by Baldasso Cortese Architects, will accommodate 180 beds, pharmacy, café, GP clinic, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy pool, mobile radiology, pathology, tele-health and other allied health services for both residents and patients from the local community. This integrated design is key to TLC Aged Care’s innovative model which focusses on a holistic approach to aged care in a modern and supportive environment.
ratio: worked closely with Greater Geelong Council, VicRoads and surrounding developers to ensure that the design of the facility sat comfortably within the emerging neighbourhood, and integrated with the Stewarts Road Greenway. This consultative approach resulted in the granting of a planning permit by Council in May 2016.
ratio: are excited to have been a part of this project which will deliver world class aged care services.
Planning & Traffic
830 Plenty Road
Reservoir
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Client
Plenty Road 830 Pty Ltd.
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Council
Darebin City Council
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Location
Reservoir
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Contact
Sam D'Amico
Development Summary
ratio: have recently obtained planning approval for the development of 830 Plenty Road, Reservoir comprising 321 apartments across four towers, and 17 townhouses designed by Architeria Architects.
The scale of the proposal and its strategic location (being positioned in a proposed DDO area and recognised as a good candidate for high density development) necessitated early and ongoing engagement with Council Officers and other key stakeholders including VicRoads. Whilst VicRoads were originally opposed to the development, the multidisciplinary ratio: team were able to resolve this and ultimately obtained VicRoads support.
ratio's consultative approach resulted in a positive officer recommendation, and the granting of a Notice of Decision at a Council Meeting in July. No appeal was lodged by objectors, with a permit issuing in August.
ratio: are pleased to be involved in this landmark Reservoir project which heralds the regeneration of the north.
