Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Northern Victoria Region

Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (13:05): (1505) My question is for the Minister for Planning. Will the minister release the standing advisory committee’s report for the draft Macedon Ranges planning scheme amendment C161? A proposal to build 1360 mid-density homes in Riddells Creek would add about 3800 new residents and double the town’s population. Locals in this quaint country village are outraged by the plan to transform their community, as it will massively increase demand on schools, road infrastructure and parking at the shops and train station. The minister referred the planning scheme amendment to a standing advisory committee, which recently completed public hearings on the matter and will soon deliver its report to the minister. The Riddells Creek community has been deeply engaged with the issue, and many of them made submissions and spoke at the panel hearings. They deserve to see this report and know what advice the minister received before making her decision.