Yarra and Darebin Councils are working together on a Heidelberg Rd Corridor Plan to cover their respective planning amendments to create a cohesive outcome for this major community activity zone and area of dynamic change.
Its a really significant change to an important corridor, and is covered by a network of processes and organisations.
In addition to discussions with APMAG, Kat has also consulted with SAFCA and AFADA who have also specifically called out building heights and setbacks along the corridor, and continued to object to the council height limits defined discretionary or voluntary, not mandatory and enforceable.
Yarra Council progress
The State Minister has approved amendment C272 for 18 months beginning on Friday Nov 22nd.
The interim amendments are in place until the permanent measures processes can be completed, with all associated provisions, panel stages and exhibition before adoption. Consultation is now complete and Yarra staff are finalising their proposal
Darebin Council progress
Consultation is also complete for Darebin and they are also resolving their proposed Planning Scheme amendment for submission. Darebin has in the last month also considered adding a heritage overlay to approximately 7 properties along parts of the northern side of the corridor in response to applications for demolition.
