Point Lonsdale Residential Development

Project Proponent: Stockland Development Pty Ltd

Minister for Planning's Assessment
The Minister for Planning has released his Assessment under the Environment Effects Act 1978 which concludes the EES process. The Assessment has been provided to statutory decision-makers to inform approval decisions on this project.

PDF Icon Minister Assessment - Stockland Development (PDF - 1.5 MB)

Project History
On 24 September 2003, the Minister for Planning determined that an EES was required.

EES Assessment Guidelines were initially issued in February 2004.

Revised Assessment Guidelines for this EES were issued in December 2006.

PDF Icon Stockland Point Lonsdale Final Assessment Guidelines (PDF - 122 KB)

These revised guidelines were prepared following changes made by Stockland to their proposal, in response to the Coastal Spaces Policy announced by the Government in April 2006.

The proponent prepared the EES in accordance with the revised guidelines, which was exhibited for public comment between 29 November 2007 and 29 January 2008.

On 2 May 2008, the Minister for Planning appointed a joint Inquiry Panel to consider the EES, Amendment C150 and planning permit application PP673/2007 prepared by Stockland for the project.

The Inquiry Panel members are:

  • Kathryn Mitchell - Chair
  • William O'Neil
  • Peter Sheehan
  • Catherine Wilson
The Inquiry was conducted under Terms of Reference provided by the Minister for Planning. The Inquiry Panel conducted public hearings in accordance with a set schedule. A Directions Hearing was held on 22 May 2008 at the City of Greater Geelong Council Conference Centre. The public hearings were held over a period of 18 days, commencing on 23 June until 1 August 2008.

A copy of the Panel Inquiry Report is attached

PDF Icon Stockland Inquiry Report (PDF - 1.5 MB)

Project Description
Stockland proposes a residential development within the existing Residential 1 Zone, incorporating:
  • a diversity of housing lots with an open space,
  • a tidally flushed canal system, and
  • a neighbourhood retail space.

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