THE PROPOSAL
The development application is governed by the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 and is located within the Central Business Zone on Elizabeth Street just near Mundy & Sons Meats.
The development application is for two very high towers and the excavation of approximately 24,000 cubic metres of materials for an associated underground car park.
Hotel tower: 49.4 m high (above ground 14 stories) plus three basement floors below ground for car parking.
Residential tower: 46.8 m high (above ground 13 stories) plus three basement floors below ground for car parking.
KEY CONCERNS
• The development breaks the permitted height limit of 11.5 m and a maximum of three stories.
• The proposal is thus 37.9 m and 35.3 m higher than the permitted height limit.
• The proposal immediately adjoins heritage buildings. The proposal breaks the Heritage Code which states that adjoining buildings should not exceed 1 story or 4 meters from a heritage building.
• The proposal could set a new height precedent for this area of the city centre, which is currently dominated by one, two and three story buildings.
• Extensive excavations – enough to trigger assessment by the EPA and require an Environmental Effects Report (EER).
HOW TO VIEW THE PLANS
Plans and/or Application may be inspected at The Hobart City Council Centre, 16 Elizabeth Street, or Service Tasmania, 134 Macquarie Street, Hobart or can be viewed here [search applications for PLN-17-430].
View EPA application: here. Copies of the EER are available from Ireneinc Planning (ph: (03) 6234 9284, or email: [email protected]) or can be viewed here.
FURTHER INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
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Development Appraisal Planner | City Planning
Telephone (03) 6238 2866
THERE ARE THREE OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING COMMENTS BY 12 JULY 2018
1. Tasmanian Conservation Trust view Submission Guide here: http://www.tasconservation.org.au/fragrance-development-application/
2. Hobart Not Highrise Submission Guide. HNH will be publishing a submission guide on their website. Once finalised, PMAT will circulate web link.
3. Write your own.
GENERAL DETAILS
Hobart City Council
Development Address: 234 – 250 Elizabeth Street Hobart 7000
Application: PLN-17-430
Application details: Partial Demolition, Alterations and Redevelopment for Visitor Accommodation, Multiple Dwellings, General Retail and Hire, Food Services, Hotel Industry, Business and Professional Services, and Subdivision (Boundary Adjustment)
Lodged: 13/06/2017
Representations Close: 12 July 2018, 5 pm
Representations in writing: General Manager, Hobart City Council, GPO Box 503, HOBART TAS 7001
Representations by email: [email protected]
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Application details: Fragrance Tas – Hobart (Elizabeth) Pty Ltd has proposed to excavate up to approximately 24,000 cubic metres of material at 234-250 Elizabeth Street, Hobart for the purpose of construction of a mixed use development.
Lodged: 14 June 2018
Representations Close: 12 July 2018, 5 pm
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