Recently I took up the offer to ask Mr Madden the following question on line.
His response is below my original question, and at least he did not say NO but gave a suggestion on the way forward, if the community wants to go in that direction.
Email question from Mario
Mr Madden, now that Melbourne is growing at a faster rate than expected I believe it is about time that the UGB around some towns in the Yarra Ranges should be expanded. In particular, I would like to see Coldstream expanded as there are NO sites left to build. I am told that the Yarra Ranges is only 3% residential and doubling this to about 5% would make little change to the area. Can you consider this in the future?
Minister's answer
Thanks for your question. It is up to the local council to make a case for the need to change an urban growth boundary for small settlements around Melbourne. The policy in Melbourne 2030 is clear - any proposals to change these boundaries need to demonstrate that there is no adverse impact on the role and features of the green wedges, and that urban intensification of the existing settlement has been considered.
Comment:
Well there is some food for thought!
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