LANDMARK ROBUR TEA HOUSE AGAIN UNDER THREAT
On 31 May Heritage Victoria (HV) rejected the application to surround the historic Robur Tea House with a 25 story hotel and a range of other retail and commercial buildings. HV was clearly unimpressed by the proposal. In explaining its decision, HV’s Executive Director noted that the development would have a substantial adverse visual and physical impact and significantly harm the site’s cultural heritage. However in August 2023 the decision was appealed by the developer. The permit review hearing will be scheduled to take place in the coming months. The RHSV submitted a successful objection earlier in the year and will be following the review process too.
To keep up to date with developments and the current advocacy projects at the RHSV including the Robur Tea House and the Queen Victoria Market, go to: https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/.../current-advocacy.../
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National Trust of Australia (Victoria)