About the Amendment
Norvel Estate is located between Norvel Road and Blind Creek valley in Ferntree Gully. Formerly known as ‘Norvel Road Quarry’, the site was used for clay extraction for the manufacturing of bricks from 1955 until its closure around 2009. The site is currently zoned for the purpose of earth and energy resource industry (Special Use Zone Schedule 2).
The Amendment proposes to rezone land from Special Use Zone Schedule 2 to:
- Neighbourhood Residential Zone Schedule 7 (NRZ7) to allow for housing development (maximum 2 storeys), that is consistent with the surrounding residential area
- Public Conservation and Resource Zone (PCRZ) to retain protection for the bushland area that has been identified as a Site of Biological Significance
It also proposes to rezone the north of Seecal Road Reserve from Special Use Zone Schedule 2 and Neighbourhood Residential Zone Schedule 4 to:
- Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ) to support the development of a shared path and bike trail connecting Castricum Place and Norvel Estate to the Blind Creek Reserve trail
About the Application
The Application proposes:
- a staged subdivision (including 138 residential lots) and associated works
- building and works associated with the construction of pathways
- vegetation removal in areas that are not in the biological significant area
Other proposals
- Gift eight (8) lots to a Registered Housing Agency for the development and management of affordable housing for lower income Victorians. This initiative supports Council’s Affordable Housing Action Plan and the strategic directions of the Knox Planning Scheme.
- Provide a bushland reserve to Council for conservation purposes.
- Provide new pathways for community members, and improving connectivity to the Blind Creek Trail.
Documentation for the Amendment and Application
You can view a copy of the Amendment and Application documentation online at the Department of Transport and Planning website.
We will make a copy of every submission for any person to inspect until the end of the 2 months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses. Submissions will be disclosed in full to the Council consultants (if applicable) who will make recommendations to Council regarding the submissions. Council and the state government may also publish submissions on their websites, provide copies of submissions, and make publicly available lists of submissions. Submissions may be disclosed in a report to Council which will by virtue of the Local Government Act 1989, be available to the public for an extended period.
Timeline
| Date | Action | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2021 | Council resolved to:
| View the Council minutes |
| 22 November 2021 | Council resolved to:
| |
| 4 April 2022 | Council received conditional authorisation from the Minister for Planning | |
| 14 June 2023 to 21 July 2023 | The Amendment and Planning Permit Application are placed on exhibition | |
| 27 November 2023 | Council to consider submissions received at the council meeting | View the Council minutes |
| 12 and 13 March 2024 | Panel hearing | |
| 14 May 2024 | Panel recommendation report | View report |
| 26 August 2024 | Council meeting to consider the Panel recommendations and decide on the Amendment and Application | View the Council minutes |
| 4 September 2024 | Amendment and Application submitted to Minister for Planning for consideration and decision |
Need help?
Lodge a request or email [email protected] and we will get back to you.
Or call our City Futures team on 9298 8000.
