The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has issued Enforcement Orders in response to illegal earthworks on properties at 370A Riddell Road and 430 Riddell Road, Sunbury. Hume City Council took this action because the works did not follow the Hume Planning Scheme, which sets rules to protect the environment and community.
Why are these enforcement orders important?
These new Enforcement Orders follow, and are consistent with, the Enforcement Order issued by VCAT in October 2025 in relation to unlawful earthworks undertaken at 370 Riddell Road, Sunbury. They will enable Council to effectively monitor and, where necessary, enforce compliance with the Hume Planning Scheme over all three sites moving forward.
What do the enforcement orders say?
No more earthworks or adding fill can happen at these properties unless:
- Council approves detailed plans explaining why and how the work will be done, or
- A planning permit is granted.
This means any future earthworks must be substantiated and, ultimately, approved by Council before they take place.
Council will continue to monitor the sites to ensure compliance with these orders, to ensure that there are no further impacts on the environment and community.
Council thanks local residents for their vigilance and patience in ensuring that this matter could be brought to order. The Enforcement Orders will ensure ongoing compliance with the Hume Planning Scheme and are a fantastic result for the community.
