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Planning update

Consideration of hotel planning permit deferred Ballarat City Council has deferred a decision on a planning permit application for the proposed development of a six-storey residential hotel at 107 Doveton Street South. The decision followed advice that the applicant, Beveridge Williams and Co, Pty Ltd had submitted amended plans. Council at its Planning Delegated Committee meeting voted to defer consideration of the planning p...

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Planning for community infill

At a Planning Delegated Committee meeting on Wednesday 13 April 2022, Ballarat City Council requested an additional briefing to occur before making a decision on the planning permit application for a proposed infill development at 17 Park Street, Wendouree. The application (PLP/2021/566) has been placed on hold pending the additional briefing. It proposed the construction of five townhouses and a reduction in car par...

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Ballarat’s growth plan

The City of Ballarat’s draft Growth Areas Framework Plan is now available for community consultation following Council’s May Planning Delegated Committee Meeting.

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Volunteers sought for Planned Documentary

Respected Ballarat filmmakers Wind and Sky Productions will film behind the scenes of this year’s January 26 Survival Day Dawn Ceremony for a potential documentary to be used as an education resource. Due to COVID restrictions, the Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) will livestream the 2021 service from 5.30am at View Point, and is encouraging Ballarat residents to become involved at home to help capture the moment on film. The...

Gender Equality Action Plan

The following statement is in response to enquiries from The Courier regarding the City of Ballarat's Gender Equality Action Plan.

Planning application on Holmes Street

The following statement is in response to enquiries from The Courier regarding a planning application on Holmes Street.

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Planning for the growing Ballarat community

Ballarat City Council endorsed the draft Housing Strategy for 2023–2041 for community consultation at last night’s August meeting. By 2041, the Ballarat municipality is expected to grow by up to 55,000 people and will need over 29,000 more dwellings. The Housing Strategy 2023-2041 will provide the City of Ballarat with a framework for managing this population and housing growth.The draft Housing Strategy, draft Neighbourhood Character Study...

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Planning for visitor arrivals in Ballarat

Councillors adopted the inaugural Ballarat Visitor Arrival Master Plan for central Ballarat at the ordinary December Council meeting, on Wednesday evening. The plan outlines how the City of Ballarat can enhance the visitor experience as well as delivering projects and experiences in the CBD that will activate the Lydiard Street precinct. The plan focuses on the length of Lydiard Street from Ballarat railway station to Federation Unive...

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Planning Delegated Committee Meeting

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Active Ballarat Action Plan adopted

Active Ballarat Action Plan adopted