Planning Scheme Amendment C70 endorsed
Councillors on Monday night endorsed the revised Maroondah Planning Scheme Amendment C70, integrating recommendations made in an independent panel report on the document.
Planning Scheme Amendment C70 is the result of the Ringwood Western Gateway Urban Design Review. The amendment has set the guidelines for future development of Ringwood’s western gateway.
The area affected by the amendment is land generally fronting Maroondah Highway, defined by the railway line to the south, New Street to the east, properties fronting Maroondah Highway (for a depth of about 100 metres north of the highway), and Dampier Grove/Heatherdale Road to the west.
Maroondah Planning Scheme Amendment C70 will now be forwarded to the Planning Minister for approval.
The amendment is another step towards the transformation of Ringwood into a Central Activities District (CAD). Ringwood is one of six designated CADs in the State Government’s strategy, Melbourne 2030: Planning for Sustainable Growth. The CAD program aims to create a vibrant and sustainable town centre encompassing retail, commercial, residential, leisure, entertainment and community activities, which will be accessible from surrounding areas by an integrated transport network.
