The charity proposed to spend $16.7 million to build a five-storey building, with 38 studio apartments across four levels, with shared indoor and outdoor spaces in North Hobart, Tasmania.
The development for social housing for women aged over 50 at risk of homelessness was a partnership between St Vincent de Paul Tasmania and Sydney-based Amelie Housing and would have been built above the current Vinnies op shop. Federal Government provided $13 million in funds.
Despite council's planning officers recommending approval for the development, which was 3.87m above the council's height limit, councillors rejected it 5-4.
Lord Mayor of Hobart Anna Reynolds, who hoped St Vincent de Paul would appeal the decision, said “it’s one of the poorest decisions from Council in the time I’ve been on it.” she said.
Tasmanian Minister for Housing and Planning, Felix Ellis said the council's decision “makes clear the need for the Tasmanian Government’s independent, expert Development Assessment Panels, with legislation to be progressed this year.”
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