In May 2021, planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of the Piedimonte’s Supermarket site and five shops along Scotchmer Street for the purposes of a part-7 and part-5 storey mixed use development.

The planning permission remains valid and the Piedimonte’s family intends to act on the permit and proceed with the redevelopment of the site following the laneway discontinuance.

The Piedimonte family has lodged a request to City of Yarra to discontinue part of the laneway under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1989, in accordance with the permit.

What’s coming?

Located on the corner of Best Street and Scotchmer Street in Fitzroy North, this redevelopment will revitalise the existing supermarket and outdoor spaces. It will also bring 57 apartments, 4 townhouses and underground car parks to the Fitzroy North precinct.

The Piedimonte family has been refining this design since 2016. Extensive improvements to traffic movements, noise reduction and architectural designs have been informed by feedback from the community.

Frequently asked questions

Since 2021, the project team has responded to questions submitted by email, phone, meetings with immediate neighbours and two online community briefings. We have a Frequently Asked Questions page with responses to these questions and others that have arised during this time.