Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The future of the quarter acre block



The State Government last week announced building plans to tackle future growth, potentially spelling an end to the quarter-acre block in favour of high density housing.

Future housing developments will now have to include an average of 15 houses per hectare.

The new guidelines cover all land earmarked for development within Melbourne’s urban fringe.

Planning Minister Justin Madden said the new guidelines would be a cornerstone for growing areas.

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