We have been noticing a very definite trend occurring throughout Glen Eira. Developments with existing permits are reselling. Some gained permits years ago and the property has either been rented out, stood empty, or simply allowed to accrue in value. This of course implies that there has been extension upon extension granted by the planning department.
The screen dumps below illustrate the trend completely. On the 22nd August an application was submitted for a 3 storey apartment block in Bent St. Bentleigh. That is ONE DAY prior to the gazetting of the new zones and hence was assessed under the ‘transitional provisions’. Cometh the new zones a day later, four storeys is now allowable.
Please note carefully the associated blurb in the following:
Glen Eira Debates 
March 6, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Whoever bought this will go for the higher density. They would be mad not to. Heaps of other 4 storeys are now in Bent Street so one more won’t matter to council or vcat.
March 6, 2015 at 3:35 PM
Most disappointing that the Green party Councillors have been supporting such nonsensical wild developments.
March 7, 2015 at 9:06 AM
Why wouldn’t the Greens Party councillors support high density development. It is far better for the environment than having sprawling suburbs. People are living close to the shops, schools and public transport which cuts down the need for cars. Maybe you are just against people making lots of money. The Greens do not have an anti development policy.
March 6, 2015 at 4:35 PM
If and when the new owner puts in a new or amended permit for a four storey on this site then council can drop all pretense that the zones are “neutral” and that they do not provide a gilt edged invitation to developers to grab as much as they can.
March 6, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Off topic. Check this out –
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/video/id-gzcGFyczpj3U8_VOReHJbb6qfODoQEFx/Glen-Eira-Council-wants-to-demolish-82-year-old-man%27s-home-to-make-a-park
March 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM
I thought the GECC would buy the property/s after he died or when he was ready to sell, isn’t that how it works? Is there any question about selling the old man up?