Category Archives: General News

We object Hunters Hill Hotel plans

By HHT | Published: July 23, 2010
the changed plans fail  Council’s planning controls in even more ways than before: increased height increased traffic and parking problems changed boundary setbacks increased noise for neighbours from the beer garden overshadowing of heritage items NO increase to public space or landscaping
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Alarm bells for Croquet Lawn and Figtree Park

By HHT | Published: July 22, 2010
Residents at the recent meeting called by Council to discuss the future of  Figtree Park and community cottages at 40-48 Gladesville Road. Council needs to be much more open and specific about its intentions in relation to this project.  That the Land and Property Management Authority is investigating the ‘commercial opportunities’ that may exist [...]
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GREEN turns to RED light for community garden

By HHT | Published: July 20, 2010
Council has halted plans for the Figtree Park Community Garden.   Enthusiastic support from across the community has been dampened as new options are sought for the concept.  There is continuing concern for the secure future of Figtree Park.  This park runs along Ryde Road and backs onto the Croquet Club Lawn and community cottages on Gladesville Road (see [...]
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One person’s dream house …

By HHT | Published: July 19, 2010
becomes a neighbourhood nightmare.  Check the Herald’s Heckler where members of the Trust share the pain  
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New plans for Gladesville Town Centre

By HHT | Published: July 15, 2010
Something good:  our conservation concerns have been addressed in the new plan as the conservation area has been re-instated.  BUT the increased height allowed for the Victoria Rd, Massey, Flagstaff and Cowell St area will further destroy the character of the area and overshadow the backyards, houses and surrounding streets. We are [...]
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Hunters Hill Hotel plans on view

By HHT | Published: July 15, 2010
The HHH development plans have been amended.  Come to a meeting at Council on Monday July 19th at 6pm to discuss the implications.
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$10,000 fine imposed

By HHT | Published: July 15, 2010
After complaints from the Trust, Hunters Hill Council has imposed a $10,000 fine on those responsible for the destruction of identified trees at 39 Bonnefin Road.  Developers and renovators need to see that there will be consequences if they fail to fulfill their legal obligations to effectively protect trees during construction work. ARE YOU AWARE of [...]
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Journal archive now on website

By HHT | Published: June 17, 2010
The HHT Journal began in April 1972.  It contains articles, photos and interesting trivia about: the politics, people and community processes involved in preserving local heritage historical information about significant residents, places and buildings reference material about building restoration, stone walls, landscapes, streetscapes and trees. The journal is a testimony to the energy and commitment of Trust members over a 40 year period, demonstrating the benefits of [...]
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Phil Jenkyn’s reply

By HHT | Published: April 19, 2010
National Trust Lifetime Achievement Award, 2010 Two of our greatest challenges in the 21st Century involve the environment and heritage: the environment in all its forms – desperately crying out for all to respect the fragility of our planet; and heritage in its widest sense – pleading for what we value of our past and present, and [...]
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Lifetime achievement award to Phil Jenkyn

By HHT | Published: April 16, 2010
Philip Jenkyn is a retired barrister, former Hunters Hill Councillor, and community activist.  From his Joubert-built sandstone villa in Hunters Hill, which he shares with wife Gloria and daughter Victoria, Phil has been variously a stirrer, trouble maker, asker of difficult questions and opinion builder.  This award from the National Trust salutes Phil’s contribution [...]
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