Planning and Consultation Committee - 14 Apr 2026

Key decisions

• Permit supported for 13-lot subdivision at 17-29 Butlers Road, Plenty
  The committee, under delegation from Council, carried a motion unanimously to issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit for a 13-lot subdivision, associated works and removal of native vegetation at 17-29 Butlers Road, Plenty.
  This is the main substantive outcome of the meeting and may affect local development, traffic, drainage, vegetation and neighbourhood character in Plenty.

Important topics

• Drainage and stormwater infrastructure conditions
  The permit requires endorsed construction and drainage plans, council-supervised works, external stormwater discharge works, CCTV reporting on underground drainage, and completion of drainage works before Statement of Compliance.
  Nearby residents may see drainage construction activity and can expect controls intended to manage runoff and infrastructure impacts.
• Vegetation retention and landscaping requirements
  The permit includes conditions to minimise damage to retained vegetation, establish tree protection zones, restrict works within those zones, require endorsed landscaping plans, and require landscaping to be maintained in perpetuity.
  This affects how much vegetation is retained on site and how the future subdivision will be landscaped.
• Road, access and subdivision servicing works
  Conditions require full road construction, vehicle crossings for each lot, footpaths on one side of the road, street lighting, service conduits, street signs and approved access arrangements.
  Residents may be affected by future construction works and changes to local access and streetscape infrastructure.
• Developer contributions and legal obligations
  The owner must pay a 5% cash-in-lieu open space contribution and register a Section 173 Agreement on title, with all associated costs borne by the owner.
  This secures planning obligations tied to the subdivision and contributes to public open space funding.

Resident impacts

• A 13-lot residential subdivision is set to proceed at 17-29 Butlers Road, Plenty, subject to permit conditions.
• Native vegetation removal is permitted but tightly conditioned, with neighbour notification strongly recommended by council officers.
• Subdivision works will require drainage, road, crossover, footpath and lighting infrastructure before compliance is issued.
• The development must include landscaping, retained tree protection measures and ongoing maintenance obligations.
• The owner must pay a 5% open space cash contribution and complete works at no cost to Council for specified stormwater infrastructure.

Places affected

• 17-29 Butlers Road, Plenty (development site)
  Site approved for a 13-lot subdivision, works and native vegetation removal.
• Plenty (locality)
  Suburb directly affected by the planning decision.
• Butlers Road (road)
  Road frontage and access point for the approved subdivision.

Next steps

• Issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit for the Plenty subdivision
  Following the committee resolution
• Applicant to submit amended and construction plans for approval, including drainage, roadworks and landscaping details
  Before subdivision certification, works commencement and any native vegetation removal
• Applicant to complete required infrastructure, drainage, access, landscaping and legal agreement obligations
  Before Statement of Compliance and in accordance with permit conditions

Extracted minutes text

Planning and Consultation Committee Meeting held at the Council Chamber, 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough on Tuesday 14 April 2026 commencing at 7:00 PM. Minutes Carl Cowie Chief Executive Officer Friday 17 April 2026 Distribution: Public Civic Drive, Greensborough PO Box 476, Greensborough 3088 Telephone 9433 3111 Facsimile 9433 3777 Website www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au Email nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au Planning and Consultation Committee Meeting Minutes 14 April 2026 Nillumbik Shire Council Contents 1. Welcome by the Chair 1 2. Acknowledgement of Country 1 3 Apologies/Leave of Absence 1 4 Declarations of conflict of interest 1 5. Confirmation of Minutes 3 COM.001/26 Confirmation of Minutes Pl...