Whilst not as bad (yet) as Carnegie, East Bentleigh isn’t too far behind in terms of over development and transforming the suburb completely. Readers need to bear in mind several important facts –
- East Bentleigh is not a Major Activity Centre – it is designated as a Neighbourhood Centre
- It is not within cooee of adequate public transport
- Virginia Estate redevelopment is probably just around the corner adding thousands of new dwellings
- East Bentleigh, despite the fact that it is NOT a major activity centre, has one of the highest land masses zoned as ‘commercial’ – meaning no height limits, and no other protections for the neighbourhood such as Design & Development Overlays, Parking Precinct Plans, Structure Plans, Urban Design Frameworks, etc.
- It also has the largest area zoned RDZ – meaning 3 storeys
Below are two images that should be viewed in conjunction and that attempt to capture some of what is happening since the secret introduction of the zones without any community consultation. We have not included all that is occurring – ie applications galore for other streets such as Browns Road, Elizabeth St, and of course East Boundary Road itself and the streets coming off this road to the East. Like all planning in Glen Eira, everything has been handed over to the market and the market (and therefore Council) does not care one iota for residential amenity. That philosophy represents negligence of the highest order.
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and the continuation to the North
Glen Eira Debates 
November 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM
The maps are terrific in showing what was there before and what is coming. Daphne street will come close to doubling the number of houses in only 3 applications. What this does to infrastructure is a moot point and this is only one tiny little street. Multiply this with all the other developments and reasonable density is blown out of the water. I also notice that double storeys in rear yards are acceptable for those who live in housing diversity. A second class citizenry in the making.
November 15, 2015 at 10:51 AM
did i hear someone mention infrastructure, our councillors and bureaucrats take this to mean “infra” that is, it is below them to even think this may be important and providing some
November 15, 2015 at 5:10 PM
Total sell of residents. People’s fury on election day. God save the queen orrepubkic.
November 15, 2015 at 5:15 PM
East Bentleigh to the dogs. Carnegie to the greedy cats.
November 15, 2015 at 8:17 PM
8.00 pm Sunday night and Council and the EPA are shut down. Meanwhile the Racecourse is still pulsating and homes 300 metres away feel like they are waiting at traffic lights next to car with it’s stereo, playing heavy metal music, is on full blast.
It;s been going on since lunchtime, but at least white noise diffused the impact. At 8 pm that white noise is none existent so the full impact is being felt..
When the f*ck is the State Government going to do something other than encourage the racing industry to take over a reserve that is one third racecourse and two thirds public park.
Why is this occurring when active sports are denied.
November 16, 2015 at 7:25 AM
there was a CRRT meeting the other night according to the website? any minutes or reports?
November 16, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Crr website is now saying next meeting is on first quarter of 2016. No agenda and no minutes published. Good to see that as a result of the auditor general’s report that governance has improved out of sight.
November 16, 2015 at 5:20 PM
You don’t need a agenda to get together have a few drinks for Christmas and share the loot among yourselves. It’s better you don’t share that kind of info
November 16, 2015 at 2:20 PM
John Patrick’s plans for the racecourse were mean’t to be out already?
November 20, 2015 at 8:57 AM
As an extension of this discussion, a nine storey development is proposed for a commercial zone at 322 Centre Road, Bentleigh (near Mahvo Street). This will be a precedent case for future commercial zone developments on Centre Road, McKinnon Road and Brewer Road (designated as urban villages!!). There is a Council Planning Conference at 6.30pm on MONDAY 23rd NOVEMBER at the Glen Eira Council Auditorium to discuss this development. Good attendance is expected, please attend to support. As no height restrictions exist for commercial zone developments, anything could happen if this proceeds. PLEASE ATTEND AND PROMOTE TO OTHERS
November 22, 2015 at 5:32 PM
Does any one know if the Councillors are/still living in Bentleigh, East Bentleigh and McKinnon? Not sure but heard Esakoff has left Ross town for another ward – Bentleigh where they are heard mentioning once lived in Bentleigh.