Planning & building news
News for home renovators, building designers and property developers in Boroondara.
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Guiding you through all things planning and building
We’ve added a virtual house to our website to guide you through planning and building information.
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Final stretch for the Canterbury Heritage Gap Study
Canterbury provides some of the best examples of the grand houses built in Melbourne during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Spacious townhouses with clean, timeless style
Learn about the Urban Design Award winner for best medium scale multi-dwelling residential development.
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Ensure your pool is kid safe this summer
The majority of drowning incidents in Australia occur in backyard swimming pools.
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Protecting Boroondara’s significant trees
Nominate a tree for inclusion on our Significant Tree register.
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Reduce your fire risk
Suburban homes and vacant lots can be at risk of fire, especially if they're near parks or reserves.
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Period charm and modern style make for the best of both worlds
When a modest Victorian villa gains a sleek modern addition, the results are stunning.
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Beginning a paperless planning journey
Our new technologies help remove the need for hard copies from the Planning Permit application process.
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Late-Victorian heritage meets 21st-century liveability
Renowned architectural writer Stephen Crafti profiles an award-winning heritage home from Kew.
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Celebrating the best of Boroondara’s urban design
Meet the winners of the 2018 Boroondara Urban Design Awards.