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25 May 2026

Glen Eira: New planning controls approved for Carnegie centres

The Victorian Government has approved new Activity Centre Plans and planning controls for Carnegie, Murrumbeena and Hughesdale as part of the Stage 1 Train an...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Glen Eira Council Reviews Heritage Planning Framework

Glen Eira City Council reviewed its heritage planning framework at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 19 May 2026. Councillors examined the municipality's curr...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Parwan Employment Precinct Shapes Western Melbourne Growth

Melbourne's western employment corridor continues its transformation as the Victorian Planning Authority advances planning for the Parwan Employment precinct, p...

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Planning PolicyEditorial
25 May 2026

PIA Awards 2026 Signal Shift Toward Community-Focused Development

The Planning Institute of Australia's 2026 National Awards for Planning Excellence reveal a fundamental shift in how the industry defines successful development...

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Planning PolicyEditorial
25 May 2026

Yarra Council unveils Victoria Street revitalisation plan

City of Yarra has announced a comprehensive revitalisation plan for Victoria Street, targeting infrastructure improvements and enhanced development opportunit...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Boroondara seeks input on Balwyn North Village improvements

The City of Boroondara has launched community consultation on proposed improvements to Balwyn North Village, seeking feedback on changes that could affect the...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Merri-bek Council Purchases Oak Park Property for Creek Protection

Merri-bek City Council has purchased a property on John Street, Oak Park, that borders Moonee Ponds Creek to protect the environmental corridor. The council...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Glen Eira Council Reviews Parking Strategy for Activity Centres

Glen Eira City Council has completed community consultation on parking management across the municipality's activity centres, responding to increased demand f...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Glen Eira Council launches parking review for Carnegie, Elsternwick

Glen Eira City Council has launched a parking review targeting Carnegie, Elsternwick and Bentleigh as development growth increases pressure on available car s...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Glen Eira Activity Centre Planning Factsheets Released

The Victorian Government has released planning factsheets detailing proposed development plans for train and tram zone activity centres across Melbourne, incl...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
25 May 2026

Glen Eira submits response to Activity Centres Program Stage 2

Glen Eira City Council has submitted its response to the Victorian Government's Activity Centres Program Stage 2, which proposes planning control changes acro...

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Planning PolicyCouncil Update
21 May 2026

New towns are back – but this time they must be more walkable

Richard Whitcombe / shutterstock The UK’s next generation of new towns form a central part of the government’s growth strategy, while also promising to address ...

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