Update
At its meeting of 28 June 2022, Council resolved to advise the applicant that the multi-level development under the Victorian Big Housing Build stimulus is generally consistent with the provisions of the Monash Planning Scheme and the approved development under the existing Planning Permit.
For more information, read the report(PDF, 1MB) that Council considered prior to making its decision.
Background
Development plans and supporting documents have been received for an affordable housing development submitted under the State Government’s Victorian Big Housing stimulus for 554-558 High Street Road, Mount Waverley.
The proposal is subject to new provisions of the Planning Scheme with Clause 52.20 introduced under Amendment VC190 (gazetted on 1 December 2020). The provisions remove the need for a planning permit where the development is funded under the program and carried out by or on behalf of the Director of Housing.
As part of the approval process, the applicant is required to consult with Council and the community.
For further information on the Big Housing Build, please refer to the Homes Victoria website.
Please note that this application is independent of the Planning Application TPA/49751A.
The proposal is to construct a three to seven storey apartment building comprising 96 apartments.
Details of the proposal are as follows:
- Maximum 7 storey in height (23.4 metres)
- A total of 96 apartments including:
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- 58 x one bedroom
- 37 x two bedroom
- 1 x three bedroom
- A total of 59 car parking spaces provided within two levels of basement
- Vehicle access to the basements from High Street Road
- A total of 80 bicycle parking spaces provided on the ground level and within the basement.
Details of the proposal can be viewed here: Supporting Documents
Community Consultation Session
In accordance with the Homes Victoria guidelines, an online community consultation session will be held on Tuesday 10 May 2022 from 5pm to 6pm.
Please contact Urbis (contacts details below) for the attendance link of the community consultation session.
How to make a submission
Feedback was requested to be provided by Wednesday 25 May 2022. All submissions were to be sent to BHBsubmissions@urbis.com.au via email.
This feedback will be considered to inform the final proposal that will be submitted to DELWP under Clause 52.20 of the Planning Scheme.
All feedback received, including how it has been considered, will be summarised in a consultation report and will be available on the Homes Victoria website. This report will also accompany the application submitted to DELWP.
For enquiries, please contact Urbis at BHBsubmissions@urbis.com.au or by calling 8663 4856. Alternatively you can contact Jeanny Lui, Principal Planner Monash Council, on 9518 3494.