In Boroondara, we cherish our local heritage and appreciate efforts to preserve the unique character of our neighbourhoods. We value careful regulation of new development and diversity in housing size and affordability. These aspects contribute to Boroondara's charm, making it a wonderful place to live, work and play. Our strategic objective is to protect our heritage and respect Boroondara's character while encouraging well-designed, appropriate development.
Major achievement
Through major initiative 4.3, we developed and advocated for planning controls that'll deliver the vision and outcomes from the adopted Camberwell Structure and Place Plan. We sought government funding and support for the delivery of the key projects, including public space upgrades to support the future growth of the precinct.
Camberwell Structure and Place Plan
Planning controls for the Camberwell Junction Activity Centre were introduced by the Victorian Government as part of its Activity Centre Pilot Program in April 2025. The controls for the commercial area were based on Council’s adopted Structure and Place Plan setting an exciting vision for the future development of the centre.
Highlights for the year
- Planning permit applications are being processed more efficiently than before with 68% of applications determined within the statutory timeframe – a 1.18% improvement on the last financial year.
- We developed a new draft Heritage Strategy and Action Plan that broadens our approach, recognising the diverse types of heritage and the need to promote and celebrate Boroondara’s rich culture.