Current Status
Awaiting Ministerial Approval
Date sent to Minister: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
The Creamery Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is the first PSP to be prepared for the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas. The amendment will be considered by the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas Standing Advisory Committee, appointed by the Minister for Planning.
The
Creamery Road Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) is the first PSP to be prepared for the Northern and Western
Geelong Growth Areas. The amendment seeks to incorporate the Creamery Road Precinct Structure Plan into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme and make associated changes to the Planning Scheme. It includes measures to ensure that urban development within the Northern and
Western Geelong Growth Areas (NWGGA) is undertaken in a manner that is
consistent with the strategic assessment under the Environment Protection
and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act).
The proposed amendment affects land bounded by the Geelong-Ballarat railway to the north, the Geelong Ring Road to the east, the Midland Highway to the south, and Geelong-Ballan Road to the west.
Amendment timeline
Standing Advisory Committee Appointed - 31 January 2023
Council Meeting - 27 August 2024
Council resolved to adopt the Creamery Road Precinct Structure Plan,
Development Contributions Plan, and Native Vegetation Precinct Plan; endorse
the preparation and exhibition of draft Amendment C450ggee to the Greater
Geelong Planning Scheme; and request that the Minister for Planning consent to
the exhibition of draft Amendment C450ggee.
Request for Consent to Prepare
and Give Notice of Draft Planning Scheme Amendment C450ggee - September 2024
Standing Advisory Committee - Initial Review
The Minister for Planning referred the draft amendment to the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas Standing Advisory Committee to conduct an initial review of the draft amendment to advise on whether the draft amendment facilitates balanced outcomes. This was undertaken in April-May 2025 and Committee issued its report to Council. A copy is provided below under "Panel Hearing Documents".
Minister Grants Consent to Exhibit - 8 December 2025
The City completed a suite of further work and updated the amendment documentation to address the Committee's recommendations. The updated documents were submitted to the Minister for Planning, who gave consent to give notice of draft Amendment C450ggee.
Exhibition of Draft Amendment - 18 December 2025 to 09 February 2026
28 submissions were received.
Council Meeting - 25 August 2026
Council approved the Amendment at its 25 August 2026 meeting.
The Council meeting Minutes can be viewed under "Supporting Documents".
Awaiting Ministerial Approval
Council requested the Minister for Planning approve Amendment C450 on 26 August 2026. All documentation has now been provided to the Minister for Planning.