Project timeline

At the Council meeting, Council resolved to seek formal written consent from the Minister for Planning to prepare and give notice of draft Planning Scheme Amendment C164bawb to the Baw Baw Planning Scheme. Council also resolved that any unresolved submissions be referred to the Flood‑related Amendments Standing Advisory Committee (SAC).

A formal application was made to the Minister for Planning requesting consent to commence the draft Planning Scheme Amendment process.

The Minister for Planning granted consent to Council to prepare and give notice of the draft amendment, subject to conditions. Council has met these conditions and resubmitted to the Ministerial for final review, which will then enable the commencement of the formal notice period.

Monday 2nd November 2026 to Friday 29th January 2027- A 90‑day public notice period (community consultation).

Council will directly notify all affected landowners of draft Amendment C164bawb and begin accepting submissions during this formal notice period.

Council will review all written submissions received during the notice period. Any submissions that cannot be resolved will be referred to the Flood‑related Amendments Standing Advisory Committee.

If required, the amendment will be considered by the Flood‑related Amendments Standing Advisory Committee, appointed by the Minister for Planning. The Committee will review unresolved submissions and make recommendations to the Minister before a final decision is made.

If required, dates for the Committee are reserved for: 

•    Directions Hearing - week commencing 15 March 2027

•    Committee Hearing - week commencing 12 April 2027

Anticpated Decision - Mid - Late 2027

The Minister for Planning will make a final decision on draft Planning Scheme Amendment C164bawb. The amendment may be approved, refused or abandoned.