Fears have been raised more heritage homes across Brisbane could be set for demolition, after Brisbane City Council admitted it was powerless to save two century-old inner city houses from the wrecking ball.
On Monday, the council’s planning boss councillor Amanda Cooper said two heritage homes – including the 140-year-old Keddington Villa – in Jones Street, Highgate Hill, had “slipped through the process” of the city’s planning laws, City Plan 2014.
Kim Stephens reports in the Brisbane Times (9.2.16) about the failure of planning laws which meant that the demolition of two heritage-listed house in Highgate Hill could not be averted.
‘Fears have been raised more heritage homes across Brisbane could be set for demolition, after Brisbane City Council admitted it was powerless to save two century-old inner city houses from the wrecking ball.
‘On Monday, the council’s planning boss councillor Amanda Cooper said two heritage homes – including the 140-year-old Keddington Villa – in Jones Street, Highgate Hill, had “slipped through the process” of the city’s planning laws, City Plan 2014. Protesters again returned to the demolition site in Highgate Hill on Tuesday, where security guards have been stationed overnight as the process gets underway.
‘”The mood is very sad,” Cr Abrahams said. “But at least the residents have let everyone in Brisbane know their plight and the loss of these homes.”‘