If you're a Cottesloe local like me I'm sure you would have herd!
BUILDINGS up to eight storeys high will be allowed along the Cottesloe foreshore after the State Government granted final approval today.
Planning Minister John Day granted final approval to the Town of Cottesloe's Local Planning Scheme No.3 today, saying Cottesloe had long been in need of redevelopment and renewal.
"The proposals have been the subject of exhaustive debate, examination and consultation and I am confident the modifications will encourage the revitalisation of the land around the foreshore area that is needed."
Buildings fronting Marine Parade will be restricted to five storeys and a height limit of eight storeys is proposed at the Ocean Beach Hotel site.
At the Lido site, a building height limit of six storeys will be imposed as it sits on lower land.
The Sunday Times revealed in February that a $15 million concept, included a suspended glass walkway and ocean pool, was part of the revamped development plan for the precinct that had been approved by the Cottesloe Council.
Premier Colin Barnett, the local member for Cottesloe, has been scathing about the "20-year stalemate" on development at Cottesloe beach and said his government would become actively involved.
Mr Barnett today said the new plan was not high-rise development and the majority of those who lived in Cottesloe would benefit from it.
Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) CEO Debra Goostrey said the uncertainty around the Cottesloe development had gone on for too long, and welcomed the finalised scheme.
"It is imperative that we identify how we are going to manage areas of high amenity such as Scarborough and Cottesloe both for temporary visitors seeking hotel accomodation, those looking to enjoy the beach side cafe experience and the increasing numbers of people wanting apartments near the sea," she said
This information was gathered from:
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/high-rise-buildings-set-for-cottesloe/story-e6frg15c-1226334296115
It would be interesting to hear other residents views, please let me know how you feel about this.
DEB BRADY
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