Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Petitions

Following petition presented to house by Clerk:

Portarlington development

To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria

This Petition of residents of Victoria draws to the attention of the House the proposed construction of a five level structure at 49 Newcombe Street, Portarlington, Victoria 3223 which includes thirteen apartments and two shops.

The location of this building on the north side of Newcombe Street overlooking Port Phillip Bay is inappropriate in that the height, mass and design will:

detract from the main street and general character of the coastal village;

negatively impact on the heritage listed former Post Office adjacent to the proposed site and the iconic Grand Hotel; and,

overshadow and reduce the natural light available to the adjacent pre-school.

The development would also cause significant impact on the already limited parking in Newcombe Street and adjoining streets and create waste management issues.

In October 2019, the State Government declared the Bellarine a Distinctive Area and Landscape under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 having previously promised to protect the Bellarine from over and inappropriate development.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria call on the Andrews Government and the Minister of Planning to take whatever action is necessary to reject this proposed development.

By Mr CHEESEMAN (South Barwon) (2081 signatures)

Tabled.