ARRAMONT ESTATE, WOLLERT
The Arramont Estate is located approximately 27km north of Melbourne within the Wollert Precinct Structure Plan.
The development will deliver approximately 2,500 residential allotments, Local Conservation Reserves for the protection of remnant River Red Gums an Active Open Space Reserve and various open space areas to provide a high amenity precinct.
SPOT Planning is pleased to be assisting Evolve with the post-permit planning management and conditional approvals across multiple permit areas to ensure the seamless delivery of the each stage of development.
MASONS QUARTER ESTATE, WOLLERT
Located within the Wollert Precinct Structure Plan, the Mason’s Quarter estate will deliver approximately 800 residential allotments, Local Conservation Reserve for the protection of remnant river Red Gums, Government and Private School and Community Facility.
We are assisting valued clients Cedar Woods, with the ongoing post-permit planning management through the delivery/implementation stage of the development.
CLARA PLACE ESTATE, FRASERS RISE
Located 25km north-west of Melbourne and adjoining the Melton Highway, the Clara Place estate will deliver approximately 300 residential dwellings and a 1ha Local Park to service the surrounding community.
Comprising of a diverse lot-mix including conventional front loaded and medium density rear loaded allotments, the development will contribute towards providing housing opportunities proximate to amenity and existing community/commercial services.
SPOT Planning is assisting Cedar Woods with through the delivery/implementation phase of the development.
ATTICUS ESTATE, DONNYBROOK/WOODSTOCK
SPOT Planning is pleased to be assisting with the delivery of the Atticus Estate in Donnybrook on behalf of LIVV Developments.
The site is approximately 40.22 hectares and will create 457 residential lots constructed across 12 stages. The development also includesa a Local Town Centre, Community Centre, Local Park, Government and Non-Government School and Growling Grass Frog Conservation Area.
Precinct Structure Plan Advocacy
We are assisting multiple landowners in future PSP areas through the advocacy phase and the exhibition/representation phase. We focus on championing the advancement of the strategic planning of your land by liaising with the Victorian Planning Authority and Council to demonstrate the benefits of activating your land for development. This include the preparation of submissions and presentations to the relevant stakeholders and the coordination of cost share agreements with neighbouring landowners. Our team of strategic land use experts are best placed to ensure you maximise the future development potential of your property.
We are proud to have successfully advocated for the nomination of the Oakbank PSP and the Rockbank South PSP on the VPA Business Plan.
653 Greigs Road, Fieldstone
SPOT Planning is working on behalf of Cedar Woods and the existing landowner to prepare a Conservation Management Plan for the Former Australian Beam Wireless Receiving Station in order to facilitate the subdivision of land. The site is a state significant heritage place within a future Precinct Structure Plan area. The project has required extensive consultation with multiple stakeholders including the Victorian Planning Authority, the City of Melton and Heritage Victoria. The approval will allow the creation of a dedicated allotment for the protection of the heritage place, and the balance land to be developed for residential purposes as part of the future Rockbank South Precinct Structure Plan.
ALDO SUPERLOT F - CHILD CARE CENTRE & MEDIUM DENSITY
Located within the ALDO Estate in Plumpton, we have been assisting the REZOLVE team with the approval and delivery of a child care centre and medium density development.
The child care centre will accommodate a maximum of 112 children and will operate Monday-Friday 7am-6:30pm.
The centre will provide for much needed early community infrastructure within the Plumpton growth area.
SHEPPARTON NORTH - UPTOWN
SPOT Planning has been assisting DM Property with an amendment to an existing Development Plan to facilitate the proposed residential subdivision known as the Uptown Estate.
The Uptown Estate in Shepparton North will seek to deliver approximately 183 residential allotments and a potential child care centre. The estate will benefit from its proximity to the Goulburn Valley Highway and local amenity/services including the amenity generated by the drainage reserve and encumbered open space, and the adjoining Anglican School.
Navigating infrastructure delivery and drainage challenges, the team were able to collaboratively resolve these issues with the respective Authorities to facilitate a timely approval of the amended Development Plan and Planning Permit.
The project is moving into the delivery phase through 2024 and we are looking forward to assisting with the implementation and seeing the project come out of the ground later in the year.
COLAC WEST DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Colac West Development Plan covers a total 46.6ha and is located adjacent to Lake Colac and the western extent of the existing Colac township.
The team at SPOT Planning have been assisting DM Property with the preparation and approval of the Colac West Development Plan and the Shared Infrastructure Funding Plan to support the delivery of infrastructure across the precinct.
The Development Plan will unlock the potential for approximately 450-600 new dwellings, contributing to the availability of affordable housing stock in the Colac growth corridor.
Alongside the Development Plan, the team are progressing a concurrent planning application for Permit Area 1 - extending from Stodart Street in the north-east.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE ROAD DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The team have been working with Halcon Property Group on the preparation of the Slaughterhouse Road Development Plan to facilitate a Low Density Residential subdivision at the southern extent of the township of Rutherglen.
The development will comprise a combination of fully serviced 2,000sqm allotments and larger 4,000sqm septic allotments to provide a diversity of product to the market.
SPOT Planning have been working collaboratively with North East Water and Indigo Shire Council to resolve servicing constraints and advance the planning application concurrent with the Development Plan assessment.
REGAN STREET, ST ALBANS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In a prime infill development location - the team have been assisting RCL Group with the preparation of the Regan Street Development Plan. The project has the potential to provide 200+ medium density dwellings in the form of townhouses and apartments with access to transport infrastructure and amenities/services.
The project involves a number of complex issues including requiring ongoing negotiations with Authorities to resolve servicing and drainage constraints.
SPOT Planning is currently in discussions with the Development Facilitation Panel (DFP) to facilitate the timely delivery of 200+ affordable dwellings.
Little springs - Superlot
Our team is managing the planning and development of a strategically important commercial development site within the Little Springs Estate on behalf of OYOB. The site is located on a key corner adjoining the Local Park and connector road route, thus requiring a sensitive design response that is respectful of the interface and appropriately activates the public realm.
The development will include a medical centre, swim school and food and drink premises to service the surrounding residential community.
1 Lombardy Drive, Mernda
SPOT Planning is assisting with the planning and delivery of a mixed use/retail/residential building in the Mernda Town Centre. The design seeks to provide multiple retail tenancies at the ground floor to active the public realm interface, and provide for 30 residential apartments at the first and second floor.
The built form provides for high quality finishes and articulation, including timber battens contrasting the fibre cement sheeting, render and brickwork. The residential development will benefit from its proximity to nearby services and amenity including the town centre core and the Mernda Train Station.
6 Nelson street, cranbourne east
Our team managed the planning application and post-permit delivery of the medium density development in Cranbourne East on behalf of Mercator Developments. The development will include the construction of 10 single storey dwellings and includes the subdivision of land into individual parcels. The dwellings have been designed as double fronted to provide an active interface to both Redmill Terrace to the south, and the Local Open Space to the north. Each façade incudes articulation features including a porch and a combination of materials and colours to enhance the visual interest from the streetscape.
108 & 110 PARR STREET
SPOT Planning has been assisting Rural Subdivision Specialists with a Section 96A Amendment - ‘Combined Planning Scheme Amendment and Subdivision Permit Application.’
The development seeks to rezone land designated as a future growth area within the Southern Leongatha Outline Development Plan and concurrently obtain a planning permit for the creation of 164 residential allotments, most of which are conventional density, with larger low density/lifestyle allotments located along the Coalition Creek.
The Section 96A Amendment pathway represents an opportunity to ensure a well coordinated planning outcome can be achieved, provides Council with the development certainty and ensures the most efficient planning approval process is achieved for our client.
YARRAWONGA EAST - DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Our team has been managing an amendment to the Yarrawonga East Development Plan approved under Development Plan Overlay - Schedule 3 of the Moira Planning Scheme.
The amendment seeks to remove the east-west linear open space in favour for a more central and functional Local Park, including the delivery of much needed community and recreational infrastructure as part of the subdivision works to enhance the amenity for future residents.
The amendment will maintain an east-west ‘green link’ with a modified cross section allowing for a shared path link from Hogans Road, to the Local Park, to the bio-retention basin and finally connecting to Lake Mulwala to the east.
Lot 17, Melbourne Business park
SPOT Planning is managing the planning permit application and delivery of an industrial development on behalf of LIVV Developments. The site is located within the Melbourne Business Park and known as Lot 17. The development includes two warehouses, each with ancillary office and associated car parking. The design includes a modern facade with a monochrome colour scheme providing contrast and visual intersect to the streetscape. Furthermore, the development will seek to deliver best practice and sustainably conscious outcomes through various initiatives such as thermally efficient building envelopes, efficient air conditioning and hot water system and sustainable materials.
Rix Road, Officer
SPOT Planning is pleased to be managing the planning permit and implementation of this medium density development on behalf of Urban Fields. The project is located within the Officer Precinct Structure Plan and is within the walkable catchment of the Officer Local Town Centre and Officer Train Station. The development will deliver 41 residential allotments and provide for a combination of conventional sized lots, front loaded medium density lots and Small Lot Housing Code lots, ensuring for a diversity of built form product including detached and semi-detaches dwellings, and townhouses.
29 Whiteside Road, Beaconsfield
SPOT Planning is managing this medium density subdivision of behalf of Bianco Homes Pty Ltd. The development proposes the delivery 38 residential dwellings including a combination of rear loaded terrace homes and conventional residential allotments in proximity to the adjoining future Neighbourhood Activity Centre directly to the south. With the complexities associated with infrastructure delivery, the subdivision has been staged in a manner to allow for lots directly fronting Whiteside Road to be delivered as part of Stage 1 with the balance of the subdivision to be delivered in Stage 2 upon the construction of the east-west connector road by Council or others. It is has been negotiated with Council that the DCP land credit be provided as a monetary reimbursement ahead of Stage 2.
25 Iluka avenue, wye river
SPOT Planning managed the planning application associated with the re-construction of a bushfire impacted dwelling on behalf of the landowner in Wye River. The site is located in between the Wye River and Separation Creek township and is visible from the Great Ocean Road. Given the sensitive location, the design of the proposed dwelling seeks to utilise and integrate the three storey home into the landscape. The three storey dwelling is stepped down to provide a sensitive response to the topography and minimise the visibility from the Great Ocean Road.