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GOOD NEWS!
Hunters Hill Council has won its case at the Land & Environment Court which supported Council’s rejection of the 4 storey ‘shop-top housing development’ planned on the old bank sites at 58-60 Gladesville Road at the overpass.
It found that the building didnt comply with the DCP, was too high, had insufficient setbacks and overshadowed neighbouring heritage buildings. The judgment can be found here:
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Can fences create a secure community?
Strong reactions for and against Hunters Hill High School’s security fence reflect our shared concern … we all want to be part of a safe community, but disagree about how this is achieved. The Trust believes security comes from strong community connections, sharing responsibilities and values – not from high fences. FENCE FACTS Approval Generally fences [...]
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Do we need a fortress on the riverfront?
The community that worked long and hard to save Hunters Hill High school from closure is shocked by the high handed approach that the High School has taken towards its local community. The Department has built 2100mm fencing around most its site, including the shoreline and the Three Patriot’s walk in the apparent belief that this will make the school and students [...]
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Good news at the overpass
Hunters Hill Council has won its case at the Land & Environment Court which supported Council’s rejection of the 4 storey ‘shop-top housing development’ planned on the old bank sites at 58-60 Gladesville Road at the overpass. It found that the proposed building didnt comply with the LEP & DCP, was too high, had insufficient [...]
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‘State of Siege’ an important documentary for our community
Bravehearts versus the bulldozers. Do the big guys always win? Hunters Hill Trust will be screening Dennis Grosvenor’s outstanding documentary State of Siege which shows how people with passion in the community protected us from the bulldozers in the past, and how we need to engage to get the right direction to State planning in the future. [...]
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Management of Riverglade Reserve
Friends of the Environment of Riverglade Reserve are concerned about the Council’s failure to follow the current Plan of Management and collaborate with the local community to sustainably manage the reserve. A public meeting will be held at 11:00 am on August 14th on the Footbridge over Tarban Creek to discuss concerns about changes that are [...]
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What is your contribution to the streetscape?
Hunters Hill Trust is developing a booklet that will explore a range of issues that affect the character of Hunters Hill. These will be presented as a series of case studes and will include topics such as new houses, alterations, first floor additions, front gardens and fences. Click here to download our first case [...]
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Thanks to Tony Coote, outgoing HHT President
At our recent AGM, the members of the Trust gave Tony Coote a rousing cheer in gratitude for his fantastic work as President over 7 years. Few people would be aware of the enormous hours Tony spends working to protect and improve our natural and built heritage. It is an uphill battle, against unfavourable odds. Tony [...]
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decline and decline of Bonnefin Road
Residents are dismayed at the deterioration of the living conditions in Bonnefin Road and the degradation of the local environment caused by ongoing over development, poor management of the street traffic and parking, neglect of the roads and footpaths and lack of consideration of the needs of the residents. Click here if you would like to [...]
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Environmental Defenders Office at AGM
Kirsty Ruddock gave a thought provoking presentation to the 2011 AGM. Kirsty is Principal Solicitor with the Environmental Defenders Office, a not-for-profit community legal centre. She described how the EDO takes on legal cases that can be used to set precedents to improve environmental outcomes. She also explained how EDO can assist community groups to protect the public [...]
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FILM NIGHT: Thursday Sept 15th ALL WELCOME