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Major changes are being proposed for neighbourhoods surrounding Ashburton, Riversdale and Willison train stations as part of the Victorian Government’s Activity Centres Program. For example, building heights of up to 6 storeys might be on the horizon for these neighbourhoods.
If you live in or around these areas, you may be part of a new planning zone being proposed by the government. Now is the time to for you to:
Give your feedback to the Victorian Government on their Activity Centre plans for Ashburton, Riversdale and Willison train stations by 30 November 2025 by completing their online survey.
Delivered online via MS Teams
On Tuesday 18 November, we hosted the first of 2 'Q&A' webinars about planning and the government's Activity Centre consultation on Riversdale, Willison and Ashburton Activity Centres. If you missed this webinar, a recording is available for you below to view on YouTube.
The Victorian Government’s Activity Centres program aims to increase housing density, which may lead to higher-scale developments, changes to building standards and fewer opportunities for residents to influence future planning decisions.
The overall goal of the Victorian Government is to create more places for more people to live in Boroondara, which is something that Council agrees with in principle.
However, these changes could significantly impact the character, liveability and future growth around Ashburton, Riversdale and Wilison train stations.
So far, the Victorian Government’s plans for Activity Centres in other areas of Boroondara have lacked detail and this represents a concern for community members and Council too.
Council has been actively advocating the Victorian Government for a more consultative, collaborative approach to planning that includes the input and expertise of local planners. Read the background on our Victorian Government changes to planning page.
Read more about our advocacy efforts and our recent submission to the government about Activity Centre plans for Hawthorn, Glenferrie, Auburn and Kew.
