Kew electorate
Jess WILSON (Kew) (14:43): (456) My question is to the Minister for Planning. When will the minister meet with Boroondara Heritage Group for Advocacy and Protection to discuss important protection of heritage homes under Victoria’s planning laws? The electorate of Kew has many heritage homes and homes built between the 1800s and the 1960s and is most famous for its Victorian Edwardian architecture. However, current planning laws are not adequate to prevent the loss of such historic homes, which form an integral part of our area’s character. Just this week I visited a beautiful Edwardian home on Edward Street, Kew, with the Boroondara Heritage Group. Sadly, a demolition permit has been issued for the property without any regard for its heritage value, and it is not known what will replace it. This has sparked fears that the property may remain vacant for a long period of time. The Boroondara Heritage Group is a local community group which was established in response to the loss of heritage in the Boroondara area. I commend Nerida, Christina, Sandra, Rosemary and Jane for their dedication to preserving our local history and architecture and note their words:
… we, the local community and businesses, are the guardians of for future generations.
We must do better.