Amendment C172

This amendment seeks to implement the Monash Boulevards Urban Design Framework through:

  • Changes to planning controls along Springvale Road and Dandenong Road to increase residential development heights and density
  • Applying the Design and Development Overlay to guide how new residential development looks
  • Applying a new local policy; and
  • Minor administrative changes.

A Planning Panel Hearing was held via document review process in November 2025. The Panel’s Report was published on 21 November 2025.

The report can be accessed at Planning Panels Victoria: The Monash Boulevards Urban Design Framework – Panel Report

Council adopted the amendment along with changes made in response to the Panel’s recommendations on 16 December 2025.

Please read: Council Meeting 16 December 2025 – Minutes

The Amendment has been submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval. It will come into effect once it is gazetted.