Amendment C478 - Extension of local policy expiry dates

Section 20(4) request to extend the expiry clauses for three local policies

The amendment extends the expiry dates for three separate clauses in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme by two years, while the council completes and implements necessary strategic planning work under future Amendment C469ggee which affects those clauses.

The expiry clauses were originally introduced as part of the Smart Planning Program administered by the former Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and undertaken in consultation with council. The program identified various matters within the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme requiring further work which was beyond the scope of the program at the time.

The affected clauses will now expire on 7 July 2027.

The Minister for Planning has exercised her powers under Section 20(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to adopt and approve Amendment C478ggee to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

This amendment was gazetted on 13 June 2025 and is now operational.
To see the approved Amendment C478ggee documents go to the State Government website.

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