The proposal applies to land at 142-144 and 146-158 Torquay Road, Grovedale.

The Amendment and Planning Permit are required to facilitate the development of an ALDI supermarket on part of the subject site at 142-144 and 146-158 Torquay Road, Grovedale as there is no appropriately zoned land for this development in the vicinity.

As the development of an ALDI supermarket at this location will in effect create a new neighbourhood activity centre, the application also proposes to include the existing Grove Plaza shops (and KFC) on the southern side of Grove Road in the rezoning to Business 1, given that they would naturally form part of any new activity centre.

This will provide for a wider range of allowable retail uses in the centre and would maximise the opportunity for synergies between the operation of the small existing retail centre and the operation of the proposed ALDI immediately to the north.

The Planning Permit (No. 1511/2008) seeks approval for a shop (ALDI supermarket) with associated car parking, signage and landscaping at 142-144 Torquay Road, Grovedale.

Application Submission

• Proposed Aldi Grovedale Drawings and Plan - Part 1 (PDF-3593KB)
• Proposed Aldi Grovedale Drawings and Plan - Part 2 (PDF-2706KB)
• Proposed Aldi Grovedale - Economic Impact Asssessment (PDF-3251KB)

Resolution to Exhibit

• Council Agenda - Resolution to Exhibit 28-04-09 (PDF-408KB)
• Summary of Resolutions - Council Meeting 28-04-09 (PDF-103KB)

Exhibition Documents

• Amendment C185 Exhibition Documents (PDF-326KB)

If you have any enquiries please about the amendment of permit please call the following:

1. Amendment enquiries please call Julian vander Noord on 5272 4192.
2. Planning Permit enquiries please call Marshall Sullivan on 5272 4431.

All documents can be viewed during Office Hours at: Greater Geelong City Council, Customer Service Centre, Ground Floor, 131 Myers Street. GEELONG

The draft "Barwon Heads Traffic and Parking Study" report has been considered by Council on 9 June 2009 and it was resolved to exhibit for 60 days.

GTA Consultants has been engaged by Greater Geelong City Council to prepare the Barwon Heads Traffic and Parking Study.

The study examines current issues with traffic, parking and road safety within the Barwon Heads Township.

Note that the study will NOT be considering issues regarding the Barwon Heads Bridge.

Comments on the draft Barwon Heads Traffic and Parking Study report are now being sought from the wider community. The report can be downloaded below:

• Barwon Heads Traffic and Parking Study (PDF-3049KB)

Please forward your comments in written format by Friday 21 August 2009 via email to barwonheads@gta.com.au or via post to:

• Barwon Heads Traffic and Parking Study Update
  C/- GTA Consultants, PO Box 684, Kew VIC 3101

The Amendment proposes to:

1. Include 545 Barrabool Road, Ceres in the Schedule to Clause 52.03 of the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
2. Amend the Schedule to Clause 81.01 of the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme to include an Incorporated Document titled (545 Barrabool Road, Ceres, Subdivision Plan, October 2008).

The Incorporated Document exempts the land from the minimum subdivision area as specified within the Schedule to the Farming Zone (Clause 35.07) and introduces a minimum subdivision area of not less than approximately 9,500 square metres. This will enable the land to be subdivided.

Planning Permit Application No. 1279/2008 seeks approval for a six lot subdivision. Five lots are to be created within the Township Zone, with a larger balance allotment to be retained within the Farming Zone.

• C173 - Application Submission (PDF-3626KB)
• C173 - Resolution to Exhibit (PDF-846KB)
• C173 - Exhibition Documents (PDF-377KB)

Any person who may be affected by the amendment or by the granting of the permit may make a submission to
the planning authority.

The closing date for submissions is Monday 27 July 2009.

A submission must be in writing and sent to The Coordinator, Strategic Implementation Unit, City of Greater Geelong, either by mail to PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 or by e-mail to strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
 

A door knock survey will be conducted from 6 to 22 June of 500 households in Corio, Norlane, East Geelong, Manifold Heights, Grovedale, Highton and Herne Hill.

The survey will ask residents about their priorities for infrastructure in their street and includes questions about road surfacing, kerbs, street lighting, footpaths etc.

Enquiries phone Sean DSouza on 5272 4585 or email sdsouza@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

The City of Greater Geelong is undertaking a horse trail study on the Bellarine Peninsula. The study seeks to assess the demand for a network of horse trails on the Bellarine Peninsula and if demonstrated, guide the development and extent of horse trails.

The research stage of the project involves a literature review and initial phone interviews with key stakeholders (land managers, VicRoads, horse riding groups, horse riders, environment groups, and relevant Council staff).

A further aspect of this research is a questionnaire which seeks information on the number of horses and horse riders on the Bellarine Peninsula, details of where horse riding occurs and use of the Bellarine Rail Trail.

All horse riders are invited to complete the online questionnaire . The survey period closes 26 June 2009.

For further information please contact Council's Recreation and Open Space Department on 03 5272 4380.
 

The City of Greater Geelong has prepared a draft Public Library Buildings Development Strategy. The Strategy includes key principles, guidelines and a review schedule to inform future planning, design and development of library facilities.

The draft document is now available for public comment over a four week period. The draft Geelong Public Libraries Development Strategy is now available for viewing and written submissions can be received until 19 June 2009.

The draft copy of the Public Library Buildings Development Strategy can be viewed at all Council Customer Services Centres and Libraries or downloaded below:

• Public Library Buildings Development Strategies - Draft (PDF-3845KB)

Submissions close on Friday 19 June 2009 and should be addressed to Manager Arts and Culture, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104 Geelong VIC 3220 or via email to artsculture@geelongcity.vic.gov.au. If you require any further information please contact the Arts and Culture Department on 5272 4878.
 

• Planning Scheme Amendments - Current and Completed

Further planning scheme amendment information can be found on our website under Strategic Planning , or by phoning the Strategic Planning Department on (03) 5227 0859 or (03) 5227 0820.