Amendment C408 - Combined Rezoning and Subdivision - 31-49 Melaluka Road Leopold

Current Status

Awaiting Ministerial Approval

Date sent to Minister: Monday, 11 July 2022

The Amendment proposes to rezone the land to allow for residential development in accordance with Clause 21.14-3 the Leopold Structure Plan.

The Amendment was adopted by Council on 28 June 2022 and sent to the Minister for Planning for approval on the date listed above.

A full copy of the minutes from the meeting is published below under "Supporting documents".  The Council meeting agenda was published here.

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An Independent Panel was appointed to review submissions. It conducted a Panel Hearing on the 31 January 2022.  The Panel has provided its report to Council and a copy is provided below under “Panel Hearing Documents”.  Council officers have reviewed the Panel’s recommendations and prepared a report for Council.

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An Independent Panel was appointed to review submissions and conducted a Panel Hearing on 31 January 2022.   A copy of the timetable for the Panel Hearing and copies of Expert Witness Statements is posted below under “Panel Hearing Documents”.  

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Council (under delegation) considered a report on the submissions to this amendment on 17 November 2021 and resolved to refer them to an independent panel.    A copy of "Council Delegate Authority Report - Consideration of Submissions" is provided under "Supporting Documents".  

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Council prepared Amendment C408ggee to the planning scheme. The amendment affects land at 31-49 Melaluka Road Leopold and proposes to:

  • Rezone all the land from the Low Density Residential to the General Residential Zone Schedule 1 (GRZ1);
  • Amend Map 57(ZN) to show land south of the Bellarine Rail Trail and east of Melaluka Road as General Residential 1 Zone;

The planning permit application seeks approval for a staged multi lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation.

The decision to prepare and exhibit the Amendment was made by a delegated Council officer.  A report on the proposal and the Council delegate’s resolution can be found under “Supporting Documents”.


Submissions

All submissions will be considered by the City of Greater Geelong, Councillors or Independent Panel as required.

Submissions are now closed