Kingston has submitted the new planning rules for Endeavour Cove in Patterson Lakes to the Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny for a final decision.
Council has proposed a range of planning changes in the area, through Amendment C205 to the Kingston Planning Scheme, which have been the subject of robust community consultation and an independent planning panel assessment.
The panel findings were largely supportive of council's proposals, most notably regarding mandatory buildings heights, parking, and overall development outcomes, but did include some recommendations to further enhance the relevant planning controls, which have been included and adopted.
Mayor Hadi Saab said it was very positive that this longstanding matter is nearing a conclusion.
"I want to again thank the members of the community who have been so active in this process and assisted in our work," Cr Saab said.
"From the outset we have been focused on updating and modernising the planning rules for The Cove and I am very content where we have landed."
Through Amendment C205 Council is seeking to:
- Update the existing controls to bring them in-line with contemporary planning standards.
- Provide new wording to make the zone schedule clearer and easier to understand.
- Introduce planning permit requirements to make clearer the considerations associated with proposals for developments such as apartment buildings.
Council now awaits the minister's decision and will update the community once the advice comes through.
