_Amended Development Plan approved in Gisborne

You may recall that the Gisborne Area 1 Development Plan (GA1DP) at Ross Watt Road in Gisborne was approved in response to a VCAT order in 2023.  The site is covered by a Development Plan Overlay that requires a development plan to be submitted and approved before planning permits are approved and development can occur.

Since that time, a planning permit for ‘Permit Area 1’ at the Rosalia masterplanned community was issued and development of the first few stages at the site had commenced, as demonstrated in the aerial below.

 (Source: Nearmap)

More recently however, Collie assisted ID Land with preparing an amended GA1DP and submitting the initial application to Macedon Ranges Shire Council (MRSC).  An appeal to VCAT was made and subsequent rounds of VCAT orders and hearings were held with ID Land, MRSC and relevant referral authorities, before a decision to approve the amended GA1DP was made. 

During the VCAT appeal process, Collie continued to provide town planning advice as required and updated the GA1DP report in response to VCAT orders. 

The amended GA1DP sought to allow for the future development and use of a residential village within part of Rosalia.  In addition, the GA1DP continues to provide for a range of residential lots (medium density to larger residential lots), a number of public open spaces and reserves including the Jacksons Creek Conservation Reserve, drainage reserves, a future local convenience centre and a childcare centre. 

Collie is very pleased that the amended GA1DP has been approved and is looking forward to the project progressing.