Hepburn Shire Council, 18 April 2023
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Council approves 31 townhouses at 17 Smith Street, Daylesford
The permit for PLN22/0263 was issued subject to conditions, including amended plans reducing Type 6 townhouse height to 9m and adding accessibility options for Townhouses 27–31. The motion was carried 6 votes to 1 (Cr Juliet Simpson against).
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Council issues planning permit for Middleton Field ecovillage at 17 Smith Street
The staged subdivision and development for 31 dwellings at 17 Smith Street, Daylesford was approved with binding conditions on stormwater detention, drainage easements, landscaping, and bushfire-related requirements, including hydrants within 120m of lots.
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Council notes April 2023 mayor and councillor reports
Councillors received and noted the Mayor’s and Councillors’ reports, including updates on community events, advocacy to state government, flood-damaged road repair lobbying, and progress on completed capital works.
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Council notes April 2023 CEO report
The April 2023 CEO report was received and noted, including a $700,000 road reconstruction in Ullina (1.6km of Ullina Kooroocheang Road) and updates on submissions including VNI West.
Other notable items
- Public participation included addresses on cultural heritage and protection of trees across Hepburn Shire.
- Mayor reported ongoing advocacy to state government on ambulance coverage, housing, flood repairs and VNI West.
- Councillors reported on community events including Clunes Booktown, Cresfest and Light Up Creswick.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Meeting live-streamed on Council’s Facebook page and recorded for Council’s website.
- Acting Manager Information and Communication Technology listed among officers present.
- Meeting conducted virtually due to COVID-19 directives; adjournment if technology problems occur.