Planning

Planning

DAL: Farmers, woodlands left baffled

Questions still unanswered for farmers and Westernport Woodlands.

11 Jun 2025

Planning

DAL: No more growth, with a few exceptions

After last week’s State Government DAL announcement, what can we expect for other towns?

11 Jun 2025

Planning

DAL finally released, Newhaven to expand

Following the final DAL release, many residents will be celebrating, developers may feel differently.

11 Jun 2025

Planning

DAL finally released: Newhaven to expand

Draft Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) is a 50-year plan to manage future growth while preserving the environment.

04 Jun 2025

Planning

Sixteen-lot housing subdivision planned for Cowes east

New subdivision is proposed for Cowes on the corner of Dunsmore and Settlement roads.

03 Jun 2025

Planning

New Cowes medical centre refused

Objections by 23 nearby residents persuaded councillors to reject application for $3.2 million clinic.

03 Jun 2025

Council

Start of streetscape project for Cowes

Bass Coast Shire Council has gone to tender for a contractor.

27 May 2025

News

Hotel developer goes to VCAT

Plans for $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel in Cowes was rejected by Bass Coast Shire councillors earlier this year.

27 May 2025

Planning

Boys Home hotel plans dropped

Developer now reverting to a previous planning permit approved in 2010 by VCAT.

20 May 2025

Planning

Another, (smaller) development for Marine Parade

A rare single-storey redevelopment is planned for Marine Parade in San Remo.

13 May 2025

Development

Objector’s narrow miss with VCAT fight

Objector fails in bid to fight four-storey development in San Remo, after missing VCAT deadline.

29 Apr 2025

Planning

67-unit storage sheds planned for Newhaven

A planning permit for the proposal is currently out for public comment.

15 Apr 2025

Planning

Ventnor restaurant proposal

Restaurant is an extension to the current businesses of Island Primary Produce, and The Store.

15 Apr 2025

News

Rhyll brewery on ice?

The Brewery and Distillery has successfully applied for planning permit extension.

08 Apr 2025

News

San Remo Structure Plan: Vox Pox

Community consultation last week for San Remo Structure Plan.

08 Apr 2025

Planning

San Remo residents quiz proposed 20-year plan

Traffic congestion, expanded town boundaries and need for natural areas dominate consultation.

08 Apr 2025

Environment

Road clearing request knocked back by council

Cr John Temby proposed an alternative motion, to refuse the application.

04 Mar 2025

Planning

Parking issues sink hotel and retail development

Councillors refuse a permit for a hotel and retail premises in Warley Avenue.

25 Feb 2025

News

RSL amendment approved; parking waiver queried

Councillors vote to approve the amended plans for a $5.9 million redevelopment.

25 Feb 2025