Residents unhappy about Red Hill townhouses

Not happy: Maurice Deveze, David Templeman and Stephen Gaffey with his son Jim are unhappy with the ACTPLA about the townhouses to be built in Red Hill. Photo: Jay Cronan

Red Hill residents have expressed their disappointment after ACTPLA approved plans for the first townhouses on a quiet street in the leafy suburb.

The ACTPLA delegate said the proposed development, criticised by oneresident aslooking like an ocean liner,would provide an "interesting frontage" and make a positive contribution to the streetscape of Borrowdale Street.

David Templeman, chairman of the streets' residents' association,saida meetingnext week would allow a decision on whether to appeal the approval to ACAT.

"It is disappointing," he said.

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"I don't think they've given due consideration to the streetscape and privacy concerns of residents."

The 28 objectionsto theplans on a short roadwith 19 propertiesincluded fearsthe buildings - four dwellings with four connected garages - would undermine the area's character and neighbours' privacy.

The decision, dated September 25, noted the existing dual occupancies on the street and the multi-unit developments in "close proximity" inthe same zone.

The delegate said landscaping out the front of the building, including a condition which required some semi-mature plants, would ensure the street'slandscape environment was enhanced.

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Residents unhappy about Red Hill townhouses