04/02/2026
Projekt Evolve has responded to the communityโs objections with a new proposal for 149 Minerva Rd, Newtown (currently Chickโn Ranch).
But our concerns are still not being addressed.
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A 3-storey building with:
- 3 shops
- 10 two-bedroom apartments
- A rooftop deck
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Too big for the area
- The building is still three storeys, 13.84 meters tall, with no reduction in height from the previous proposal.
- There are very few multi-storey buildings in the area. If they are, theyโre placed more suitably near Pakington Street or at the Minerva Rd shops near Church Street.
- The height and scale raise privacy concerns for neighbours and obstruct views, impacting nearby small businesses like AnimalDeli.
Not enough parking
- Parking has only gone up from 13 to 15 spaces in the new proposal.
- Thatโs:
- 1 car space per shop
- 1 per two-bedroom apartment
- Just 2 visitor spaces shared between everyone
This means overflow parking on nearby streets and more congestion for residents. Itโs not a practical solution in the best interest of the community.
Doesnโt fit the neighbourhood
- The design still doesnโt reflect the character of the area.
- With this scale and design, it risks changing the feel of the neighbourhood character and community identity
If you care about the future of this area, please help us and lodge an objection ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ.
Find out more and object here:
https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/advertisedplanning/adlist_detail.aspx?app_number=32/2024
Thank you for supporting the local community.
