Excellent news! VCAT today upheld Banyule Council’s refusal to grant a permit for a function centre at Banyule Homestead in Heidelberg. The VCAT decision highlighted the significance of Banyule Homestead and the many problems with parking, noise etc. engendered by the operation of a function centre in a quiet neighbourhood area. The neighbours really took the running on presenting a well-founded, disciplined campaign, and the Council support was staunch. They are certainly to be congratulated.
The Resident Judge of Port Phillip 
Well done! What will the developer do next, I wonder…
Banyule has some lovely historic buildings which need to be preserved at all costs. As long as we can still visit on a Sunday afternoon.