Articles tagged: housing development
Homes headed for city
Work on a controversial public and affordable housing development at Colac’s Pound Road is expected to start next month.
East housing development makes progress
Councillors have praised movement on a development in Colac East that would create 40 residential lots.
FIGHT NOT OVER: Council to continue Pound Road housing advocacy
“Our message to the community is sorry our advocacy wasn’t nearly good enough this time, but we’ll still keep at it.” Colac Otway Shire Council has expressed its disappointment in Homes Victoria for ignoring suggestions and comments made to improve a social and affordable housing development in the city.
Mapping impacts ‘second city’
Changes to national flood regulations have ruled out potential housing development sites in Colac’s Deans Creek area, shifting the focus for a $1-million precinct plan.
Agents waiting on rate drop
The influx in housing developments across Colac is set to increase supply for the property market, but experts are calling for interest rate drops for buyers.
Hillview Elliminyt plan needs tweaking
An Elliminyt development that could provide more than 300 homes and an over-55s residential village could require tweaks, Colac Otway Shire Council says.
IT’S ANTI-SOCIAL: Council opposes state’s form of proposed housing
Colac Otway Shire Council has opposed plans for a 50-dwelling social housing development in Colac, asking for further talks with project managers.
Subdivision steams ahead
Colac Otway Shire Council has officially approved a planning permit for a subdivision and three new houses in Wynne Street, despite community objection.
Plan for new street to link to lake and sports grounds
A new road linking Colac’s Murray Street to Lake Colac and new sports fields is on Colac Otway Shire Council’s radar.
Expansion for housing at Cobden
Plans to expand Cobden’s town boundaries for more residential development just need the State Planning Minister’s tick of approval.
Road reshuffle for development
An Elliminyt dead-end court will become a through road to open up new land for housing development.
ESTATE BACKED: Trees to be protected in Bruce Street subdivision
Developers will need to retain street trees in Colac’s Bruce Street as part of a 54-lot subdivision of former council-owned land.
New tax to hit land investors
Funds from a new state property tax should go back into the rural and regional communities it impacts, a local councillor says.
A 143-lot housing subdivision at Apollo Bay’s eastern entrance is closer to reality, with Colac Otway Shire Council approving a development plan for the site after years of talks.
Bruce Street subdivision opposed
A planning permit for a multi-lot subdivision in Colac is facing opposition, with Colac Otway Shire Council looking into the application’s next steps.
New tax a threat to housing
Corangamite Shire Council’s vision for Cobden’s future has the potential to provide an additional 600 new homes in the community, but a windfall gains tax starting from July 1 would tax property owners who rezone their land.
Council sessions seek landowner discussion
Colac West landowners still have a chance to pitch their ideas for the development of land for housing near Deans Creek in Colac West.
Session to plan future of housing in Colac West
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking community input for the development of land for housing near Deans Creek in Colac West.
Colac housing zoning proposal goes to minister
Residents and ratepayers could soon have a say on a proposed rezoning at Elliminyt, with Colac Otway Shire Council backtracking on an “opt-out” approach to the project.
State ‘money grab’ hurts housing plans
A new state property tax unfairly slugs regional communities and will slow down desperately needed housing development in Colac, local industry leaders and MPs say.
GROWING PAINS: Housing spread would impact sporting club
A Colac sporting club will likely have to move after 143 years as housing development encroaches too close to its shooting range.
Affordable rental plan for council-owned estate
Developers interested in council-owned land in Colac’s Bruce Street would have to guarantee 15 per cent of the site for affordable rentals under a council proposal.
PUT IN A GRANNY FLAT: Council encourages landowners to build in back yards
More granny flats and bungalows could help with Colac’s housing crunch, and Colac Otway Shire Council will write to owners of vacant properties in a bid to speed up supply.
Council responds to Winchelsea petition
Surf Coast Shire Council has pointed the finger at wet weather and COVID impacts in response to a community petition complaining about the state of Winchelsea’s public spaces.
