Greater Shepparton City Council

## Greater Shepparton City Council Planning Department Analysis Greater Shepparton is **strongly developer-friendly** with clear strategic direction toward housing growth, making it one of the more supportive regional councils for development applications. With ambitious targets of 15,250 new dwellings by 2051 and the major Shepparton South East PSP delivering 2,980 homes, this council actively encourages subdivision and medium-density development. **Processing times are generally reasonable** for a regional council, though pre-application meetings are highly recommended given their proactive approach to guiding development toward preferred growth areas. The department tends to be **well-resourced relative to other regional councils**, benefiting from state government support as one of 21 priority housing projects. **Common delays typically involve** referral authorities for developments near floodplains and agricultural interfaces, plus vegetation assessments in established areas. However, the council's **clear policy framework** around growth areas versus minimal change zones helps streamline decision-making. The planning department demonstrates a **pragmatic, growth-oriented character** with flexible interpretation of controls within designated growth areas. **Strategic priorities strongly favor** residential subdivision and townhouse developments in Shepparton, Shepparton South East, Mooroopna, and Kialla, while maintaining firm boundaries around agricultural land protection. Applicants should expect **collaborative engagement** when proposing developments that align with council's housing growth objectives.