Facts about the trees
Finding out exactly where the roots from the trees next door come into our property should be helpful in reducing our neighbour's concerns about future excavations damaging these canopy trees. Read More
What does going to VCAT mean?
I didn’t believe Libby was serious when she said it. I remember thinking, “I heard that wrong.” When I asked her to repeat the sentence, it was identical. She replied, ... Read More
Planning permit decision
Libby had her psychic antenna up and running the other day. She felt the need to call David and ask him if he’d heard anything from the Council about our planning ... Read More
Response from Council
“Relax,” said David when Libby mentioned she hadn’t seen any change to the status of our planning permit application on the Maroondah Council’s website. She thought a response should have ... Read More
Planning permit application
Submitting the planning permit application was a significant milestone in our project development. Now we await feedback comments from the various Council reviewers. Read More
Schedule becoming clearer
A letter from the Council has arrived. It sheds light on how we can move forward with our housing development in concert with the drainage works that Council would like to do on our block. Read More
Discussion with Engineering
A meeting with Council Engineering was another positive experience. They are enthusiastic about going ahead with the modified storm drainage project based on a third easement on our property. If we formally agree to this arrangement, it is possible the work could be completed within a 6 month time frame. Read More
Make a plan
With a positive response from Council, it's time to create a plan showing the major activities and when we would like to have those activities completed. Read More
Practically Green Festival
With the sun shining on a warm Spring morning, it was the perfect time to drive up to the Nillumbik Shire Practically Green Festival. We wanted to spend a bit of ... Read More
