Fans of one of Brunswick’s most popular live-music venues, Howler, can breathe a little easier for now. Moreland City Council officially rejected a proposal for a neighbouring apartment block at Thursday night’s council meeting.

The development proposed by Brunswick Holdings includes plans for apartments at 8–14 Michael Street, directly behind the stage wall of Howler’s band room. Designed by SJB Architects, the eight-storey complex would be comprised of 74 residences, two underground.

Since it was submitted in mid-2017, the application to build at the address received 426 objections.