This project saw Council exercising its discretion under the newly introduced planning controls to allow built form over the preferred 14.5m (4 storey) building height by approximately 2.5 storeys. The most notable design elements include a curved colonnade and façade to embrace the adjoining heritage graded Church, reminiscent of classical Roman piazzas, and activation of the adjoining laneway through the provision of pedestrian entries at ground floor to individual townhouses fronting the lane. This project sets the bar along Burwood Road for high-quality, site responsive infill development in a heritage context.

Mecone was engaged to undertake the following tasks:

• Pre-purchase due diligence
• Preliminary concept design advice
• Pre-application meeting with Council
• Liaising with project consultants
• Preparation of Town Planning Report and lodgement of planning permit application
• Management of the application process, including negotiation with Council officers, up to the issue of the planning permit
• Ongoing advice for post-permit design changes