Wandong and Heathcote Junction 3758 Project

Consultation has concluded

The Wandong-Heathcote Junction Structure Plan was unanimously endorsed at Council's Ordinary Meeting held 15 August 2016.

Council resolved to implement the Wandong-Heathcote Junction Structure Plan at its Ordinary Meeting held 21 August 2017 via Amendment C123.

On 20 August 2018, following a 12 month Planning Scheme Amendment process which included an a review by the Independant Planning Panel, Council resolved to adopted Amendment C123 to the Mitchell Planning Scheme.

Amendment C123 is currently under consideration by the Minister for Planning for implementation into the Mitchell Planning Scheme.

The Wandong-Heathcote Junction Structure Plan was unanimously endorsed at Council's Ordinary Meeting held 15 August 2016.

Council resolved to implement the Wandong-Heathcote Junction Structure Plan at its Ordinary Meeting held 21 August 2017 via Amendment C123.

On 20 August 2018, following a 12 month Planning Scheme Amendment process which included an a review by the Independant Planning Panel, Council resolved to adopted Amendment C123 to the Mitchell Planning Scheme.

Amendment C123 is currently under consideration by the Minister for Planning for implementation into the Mitchell Planning Scheme.

Consultation has concluded

  • Amendment C123 Approved by Minister for Planning

    Amendment C123 has been approved by the Minister for Planning and came into effect on 28 March 2019.

    For a copy of the Wandong-Heathcote Junction Structure Plan and associated strategies, please refer to the Information & Resources link on this page.

    Amendment documentation is available here.


  • Amendment C123 Adopted by Council

    Council at its Ordinary Meeting held 20 August 2018 unanimously resolved to adopt the Amendment C123 with changes as recommended by the Planning Panel.

    Amendment C123 is now under consideration by the Minister for Planning for approval and implementation into the Mitchell Planning Scheme.

  • Amendment C123 Panel Report Now Available

    The Amendment C123 Panel Report is available to download here or in hard copy at the Kilmore and Broadford Customer Service Centres and the Wallan Planning and Building Office.

    Council will formally consider the Planning Panel Report at a future meeting of Council. Advice will be provided regarding the date of the Council Meeting once the relevant meeting agenda is confirmed.

  • Amendment C123 Planning Panel Concluded

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The Amendment C123 Panel concluded on Friday 4 May 2018.

    The Panel Members are due to provide their report on Amendment C123 by Wednesday 13 June 2018. Once received the report and Amendment C123 will be considered by Council at an Ordinary Meeting. Submitters to Amendment C123 will be formally notified of all next steps in the Amendment process, including Council's formal consideration of the Amendment C123 Panel Report.

    Click here for a copy of Council Officers Part A and Part B reports.


  • Amendment C123 Exhibition

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Exhibition

    The exhibition of Amendment C123 commences Friday 10 October 2017 and concludes Friday 17 November 2017.

    Visit the DELWP website or view the amendment documents, including information sheets, located on the right of this page.

    The Planning Scheme Amendment Documentation can also be inspected, during office hours free of charge at the following locations:

    • Broadford Customer and Library Service Centre, 113 High Street, Broadford
    • Wallan Planning and Building Services Office, 4A & 4B, 61 High Street, Wallan
    • Kilmore Customer and LIbrary Service Centre, 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore
    Drop In Sessions

    Strategic Planners will be available to discuss Amendment C123 at drop-in sessions in Kilmore and Wandong:

    Session 1
    Tuesday 17 October, 3-7pm, Wandong Public Hall, Rail Street, Wandong

    Session 2
    Thursday 19 October, 1-5pm, Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre, 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore

    Session 3
    Tuesday 24 October, 1-5pm, Wandong Public Hall, Rail Street, Wandong

    Session 4
    Tuesday 31 October, 3-7pm, Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre, 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore

    Session 5
    Thursday 16 November, Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre, 12 Sydney Street, Kilmore

    How do I make a submission?

    Any person who may be affected by Amendment C123 may make a submission to Council. Please be aware that any submissions received is a public document and may be made available for viewing by members of the public. The closing date for submissions in 17 November 2017. All submissions must be in writing and sent to:

    mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

    or sent to:

    Mitchell Shire Council
    Strategic Planning Department
    Submission to Planning Scheme Amendment C123
    113 High Street
    Broadford VIC 3658

    What Happens if I Make a Submission?

    All submissions are required to be formally considered by Council. In the event that submitter concerns cannot be resolved by Council officers, Council may refer submissions to an Independent Planning Panel for consideration. The Planning Panel is appointed by the Minister for Planning and will include a public hearing where all submitters can be heard. The Planning Panel will review each submission individually and provide recommendations to Council and the Minister for Planning.

    Dates for the Panel Hearings have been set as follows:
    • Directions Hearing: Week commencing 9 April 2018
    • Panel Hearing: Week commencing 30 April 2018
    If a Panel Hearing is required, further details regarding hearing procedure and specific dates will be provided to all submitters prior to the hearing.

  • Kilmore and Wandong Heathcote-Junction Planning Scheme Amendment C123

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    At its Ordinary Meeting held 21 August 2017, Council resolved to prepare and exhibit Amendment C123 to implement the Kilmore and Wandong-Heathcote Junction Structure Plans formally into the Mitchell Planning Scheme.

    Further details regarding exhibition will be posted once dates have been finalised.

  • Wandong-Heathcote Junction and Kilmore Structure Plan Amendment C123 Council Report Attachment Files

    Please see the the Information and Resources links for the attachments to the Planning Scheme Amendment C123 Council Report that will go before Council on the 21st of August 2017.

    The report requests Councils authorisation to commence the Planning Scheme Amendment Process to implement the Wandong-Heathcote Junction and the Kilmore Structure Plans formally into the Mitchell Shire Planning Scheme.

  • Wandong/Heathcote Junction Structure Plan unanimously adopted

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    On 15 August 2016, Council resolved to adopt the Wandong/Heathcote Junction Structure Plan as follows:

    1. Acknowledge and thank all stakeholders, members of the Community Liaison Group and members of the wider community for their significant contribution to the preparation of the Wandong and Heathcote Junction Structure Plan.

    2. Adopt the Wandong and Heathcote Junction Structure Plan 2016, subject to the following action being included in Section 3.2 Land Uses & Character and Section 5.3 Specific Action Implementation:

    “Investigate the possibilities of a rural residential rezoning of properties along the eastern side of Broadhurst Lane, following the gazettal of the Public Acquisition Overlay for the proposed Kilmore-Wallan Bypass project and subject to a proponent-lead amendment which demonstrates land supply need and consistency with the Structure Plan principles”.

    3. Request Council officers to commence preparing the statutory documentation to implement the Wandong and Heathcote Junction Structure Plan 2016 into the Mitchell Planning Scheme pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Wandong and Heathcote Junction Structure Plan via a future Planning Scheme Amendment.

    To view the adopted Wandong/Heathcote Junction Structure Plan, please click here

  • Wandong Heathcote Junction Structure Plan Nearing Completion

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The WHJ 3758 project has concluded Stage 3 consultation and the final Wandong Heathcote Junction Structure Plan is nearing completion.

    Reports summarising the consultation outcomes of Stage 3 and the entire project are available on this site.

    Final changes responding to issues raised in Stage 3 consultation are currently being made to the plan.

    It is expected that the final plan will be presented to Council for their adoption in the near future.

    Submission makers will be notified in advance.

    The draft plan is still available for viewing along with fact sheets on this site.