CASEY’S housing areas may be considerably expanded by a fhreview of land inside an enlarged Urban Growth Boundary, Planning Minister Matthew Guy has announced.
He said it was essential to counter critical land shortages with a new look at areas excluded in the 2009 boundary changes.
“I have established a clear and fair process involving the Growth Areas Authority and an independent advisory committee to consider the logical inclusion of properties within Melbourne’s UGB,” Mr Guy said.
The review will look land adjoining approved housing areas and those affected will be able to make submissions.
“Strict criteria will apply and projects must meet particular standards. The Government will appoint a probity auditor to oversee this process.
“It is only fair that proponents, councils and neighbouring property owners all have an opportunity to comment and appear fhbefore the advisory committee.”
Though welcomed by builders, the change was criticised by the Opposition.
Upper House Labor MP for Eastern Victoria Johan Scheffer said many land owners would be disappointed the review would hear only the opinions of people who made submissions in 2009.
“Mr Guy’s review will just be a repeat of 2009 - the same reviewers reviewing the same submissions they got two years ago.
“Thousands of people have moved into Cardinia and Casey over the past two years and many new businesses have started up. They should be able to put their views to the Government.”
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