Heritage homes in Melbourne's inner east under 'imminent threat' of being destroyed

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Six heritage buildings in Melbourne's inner east are at risk of demolition unless the Victorian Planning Minister intervenes.

But in every jurisdiction except Boroondara, an interim heritage protection order would force a developer to reapply for a planning permit even if a demolition permit had been granted.Correspondence seen by the ABC show the Labor member for Hawthorn, John Kennedy, raised community concerns about the Auburn Road property six months before it was demolished.

Two neighbouring heritage homes had already been demolished, and a fourth is now at risk due to the loophole.Auburn Road, Hawthorn East The Planning Minister stopped the demolition of another heritage home, Currajong House, after a community campaign. Under the Victorian Building Act, councils do not have the power to rescind building permits for demolition.

Residents the ABC spoke with have expressed some frustration Boroondara didn't seek heritage protection sooner, but now wanted the Victorian Government to intervene to protect other homes at risk.

 

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