In light of recent State Government interventions in planning, the Housing Strategy (which was ready for final adoption) has been put on-hold to enable Council to examine the impact of these reforms on local communities and neighbourhoods.
We are preparing a new housing strategy. The aim of the strategy is to provide a framework to manage the future of housing in Stonnington.
- How much new housing we need
- What types of housing we need
- Where we should put new housing
- Other issues, such as what infrastructure is needed to support growth.
The strategy will influence housing for current and future residents, in a way that will enhance the City's character and liveability.
Strategy development timeline
The strategy will happen over stages, including two rounds of community consultation.
| Date |
Activity |
Status |
| 2018 |
Council looks at issues and opportunities. It examines:
- Population forecasts
- Development trends
- Local and state government policy, and
- Feedback from council officers, Councillors and state government service providers.
|
Complete |
| Early to mid 2019 |
Stage 1 community engagement helps draft the strategy.
Activities include:
- 'Shaping our Neighbourhoods' meeting
- Community panel
- Focus group discussions
- Online survey
- Pop-up information stalls, and
- Library drop-in sessions.
Over 600 people participated, and 1400 people visited the project website.
What we heard has shaped the draft strategy development.
|
Complete |
Late 2019
|
Development of draft housing strategy affected by state government policy change. |
Complete |
| 2020/2021 |
Council reviews its neighbourhood character precincts.
Findings shaped the draft housing strategy.
|
Complete |
| 2022/2023 |
Review and update draft strategy.
Draft housing strategy complete.
|
Complete |
| Early 2024 |
Stage 2 community engagement on draft housing strategy. |
Complete |
| 2024/2025 |
Strategy updated based on community engagement findings.
Final housing strategy adopted.
|
Ongoing
|
For more information, see the draft Housing Strategy or call the City Futures team on 03 8290 1395.