Mitchell Shire Council is preparing a Neighbourhood Character Study for Kilmore.

About the Character Study

Kilmore is a large peri-urban town that is experiencing significant residential growth.

To ensure this new development recognises and responds to the key characteristics and attributes of the town, Council is preparing a Neighbourhood Character Study.

The study aims to identify the key valued features of residential neighbourhoods in Kilmore, and develop Neighbourhood Character Statements describing the existing and preferred neighbourhood character across distinct precincts within the town.

These Neighbourhood Character statements will inform future planning policies which will be used to determine the planning applications about new development and how it responds to the key elements of the neighbourhood. A future Planning Scheme Amendment will be needed to introduce the planning policy.

How to get involved

There are a number of ways you can get involved in this initial round of consultation.

• Attend one of the scheduled pop ups
• Take a look at the examples in the photos of the various elements of the neighbourhood character on this page and then take the survey online or drop a pin on the map
• Hard copy surveys are available at the Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre or can be mailed on request
• Provide a written response by mail to: Mitchell Shire Council, Reply Paid 70358, 113 High Street, Broadford, Vic, 3658

Help shape the look and feel for new houses and subdivision in your neighbourhood

What features are most important to you?

• Housing style and building materials
• Fence style and vegetation
• Height and setbacks

We want to know:

• What you like most about the look and feel of your neighbourhood?
• What’s unique about your neighbourhood?
• How would you like your neighbourhood to look and feel as it grows and
  changes in the future?

Drop Ins and Pop Ups

There are 3 sessions in Kilmore in May.

• 9am to 11am, Thursday 16 May, Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre, 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore
• 4pm to 6pm, Wednesday 22 May, Kilmore Leisure Centre, White Street, Kilmore
• 9am to 2pm, Sunday 26 May, Kilmore Gaol Cafe Market, 8 Sutherland Street, Kilmore

Closing date

Round One Consultation and Survey closes 5pm, Friday 31 May 2024.

More information

Please contact our Strategic Planning Team on 5734 6200 or email strategic.planning@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au