Agenda item

SUMMARY

Amendment C212 proposes to implement Action 16 from the Monbulk Structure Plan (adopted by Council in 2017) and Action A29 from the Monbulk Urban Design Framework (adopted in 2023) by applying a Design and Development Overlay to the Monbulk Town Centre and introducing a planning policy for the Monbulk Township into the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme to guide new development in Monbulk.

The amendment was placed on public exhibition from 27 March until 28 April 2025 and three submissions were received. Of those, one submission was generally in support of the amendment, one submission made no comment, and the third submission opposed the amendment citing concerns regarding the development of two-three storey additions above shops in the Main Street and concerns that surrounding streets will be transformed into main roads.

Following a discussion with the opposing submitter it was found that their main concern related to height controls already in the planning scheme. Following discussion with the submitter they withdrew their submission.

This report discusses the submissions received to the amendment and recommends that Council adopt Amendment C212 with changes and following adoption, submit the amendment to the Minister for Planning for approval.

In accordance with Governance Rule 29.1, Cr Ward spoke to the Motion.

In Favour:   Cr Higgins, Cr Cox. Cr Heenan, Cr Marriott, Cr Mazzarella,
Cr McAllister, Cr Mcilwain and Cr Ward

Against:       Nil