Planning

News

Airport land seeking new development

The land is being flagged as a site for a private pool and recreation ground.

22 Jul 2025

News

Tree loss snowballing

At July meeting, councillors questioned constant and blanket permit approvals for cutting down trees.

22 Jul 2025

Planning

So what are the rules on sea level rise?

Are the current levels “inadequate” and what’s the plan to change them?

22 Jul 2025

Council

“Uninsurable and uninhabitable”: councillors debate sea level rise

Homeowners threatened by sea level rise should be informed of the risks say councillors.

22 Jul 2025

News

Price tag for new Vietnam vets’ museum skyrockets

The new National Vietnam Veterans Museum now forecast to cost $80 million.

22 Jul 2025

Planning

DAL: Newhaven West won’t happen any time soon: developer

Developer Geoff confirmed he was in no rush to build.

15 Jul 2025

DAL

Those who face erosion will now need to “retreat”?

Councillors endorse Distinctive Areas and Landscapes describing it as “most influential decision” they will make.

15 Jul 2025

Planning

San Remo gets final green light for major growth

Housing growth in San Remo will not occur before infrastructure upgrades are planned and delivered, according to Bass Coast Shire Council after councillors approved the town’s plan.

01 Jul 2025

Planning

Development squeeze begins

The fallout from locking in Phillip Island’s town boundaries is already impacting planning, with a contentious “sardine can” residential development in central Cowes approved by Bass Coast Shire councillors.

01 Jul 2025