Public consultation has now opened for the proposed C270gben Planning Scheme Amendment which covers Golden Square, part of Ironbark and part of the city centre.
The community feedback period is open from Thursday August 15 to Monday September 16, 2024.
The Amendment proposes to implement the recommendations of the Golden Square Structure Plan (City of Greater Bendigo, January 2022), Golden Square Urban Design Framework (City of Greater Bendigo, January 2022), and the Golden Square Heritage Study, Volumes 1 and 2 (City of Greater Bendigo, Minerva Heritage, Context and Homewood Consulting, January 2022).
Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge said the extensive planning work was required to prepare the new amendment.
"As part of the proposed C270gben process, overlays and zones have been reviewed and new changes have been proposed," Mr Petherbridge said.
"The aim of the amendment is to protect buildings and areas of heritage significance that are valued by the community and to change zoning and other overlays where appropriate.
"If you are a landowner or resident in Golden Square, Ironbark or the city centre, there may be changes proposed to the zoning or overlay of your property. These changes may or may not impact the use and development of your land.
"Letters have been posted to affected property owners this week to explain the proposed changes and how it may affect individual properties or land. You are encouraged to view the amendment documents and discuss any questions you may have with the City strategic planning officers during the exhibition period.
"You are also invited to attend the drop-in information sessions to discuss the amendment in person with City officers. There is no need to make an appointment for these sessions."
The proposed changes include:
- Rezone 2.76ha of land at Allingham Street and Ham Street, Golden Square from General Residential Zone to Industrial 3 Zone
- Rezone 7930sqm of land at Belle Vue Road, Godfrey Street and Hattam Street, Golden Square from General Residential Zone and Industrial 1 Zone to Industrial 3 Zone
- Delete 31 heritage overlays, revise 4 heritage precinct boundaries, insert 12 new heritage precincts and 32 new individual heritage places affecting 1,298 properties
- Apply the Design and Development Overlay, Schedule 34 to properties around Golden Square Neighbourhood Activity Centre
- Delete the Neighbourhood Character Overlay from properties where a heritage overlay is proposed
- Update the existing local planning policies relating to settlement, activity centres, urban forest interface, landscaping, location of residential development, business, industrial land supply, public transport, freight links, social and cultural infrastructure and open space and public land to incorporate relevant strategies from the Golden Square Structure Plan
- Insert new local planning policies relating to walking, cycling, health facilities and cultural facilities to incorporate relevant strategies from the Golden Square Structure Plan
- Update operational provisions to introduce incorporated and background documents, new map pages and revise further strategic work clauses to reflect the work undertaken as part of this amendment
There are two drop-in sessions where the community is invited to attend:
Drop-in session one
Tuesday August 20, 2024
4pm to 6.30pm
Golden Square Bowling Club, 1 Wade Street, Golden Square Vic 3550
Drop-in session two
Monday September 9, 2024
4pm to 6.30pm
Golden Football/Netball Club, Wade Street, Golden Square Vic 3550
