WestboUrne
Grove
A Campaign for Respectful & Appropriate Housing
In the foothills of Mt Victoria, Westbourne Grove has a set of 1880’s classic Victorian villas with the historic Westbourne House at the top (43 Austin Street), former home of the Town Clerk.
In March 2024, the Labour/Green coalition on Wellington City Council voted to go against independent expert advice and made Westbourne Grove a high density area in the noble pursuit of affordable & sustainable housing. But what did they get when Westbourne House was sold to a developer? An application for luxury flats with 29+ extra cars.
WAGON (Westbourne Grove Owners & Neighbours) was created to campaign for respectful & appropriate development in our community.
Join by getting in touch with Ralph Highnam
7 storeys, 32 luxury units!
5200m3 of Mt Victoria to be removed & dumped!
AI generated video of a truck coming up Westbourne Grove as a young girl walks down it.
AI generated video of a truck turning up Westbourne Grove whilst a young girl walks down it - there are forecast to be 27,000 truck movements over a 2 year construction period along this narrow, private driveway.
Parking for 29 cars!
The proposed building will tower over the community, especially the heritage area on Elizabeth Street and removing the winter sunshine for Rixon Grove and the top of Pirie Street.
27,000 truck movements!
This is Westbourne Grove today, a narrow, private, driveway providing access to 5 family dwellings. The proposed development will see an extra 32 luxury dwellings added with 29 cars, all needing access along this driveway - where children walk to and from school.
removal of pedestrian footpath to create a shared access way!
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“high density housing within a walkable catchment of the city was supposed to mean residents would walk and cycle, but the mayfair would lead to 29+ extra cars in the area”
Dame Gaylene Preston leading a public meeting discussing “Mayfair” with numerous civic leaders present and concerned residents - none of whom oppose development, but want to see appropriate & respectful development.
WAGON (Westbourne Grove Owners & Neighbours) join us in the fight for respectful & appropriate development