Goahead for 12 units

SIX singlestorey and six doublestorey units will be built across the road from Meadowvale Retirement Village in Pakenham.
At their meeting last Monday Cardinia Shire councillors approved an application to develop 12 new units on an Lshaped 4193squaremetre block.
Nine objections to the proposal were lodged by residents but councillors agreed with a town planner’s recommendation that it be approved, subject to conditions.
Objectors said they were concerned the development would spoil a large allotment that was part of the unique charms of Pakenham’s north side.
There were concerns about increased traffic in Eagle Drive and the impact of the development on elderly residents in the area.
However, a town planners’ report said the proposal conformed with state and local planning regulations.
A report to the council meeting said the township strategy supported a wide variety of housing and that multiunit development was appropriate for the area.
“The development does not adversely affect the neighbourhood character of the street as the buildings are screened by dwellings on adjoining properties,” the report said.