Laneway-gate

With laneways in the CBD being revitalised as pockets of culture and entertainment, the oldest laneways in Paddington are under siege as the neighbouring business owners - who also own title over the laneways  - attempt to gate them off from the public.


More here.


I assume the owners have lodged a development application to Woollhara council for approval of the aforementioned gates.  This will be a tricky one from council as they weigh up the proprietary ownership by the land title holder against the interests and voices of the local community.