Too many flies? Horse neighbors block new houses near country racetrack
Local opposition to the plan has so far been successful, with one planning application now making its way to the Supreme Court after being rejected by the council and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Court. An application for 16 residences at 21-27 George Street was rejected at the VCAT last month due to concerns about conflicts between the horse and housing industries. “[It] is a form of intense housing development that will be sandwiched between existing equine activity,” the VCAT decision said. “I’m afraid the proposal will allow … adverse effects on residential comfort from noise, smell and visual impact.” Horse trainer Ian Stewart at his stable on George Street in Kilmore where the developers bought the land. Credit: Edde Jim On the other side of George Street, a separate application for 20 residences was submitted by the same developer last month. The plan has not yet gone to the council, but is also expected to be rejected. Kilmore rate-paying association president Vyvien