Melbourne council fights state government’s granny flat plan

A Melbourne council is fighting the Allan government’s plan to allow granny flats to be built without permits, citing concerns it will harm the character and amenity of the area.

Booroondara Council has voted unanimously to oppose most elements of Labor’s housing statement which identifies Camberwell Junction as one of 10 suburban areas where a total of 60,000 homes could be built in the next decade in a bid to ease the housing crisis.

Lead organiser at YIMBY Melbourne, Jonathan O’Brien, says granny flats are the “lowest impact possible form of development” and he thinks Booroondara Council “probably know this is going to be something that’s going to get gazetted and it’s going to happen” despite their objection.

Press PLAY below to hear why YIMBY Melbourne thinks Booroondara Council’s opposition won’t stop the plan

Image: Google Maps