Community
members can now view the independent panel’s report on Amendment
C432ggee, which proposes to implement the South Geelong Urban Design
Framework (UDF) into the planning scheme.
In
August 2024, Council requested that the Minister for Planning appoint an
independent panel to review all 51 submissions from the community and give
advice. Seventeen submissions were supportive, 32 objected or requested changes
and two provided comments only.
The
South Geelong UDF, adopted by Council in 2022, aims to increase housing
diversity and accessibility, while preserving places of heritage significance.
The
amendment proposes changes such as expanding the South Geelong Increased
Housing Diversity Area, extending the Heritage Overlay to nearly 200 additional
properties, and rezoning new ‘Key Development Areas’ (Moorabool Street and the
Station Precinct) to the Mixed Use Zone.
The
independent panel met in November 2024, where submitters had the opportunity to
present to the panel. The report confirms the panel’s support for
Amendment C432ggee.
The
panel concluded that the amendment is strategically justified and takes a
balanced approach to meeting community expectation and housing needs.
The
City’s extensive consultation process and changes made in response to community
feedback were acknowledged in the report, while some minor amendments were also
recommended.
Executive
Director Placemaking Tennille Bradley
We
appreciate the independent panel taking the time to speak to submitters and
review all community feedback on Amendment C432ggee.
Residents
are invited to read the panel’s report.
The City is reviewing the panel’s
recommendations and will prepare a report for the 22 April meeting, where
Council will decide whether the amendment should be adopted.